Florida's governor encourages volunteering as Hurricane Irma approaches

Volunteer recruitment is one of Florida's biggest needs right now, according to Governor Rick Scott.


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  • | 1:55 p.m. September 7, 2017
Rick Scott visits Flagler Beach to speak out against efforts to get rid of Visit Florida and Enterprise Florida programs. File photo
Rick Scott visits Flagler Beach to speak out against efforts to get rid of Visit Florida and Enterprise Florida programs. File photo
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In anticipation of increasing staffing needs at hurricane shelters across the state, Governor Rick Scott issued a call to state employees across Florida encouraging them to volunteer to support the state’s emergency shelter mobilization efforts, according to an email from Scott.

In his email, Scott also urged Floridians to consider becoming certified American Red Cross Disaster Services volunteers.

Volunteer recruitment is one of the biggest needs in the state right now, Scott wrote.

Floridians may register for an American Red Cross certification here.

A screenshot of Scott's email can be found below:

Florida Governor Rick Scott's email regarding volunteering ahead of Hurricane Irma
Florida Governor Rick Scott's email regarding volunteering ahead of Hurricane Irma

 

 

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