Press Release: Red Cross Flood Shelter Locations Updates

September 30, 2010

Red Cross Flood Shelter Locations Updates

WILMINGTON NC, September 30, 2010 – As damage from heavy rain remains a threat to areas of the Cape Fear region, the American Red Cross will continue to shelter residents displaced from their homes due to flooding. Three school shelters were opened yesterday evening and are now closed: North Brunswick High School and West Brunswick High School shelters closed at 11am on 9/30 and Eaton Elementary School in New Hanover County closed at 8am on 9/30.

The Red Cross will be opening the following shelters:

Brunswick County
First Baptist Church – 517 Village Rd., Leland NC 28451 – Opens at 2:00PM on 9/30

New Hanover County
First Baptist Activity Center – 1939 Independence Blvd., Wilmington NC 28403 – Opens at 2:00PM on 9/30

Pender County
Burgaw Middle School – 500 S Wright St., Burgaw NC 28425 – Opens at 12:00PM on 9/30

Personal items to bring with you to the shelter should include any medicines needed by members of the family, feeding formulas and diapers for infants, a pillow and blanket for each member of the family, a change of clothing, and books and simple toys for your children.
Public health requirements do not permit us to accept pets in these shelters. Please contact your local animal control department for more information about shelter options for your pet.

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Disaster Alert: Transportation Incident in Maryland

September 30, 2010

Disaster Alert

Maryland – A private charter bus crashed in Montgomery County yesterday, killing the bus driver, and injuring a number of passengers and one person in another vehicle.

The ARC of the National Capital Area chapter placed Disaster Mental Health and Disaster Health Services staff on standby. The chapter offered assistance to the bus company and the Montgomery County Department of Emergency Management.

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Disaster Alert: Flooding from Florida/North Carolina to New York

September 30, 2010

Disaster Alert

Florida/North Carolina to New York – Remnants of Tropical Storm Nicole dumped several inches of rain in Florida and will continue through the day to pour more rain on much of the Eastern seaboard. Flood watches and warnings have been issued for many areas and a tornado watch is in effect for much of the DC area.

An evacuation order was issued for the Lenoir Mobile Home Estates on highways 11 and 55 in Kinston, NC yesterday.

Chapters have been in contact with their government agencies and have volunteers, material resources and Emergency Response Vehicles ready to respond.

The Cape Fear chapter opened three shelters yesterday.

The Lenoir Chapter opened one shelter yesterday.

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Story: Salvaged from the Flood Water

September 29, 2010

Red Cross workers Jason Viana and Anne Florenzano wrote the story below.

Mary Eversman and Claire Smith

One of the brightest spots in Red Cross May Eversman’s day came when Millville resident Claire Smith came in for dinner and recognized a photo that had been salvaged from the flood waters. The black and white photo of a woman in front of Niagara Falls was dated 1924 on the back and had been brought to the Red Cross site earlier in the day in hopes that it might find its way back to its rightful owner.

As Eversman passed the photo around, Smith’s eyes lit up as she recognized her great grandmother. “Oh my god!” exclaimed Smith, “That’s her, I know her! That’s my great grandmother!” The joy and relief was evident in her voice and expression as she thanked Eversman repeatedly for finding the picture. The satisfaction in Eversman’s face was just as clear. “I’m just glad it found its rightful home,” Eversman said. “It’s a great thing to see in the middle of all this.” The photo had floated some three miles from Smith’s residence and was found in an eddy near the bridge in Millville.

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Disaster Update: San Bruno Explosion

September 29, 2010

Disaster Update

On September 9, a main gas line ruptured and exploded igniting a San Bruno neighborhood, displacing hundreds of residents and causing several injuries and deaths.

The American Red Cross Bay Area Chapter has been assisting the affected residents, providing shelter, food and hydration, crisis counseling, health services and additional assistance to help with their recovery.

