American Red Cross Disaster Response Update - June 17, 2008

People needing Red Cross disaster assistance should call 1-866-GET-INFO to receive Red Cross shelter and service center locations, and other vital information.

AMERICAN RED CROSS SERVICE DELIVERY SITES:

Red Cross caseworkers continue to work with families to verify their specific disaster-caused needs and provide emergency assistance.

The following locations will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily.

• Bartholomew County: Northside Middle School, 1400 27th St., Columbus, IN
• Johnson County: Johnson Center for Fine Arts, Franklin College, 101 Branigan Blvd. Franklin, IN
• Knox County: Robert E. Green Activity Center, Vincennes University, 1st & Harrison St. Vincennes, IN (NEW SITE)
• Morgan County: Poston Road Elementary, 139 E. Poston Rd., Martinsville, IN
• Owen County: Spencer Elementary, 151 E Hillside Ave, Spencer, IN
• Vigo County: Booker T. Washington Community Center, 1101 S. 13th St., Terre Haute, IN
  (NOTE: The West Vigo Community Center service delivery center has consolidated with this facility.)

The following location will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18, 2008.

• Jackson County – Medora Conservation Club, 7709 W. 650 S., Medora, IN
• People seeking Red Cross assistance need to bring a valid photo ID and proof of residence with them.

AMERICAN RED CROSS SHELTERS OPEN:

Red Cross volunteers continue to care for flood-affected residents at the following facilities:

• Bartholomew County: Northside Middle School, 1400 27th St., Columbus, IN
• Morgan County: Martinsville High School, 1360 E. Gray St., Martinsville, IN
• Vigo County: Terre Haute North High School, 3434 Maple Ave, Terre Haute, IN

The American Red Cross also has Emergency Response Vehicles (ERVS) providing mobile feeding in the affected counties. Red Cross outreach teams are also going door to door to talk to residents to identify unmet emergency needs.

INDIANA TORNADOES AND FLOODS FACTS AT A GLANCE, as of June 16, 2008

Families Seeking Red Cross Assistance: 2,505
Shelters Open: 18 (Three are currently open)
Service Delivery Sites: 8 (Seven are currently open)
Meals and Snacks: 92,571
Fixed Feeding Sites: 16 (Seven are currently open)
Kitchens: 3
Clean-up Kits Distributed (mop, bucket, bleach, etc.): 3,402
Comfort Kits Distributed: (personal care items) 2,466
Bulk Distribution Sites: 14 (Seven are currently open)
Bulk Items Distributed: 69,185
Mental Health Contacts: 3,478
Health Services Contacts: 2,694
Emergency Response Vehicles: 27
Total Red Cross Workers on the job in Indiana: 702

All American Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by voluntary donations of time and money from the American people. You can help the victims of thousands of disasters across the country each year, disasters like the Indiana Tornadoes and Floods, by making a financial gift to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund, which enables the Red Cross to provide shelter, food, counseling and other assistance to victims of disaster. The American Red Cross honors donor intent. If you wish to designate your donation to a specific disaster, please do so at the time of your donation. Contributions to the Disaster Relief Fund may be sent to the American Red Cross of Greater Indianapolis at 441 E. 10th St., Indianapolis, IN 46202-3388 or to your local Red Cross chapter. Contributions can also be made by calling (317) 684-1441 or by visiting www.redcross-indy.org/donate.