As Harvey continues to hammer Texas, volunteers from Central Florida are assisting in the recovery.
- Central Florida volunteers head to Texas for recovery efforts
- John Lanzetti one of the Red Cross volunteers
- Lanzetti plans to volunteer for a minimum of 2 weeks
Red Cross volunteer, John Lanzetti, drove one of three Central Florida Red Cross trucks to help the folks out West.
Early Sunday morning, Lanzetti left for Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
He plans to split up the trip in two days.
"Everything is locked and loaded and ready to go," said John Lanzetti, Red Cross Volunteer.
Lanzetti will be volunteering for a minimum of two weeks.
"Someone will have a game plan when we are out there for us to do something, whether it's to distribute food, run supplies, support shelter, the mission is unknown at this time," said Lanzetti.
Even though the mission is unknown, his end goal is in sight. He wants to help people in need.
"You know people don't realize the impact that a disaster has, anything from a major hurricane like we are going to go face, to an everyday house fire, it is devastating to most families," said Lanzetti.
Lanzetti also said now is the time to donate.
The Red Cross is still looking for more donations. People can drop items off at donation drop boxes. Clothing, shoes and small household items are always needed.
Lanzetti hopes the donations continue even after the recovery efforts for Hurricane Harvey have concluded.
He is one of a dozen people from Central Florida who will be assisting in the aftermath of Harvey.
To make a donation to help Harvey victims, contact the American Red Cross at 1-800-RED CROSS or visit redcross.org/hp/harvey3.