As of September 27, the Red Cross has met with and registered more than 383 families (more than 1,000 individuals) affected by the fire. These families are receiving assistance from the Red Cross to find alternative housing, replace lost items and create long-term recovery plans. Red Cross volunteers continue to conduct follow-up outreach to the affected families to discuss outstanding needs and initiate a long-term recovery process, ensuring that everyone has the assistance and support they require in the coming months.

Ongoing casework with the affected families is also taking place at the San Bruno Recovery Center, located at 900 Cherry Avenue, Suite 332, San Bruno. The San Bruno Recovery Center will serve as the location for long-term recovery, assistance and services for all affected residents of the San Bruno Fire. Along with the Red Cross, several nonprofit and government agencies are co-located at the San Bruno Recovery Center.

Throughout this response, the Red Cross has worked to encourage partnering, collaboration and coordination, supporting the City of San Bruno and the Coordinated Assistance Network (CAN). The Red Cross will continue to use our resources to help with the longer-term recovery concerns in San Bruno, such as housing, health issues and other disaster recovery needs.

At the site of the explosion, debris removal of the destroyed and damaged homes continues. Red Cross volunteers remain in the affected neighborhood to provide snacks, hydration and emotional support to the families who have returned home, as well as first responders, workers and investigators.

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Video: San Bruno Explosion

September 29, 2010

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Press Release: Red Cross Helping Those in Need Following Record Rainfall and Widespread Flooding in Southern Minnesota

September 28, 2010

Red Cross Helping Those in Need Following Record Rainfall and Widespread Flooding in Southern Minnesota

Minneapolis, MN, September 27, 2010 –The American Red Cross is lending a hand to those in need in southern Minnesota where record rainfall led to widespread flooding. Red Cross shelters, feeding, emotional support, and comfort kits have reached approximately 3,000 people. Nearly 200 Red Cross volunteers and staff have responded to this disaster.

The Red Cross has served 3,500 meals and snacks, and has also provided safe shelter for more than 100 people. Emergency shelters were opened in Austin, Elgin, Hollandale, Mazeppa, Millville, Owatonna, Pine Island, Rochester, Truman, Zumbrota and Zumbro Falls.

“From the beginning of this disaster we have provided shelter and hygiene kits for families that were forced to flee their homes,” says Melanie Tschida, Executive Director of the American Red Cross, Southeast Minnesota Regional Chapter.

During the coming days of recovery, the Red Cross will distribute hundreds more snacks, meals, and clean-up kits to families affected by the high waters.

Preliminary Red Cross damage assessment teams have found approximately 5,000 dwellings affected by this disaster. Of these, at least 59 are destroyed, rendering them permanently uninhabitable, and more than 200 have major damage that will require extensive repair.

“Floods are among the most frequent and costly natural disasters in terms of human hardship and economic loss,” says Tschida. “We are doing everything we can to ensure that we’re reaching those who need Red Cross services.”

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Disaster Alert: Flood in Wisconsin

September 27, 2010

Disaster Alert

Wisconsin – Several days of heavy rain caused flooding that eroded a levee, affected homes and prompted the mandatory evacuation of scores of residents in Columbia County on Sunday.

The Badger Chapter opened a shelter and is monitoring the situation. They will begin Disaster Assessment when the area becomes accessible.

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Shelter Update: Flooding in Minnesota

September 24, 2010

Shelter Update

September 24, 2010, 11:35 AM – There are currently four Red Cross shelters open throughout the Southeast Minnesota Region providing services to those who cannot remain in their homes due to flooding.

St. Olaf Lutheran Church
306 2nd Street NW
Austin, MN 55912

Mazeppa Community Center
278 1st Avenue North
Mazeppa, MN 55956

St. John’s Lutheran Church
1301 Lincoln Avenue
Owatonna, MN 55060

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
214 3rd Street SW
Pine Island, MN 55963

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Disaster Update: Flooding in Minnesota

September 24, 2010

Disaster Update

Minnesota – The American Red Cross has deployed volunteers to do disaster assessment in the neighborhoods affected by flooding. Once that information is collected, the Red Cross will determine the best service delivery approach for this situation.

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