nathan wittkamp/director blue ridge region american red cross: "and we're going to be here as long as it takes. i mean this is where we live so, we're not going anywhere."which is lucky for george and others who will be without power for some if you would financial red cross, you can head to our website at and it's not just the red cross stepping up to help. the local football team was also out today cleaning up.the appomattox county high school football team-- was out helping the community rebound. today the entire team rolled up their sleeves to help clear debris. "down the road in life they are going to run into some problems and they need to know about other people." coming up at 10:30- we went along with the team - and they explain why pitching in - is so important. coming up-godzilla el nino. we've had snow- ice- and tornados this season- but what does it all mean for spring?we take a closer look- next. plus-what goes in to making sure a horse is ready for a show?coming up in tonight's ag life report- we get a preview of a festival this weekend- .overnight...mostly cloudy. flurr

churches with a lot of the roof ripped off. " nathan wittkamp is the executive director of the american red cross. he says they have about a half dozen volunteers at the appomattox and another 30 on standby to help feed and comfort victims. wittkamp says they'll provide the basics such as pillows and blankets, but said people seeking help should try and come with important documents. "forms of identification, prescription medicines, their wallets, their purses, their cellphones. just those emergency items they might need to identify themselves to stay comfortable ad to buy anything they need." he said they've already visited a few homes provided financial assistance to some families that don't have a place to stay overnight. not many people have come by the shelter yet, but wittkamp says they'll be here to help when they do. "we love to help people we don't like to see disasters happen, but we like to be able to help when there is a situation like this." earlier tonight, some kids were being held at the appomattox primary school the roads were clear for busses to take them home. county,