Red Cross Emergency Shelter Update – 05/05/11

(Evansville) – Many areas affected by rising water are seeing roads open up as some of the water recedes, however per the latest hydrological report many rivers & creek beds will not start to show a significant drop for several more days. As a result, the American Red Cross has been able to close some shelters, while others remain open. All shelters in the community remain on alert if not open, as water levels fluctuate often and we have to be ready to open and offer the community a dry, safe place for overnight accommodations and meals if needed.

SHELTERS OPEN NOW

1Evansville, INVanderburgh CountyAmerican Red Cross29 S. Stockwell Road
2Point Township, INPosey CountyPoint Twp. Church of NazzareneBonebank Road
3Princeton, INGibson CountyAmerican Red Cross312 W. State Street
4Owensboro, KYDaviess CountyFirst Baptist Church230 JR Miller Boulevard
5Henderson, KYHenderson CountyCommunity Baptist Church1026 Pebble Creek Drive
6Morganfield, KYUnion CountyMorganfield Senior Citizens Center225 North Richards Lane
7Livermore, KYMcLean CountyLivermore Missionary Baptist Church104 7th Street
8Mt. Carmel, ILWabash CountyFirst Christian Church803 Market Street

SHELTERS CLOSED (BUT ON-ALERT TO OPEN IF NEEDED)

1Jasper, INDubois County
2Crossville, ILWhite County
3Carmi, ILWhite County
4Mt. Vernon, INPosey County

FLOOD CLEAN-UP KITS AVAILABLE

To help the community facing fluctuating water levels, the American Red Cross has Flood Clean-up Kits available for pick-up at our Stockwell Road facility. On Monday, teams of volunteers will begin to mobilize into communities aiming to deliver clean-up kits, food, water and assistance information as needed in areas that otherwise have been cut off due to rising river and creek levels. Anyone with questions about clean-up kits or other assistance available is urged to call your local Red Cross Chapter or our Regional Office at (812) 471-7200.

HOW CAN THE COMMUNITY HELP

Financial Contributions Needed

The American Red Cross stands ready to help our community through flooding response and couldn’t do our work in the community without your support. You can help us be there now and in the future by making a financial contribution in person, through the mail, by phone or online to support the American Red Cross. Find donation information online at www.tristateredcross.org.

NEED MORE INFORMATION?

For more information on flood preparedness, where shelters are setup, what help is available in the community or more contact your local Red Cross chapter or visit www.tristateredcross.org. A Disaster information center has been setup on www.tristateredcross.org which will be updated frequently with information that is vital to the safety of our community. The Red Cross will also be using social media websites and media updates to alert the community to the on-going work of the Red Cross and how you can help.

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