Disaster Update
Alabama - The American Red Cross will provide additional services for people with significant damage from the recent tornadoes, starting Friday at Clearview Baptist Church, 5271 Old Springville Road, Pinson. During the hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. they can meet one-on-one with caseworkers, health and mental health professionals. The Red Cross workers will offer local resources and referrals, help with prescriptions and other emergency medical needs, and assist those who need help registering for other relief programs. Anyone who cannot come during those hours is urged to call the Red Cross at (205) 439-7800 and push Option 6 to set up an appointment. They can also leave a message for a call-back.
Ongoing Red Cross disaster relief services include bulk distribution of supplies such as tarps, rakes, shovels, trash bags, gloves, comfort kits of toiletry items and clean-up kits. A distribution site for these items is also located at Clearview Baptist Church, where people should look for the Red Cross truck.
Two Red Cross shelters remain open:
· First Baptist Church of Center Point – 1945 Center Point Parkway, Center Point
· Clay Community Center – 6415 Clay-Palmerdale Road, Clay
Emergency Response Vehicles also are continuing to bring meals to the affected areas.
