Red Cross Flag Raising Ceremony At The GOB

As is the case each year, March is “American Red Cross Recognition Month.” Wicomico County Executive Richard M. Pollitt, Jr., and Salisbury Mayor James Ireton will kick off this year’s observance by raising the American Red Cross flag on the Government Office Building Plaza at 12:15 P.M. on Friday, February 25^th. The public is encouraged to attend.

John Culp, Director of the Lower Shore Red Cross, will present the flag to Executive Pollitt and Mayor Ireton prior for the official raising. The organization serves Wicomico, Worcester, Somerset, Accomack and Northampton Counties. Mr. Culp pointed out that Wicomico County accounts for 35% of the Red Cross’ emergency calls annually. Culp said that the Red Cross provides emergency assistance to individuals and to the military. “We also do a lot of training in emergency skills such as CPR, First Aid and swimming instruction. Last year we provided training to 5,000 people,” he continued.

Executive Pollitt said, “The American Red Cross Lower Shore Chapter is vitally important to everyone in Wicomico County. They keep us safe when they teach us how to swim or react to emergency situations. They help us when an emergency disrupts our lives. I look on them as a wing of the county’s Emergency Services Department. One truly impressive part of the Red Cross operation here is that it is largely a volunteer organization with over 200 persons offering their services. We are proud to fly the Red Cross flag during the month of March.”

Mayor Ireton commented, “In a crisis, this community has so many angels that we count on. The American Red Cross Lower Shore Chapter represents the best of those angels. With over 200 people offering their time and service, largely volunteers, it is an honor to join with County Executive Pollitt in raising the American Red Cross flag at the Government Office Building.”