The American Red Cross of Northwest Missouri is helping to provide aid to thousands impacted by flooding in Louisiana.

The Red Cross is currently assisting around 4,700 people in Louisiana after flooding left 15 rivers in record flood stage. Two volunteers from northwest Missouri have already been deployed to help with more ready to lend a hand.

“This is by far our largest relief effort since Hurricane Sandy,” said Angie Springs, Northwest Missouri Ex. Dir. “Our work is just beginning. Entire families have lost their homes along with everything they own. We will be on the ground for weeks helping people in Louisiana pick up the pieces.”

Donations to help those impacted by Louisiana Floods are being accepted at the Northwest Missouri Chapter, located at 401 N. 12th St. in St. Joseph. Donations can also be made at redcross.org, by calling 1(800)RED-CROSS or texting the word LAFLOODS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.