Reporter-News Archives Thursday, May 29, 1997 Abilene relief workers head to Jarrell By ANISSA CAMP / Abilene Reporter-News Abilene relief workers are in Jarrell to provide assistance to tornado victims. Russ Brown and Ronnie Skaggs from the Abilene chapter of the American Red Cross left Wednesday morning in an Emergency Response Vehicle for the devastated Central Texas community. The ERV is designed to transport food to victims at their homes or at shelters providing two meals a day. Brown, chapter executive director, will be there for at least two weeks. Skaggs, a Red Cross volunteer, will remain for three weeks or until he is no longer needed, according to Joan Kinter, disaster director. Other Abilene volunteers have been put on alert by the national Red Cross office in Houston in case they are needed. The Salvation Army is standing by, also. Donations by check can be sent to either the American Red Cross - Big Country Regional Chapter, 1610 N. 2nd, Abilene 79601, or The Salvation Army, P.O. Box 6929, Abilene 79608. Checks to the Red Cross may be designated either Jarrell or Cedar Park Disaster Fund. Checks to the Salvation Army should specify Tornado Disaster. "The reason we need money and not food or clothes is that we don't have the resources to transport food and clothing," Kinter said. According to the Red Cross, a secure credit card donation can also be made through the Red Cross web site at http://www.redcross.org. Send a Letter to the Editor about This Story | Start or Join A Discussion about This Story Send the URL (Address) of This Story to A Friend: Enter their email address below: texnews.com Reporter OnLine Local Sports Texas Sports Copyright ©1997, Abilene Reporter-News / Texnews / E.W. Scripps Publications