gwen oak. and that's the latest to the bridge. this traffic report is brought to you by subway. try the steak melt for a limited time. back to you. >> kristy, thank you. >>> when disaster strikes, the red cross is always ready to jump into action but the organization is needing volunteers. monique griego has more on what it needs to be part of their team. >> reporter: when a storm destroys a neighborhood, along with police and neighborhoods, the red cross is there. >> any event where people need assistance, we respond toyota. >> reporter: richard has been volunteering for almost 7 years with red cross and during that time, helped countless people affected by floods, fires and other disasters. >> in some sense, we're all adrenaline junkies and i think that's part of the allure, at least for me. >> reporter: you never know when disaster is going to strike and these unpredictable events can put a strain on volunteers so more is always needed with the emergency food, service, clothing and counseling. >> you have to be earnest to help. you'll be trained in whatever skills you need. >