Winter Storms and Tornadoes: Shelter Update

Numbers are changing throughout the day as communications are restored and better numbers are called in. As ice melts people are able to leave their homes and go to a warming center or a place for a hot meal.

Please Note: This information does not include the shelter that was opened last night in Buffalo, New York.

Total American Red Cross Managed and Partner shelters: 6
Total population of American Red Cross Managed and Partner shelters: 73

Please see the breakdown below.

Kentucky 01/09 Ice Storms

Total number of ARC Managed and Partner Shelters: 5
Total Occupants at Midnight: 63

Oklahoma 2/09 Tornadoes

Total number of ARC Managed and Partner Shelters: 1
Total Occupants at Midnight: 10

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