Direct Relief provides emergency preparedness tips
Published: Aug. 15, 2022 at 9:38 AM CDT
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - With devastating wildfires forcing tens of thousands to evacuate, deadly flooding, and extreme heat maxing out power grids, it is important to have an emergency evacuation plan in place.
Thomas Tighe, President & CEO of Direct Relief, joined Action News 5′s Andrew Douglas to share how the non-profit humanitarian organization is scaling up operations while urging people to prepare for these extreme situations.
Watch the full interview in the video player above.
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