Disaster Alert
Montana – Rapid snow melt and rain caused flooding that threatened homes in Missoula County and prompted the evacuation of residents within the affected area on Friday.
The ARC of Montana chapter communicated with local emergency management, deployed a Disaster Action Team, and opened a shelter for affected-area residents. The shelter was placed on stand-by hours later.
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Disaster Update
The American Red Cross is completing its contributions to the Horn of Africa drought with an additional amount of $736,000 to support programs and recovery efforts in Kenya and Ethiopia. This slow onset disaster began in 2009 and has affected more than 13 million people in five countries.
This brings the total contributions made possible by the generosity of the American people to over $4 million, which have supported relief efforts through out the region. This last allocation of funds will support the Ethiopian Red Cross and the Kenya Red Cross with their drought relief operations and will also provide funding to the Ethiopian Red Cross for disaster risk reduction projects to help mitigate the impact of future disasters.
Though rains have increased across east Africa, a strong spring rainy season is crucial for a more sustained improvement in pasture, crop and livestock conditions.
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Disaster Update
Hydro-meteorological disturbances and the La Niña weather pattern have worsened Peru’s annual rainy season, causing major flooding across the country affecting an estimated 650,000 people. In addition to the large number of homes and business affected, roads have also been badly damaged making the distribution of relief supplies very challenging.
On March 29th three-quarters of Peru’s departments (states) declared a state of emergency. The Peruvian Red Cross plans to help 4,000 people in the most affected department, Loreto, with locally purchased relief items, access to safe water, disease prevention efforts, and activities to improve conditions in evacuation centers.
The American Red Cross has committed $100,000 to the Peruvian Red Cross response efforts for relief supplies and technical support. The American Red Cross continues to monitor the situation and stands ready to provide additional assistance as needed.
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Disaster Alert
Florida – A brush fire burned scores of acres, threatened homes and prompted the evacuation of residents within the affected area of Palm Beach County on Monday.
The ARC of Greater Palm Beach chapter deployed Disaster Action Team members, dispatched an Emergency Response Vehicle and provided Mass Care for affected-area residents as well as emergency responders.
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Disaster Alert
Tennessee – A large fire at a mulch facility created large plumes of smoke that reduced air quality in Knox County and prompted the evacuation of residents within the affected area on Monday.
Disaster Action Team members from the Knoxville Area chapter communicated with local government agencies, opened a shelter and provided canteen services for emergency responders.
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Disaster Alert
Texas – Excessive rainfall in several counties throughout the state caused flooding that damaged hundreds of homes, threatened others, created power outages and prompted evacuations on Monday.
The Coastal Bend-Texas Chapter deployed Disaster Action Team members, communicated with local Emergency Management, opened a shelter, collaborated with another organization for Mass Care, provided bulk distribution to affected-area residents and is doing Disaster Assessment.
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Disaster Update
Oklahoma – A bulk distribution site is now is now set up at the Woodward Church of Christ at 1315 West Hanks Trail in Woodward. Water, tarps and other supplies are available for affected residents. More supplies will arrive at 1pm Tuesday.
The American Red Cross estimates that more than 600 homes were affected by tornadoes and storms this weekend in Canadian, Cleveland, Jackson and Woodward Counties. More than 100 of those homes were either destroyed or had major damage.
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Disaster Alert
Florida – Wildfires continued to ignite and spread throughout the state, destroyed hundreds of acres and threatened homes on Sunday.
The Collier County Chapter deployed Disaster Action Team and provided canteen services to emergency responders.
Disaster Action Team members from the Polk County Chapter dispatched an Emergency Response Vehicles and supplied canteen support to emergency responders.
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New York – Since Saturday evening, the Red Cross has been providing relief to residents and first responders following a massive fire that destroyed the Grandview Palace condominiums in Loch Sheldrake (Sullivan County).
The fire broke out around 4 p.m. Saturday at the complex, originally known as the Browns Hotel. According to firefighters, up to 100 people were staying in the building at the time, all of whom escaped unharmed. It is estimated that close to 300 apartment units were totally destroyed.
Shortly after its arrival to the scene, the Red Cross set up a shelter at the Sullivan County Community College Field House. Since Saturday evening, Red Cross responders registered nearly 80 residents who were provided with a safe environment, meals, beverages and emotional support.
The Red Cross also provided relief in the form of food and beverages to firefighters from more than 40 fire departments from across the region (Orange, Sullivan and Ulster counties) who battled the blaze.
The assembled Red Cross team includes Health Services volunteers, providing for special medical needs of those at the shelter, and mental-health volunteers, professionals in their field providing emotional support.
From the start, the Red Cross has worked closely with the Fallsburg Fire, Police and EMS. Building management has been at the shelter to answer resident’s questions.
The Red Cross wishes to thank the college for its unstinting assistance in opening the Field House and providing personnel (security, building administration, etc.) throughout the past 24 hours. Additionally, the cafeteria is helping provide meals for residents.
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Disaster Update
Oklahoma – The American Red Cross shelter in Norman, Oklahoma remains open at Whittier Recreation Center at 2000 W. Brooks. At 11:00 p.m. we had an estimated 100 people in the shelter and most of them are indicating they will be staying overnight. The Red Cross is providing food, beverages, cots and other necessity items to help those affected by the tornado.
The University of Oklahoma’s “The Big Event” on Saturday is canceled. Organizers of the event have donated more than 4,000 boxed lunches to the Red Cross to use tonight and tomorrow.
The Red Cross is also in contact with authorities in the Shawnee area and in Jackson County. In Jackson County, there are reports of home damage, and we are staying in touch with emergency management to determine if there are any shelter or feeding needs overnight.
The Red Cross will begin damage assessment in affected neighborhoods on Saturday once all the storms are clear and when it is safe to do so.
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