Disaster Alert
Nevada – A wildfire burned thousands of acres, destroyed homes and prompted the evacuations of thousands of residents in Washoe County on Thursday.
City, County and State States of Emergency declared.
The Northern Nevada chapter deployed Disaster Action Team members opened an evacuation center / shelter, provided Mass Care and staffed Emergency Operations Center.
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Disaster Alert
Louisiana – Severe storms passed throughout the state and destroyed homes, damaged others and caused power outages that affected thousands of residents on Monday.
The Southeast Louisiana and Acadiana Area Red Cross Chapters deployed Disaster Action Team members, placed a shelter on stand-by, and assisted disaster victims as needed.
Mississippi – Severe storms damaged homes and buildings, leaving thousands of residents throughout the state without power on Monday.
Disaster Action Team members from the Northeast Mississippi Chapter opened a shelter and provided assistance to evacuees as needed.
Tennessee – Strong storms destroyed or damaged dozens of homes and left more than 100,000 residents without power throughout the central portion of the state on Monday.
The Nashville Area Chapter deployed Disaster Action Team members, opened a shelter, placed others on stand-by and staffed local Emergency Operations Center.
The Greater Chattanooga Area Chapter staffed the county Emergency Operations Center and is monitoring situation to provide response, if necessary.
Kentucky – Severe storms passed throughout the state and destroyed homes, damaged others, downed trees and power lines on Monday. One reported injury.
All Chapters in the affected areas, including the Louisville Area and Bluegrass Chapters, deployed Disaster Action Team members and provided assistance to victims as needed.
North Carolina – Severe weather passed throughout the state damaging homes, downing trees and causing power outage to almost 130,000 residents.
The Rutherford County and Asheville-Mountain Area chapters are monitoring the situation and continuing to do Disaster Assessment and provide assistance as needed.
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Colorado - The Crystal Fire burned thousands of acres, destroyed several homes, threatened hundreds of others and caused the evacuation of residents in Larimer County on Sunday.
The Northern Colorado Chapter deployed Disaster Action Team members, opened a shelter, provided Mass Care and assisted disaster victims as needed.
Kansas - A large grass fire in Grant, Stevens and Haskell counties destroyed thousands of acres, closed roads and prompted scores of residents within the affected areas to evacuate from their homes on Sunday. Several injuries reported.
Disaster Action Team members from the Garden City Area Chapter provided Mass Care to evacuees and provided canteen services to emergency responders.
Oklahoma - A wildfire in Texas County damaged homes and prompted the evacuation of residents within the affected area on Sunday.
Disaster Action Team members from the Northwest Oklahoma Chapter opened a shelter and provided canteen services to emergency responders.
The Eastern Texas Panhandle Chapter supported the disaster relief efforts of the Northwest Oklahoma Chapter.
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Red Cross Continues to Assist After Florida Tornadoes
Central Florida, April 3, 2011 – American Red Cross volunteers canvassed areas throughout three counties today to survey damage and offer assistance to people affected by the March 31 storms that produced nine tornadoes.
To date, throughout Pasco, Pinellas and Hillsborough counties, Red Cross Disaster Assessment teams found:
Twenty-six client assistance cases have been opened.
The Interbay area of Tampa still has neighborhoods that are completely inaccessible to Red Cross Disaster Assessment teams. Safety factors are an issue as power companies are working to replace poles and restore power to the area. An estimated 85 homes are in the area, an unknown number of which may be damaged or residents otherwise affected. Teams plan on again attempting to gain access on Monday morning to assess the damage and residents’ needs.
Volunteers in Red Cross Emergency Response Vehicles (ERV’s), chapter vans and some on foot, met with residents in three Pinellas mobile home parks today giving out water, snacks, sandwiches and providing emergency assistance to everyone in need.
Neighbors helping neighbors seems to have become the motto of communities across the bay. The Progress Village area in Hillsborough County and Four Seasons Estates in Pinellas County are the shining examples of humanitarian kindness and generosity. Many have opened their homes to neighbors who have been forced out by the destruction of the storms. Children continue to help elderly neighbors. Teenagers are clearing fallen trees and a neighbor down the street is preparing sandwiches.
To date, Red Cross has provided:
Red Cross Disaster Assessment teams and Client Caseworkers will again be out in the community tomorrow. Anyone needing assistance should call 1-877-741-1444.
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Disaster Alert
Indiana - A gas leak in Cass County prompted the evacuation of residents within the affected area on Thursday.
The Cass County Chapter deployed Disaster Action Team members, opened a shelter, and provided Mass Care including food and water to the evacuees.
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Disaster Alert
Florida - Severe storms caused tornadoes, thunderstorms, high winds, and flooding throughout the state that damaged homes, collapsed an airport hangar and left thousands of residents without power on Thursday. Several injuries reported.
Disaster Action Team members from the Southwest Florida Chapter dispatched three Emergency Response Vehicles, supplied bulk distribution to affected area residents and provided canteen services to emergency responders. Activities were coordinated with the Manatee County Chapter.
The Tampa Bay Chapter deployed Disaster Action Team, opened three shelters, and staffed county Emergency Operations Center.
Disaster Action Team members from the Polk County Chapter opened a shelter and provided Mass Care.
The Collier County Chapter placed Disaster Action Team members and an Emergency Response Vehicle on stand-by.
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Disaster Alert
Florida - The Red Cross shelter at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Largo and the Linoma Village Chapel in Hillsborough County closed at 10:00 p.m. last night. The St. Johns Presbyterian shelter at 4120 N. MacDill Ave. remains open, and hosted two people last night.
Polk County Red Cross has opened a shelter at the Lakeland Linder Regional Airport aviation school for residents affected by today’s storm.
Manatee County & Southwest Florida Chapters report 4-5 homes damaged, one with major damage. Red Cross volunteers are providing assistance to that family. Five mobile homes suffered minor damage or were otherwise affected.
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Disaster Alert
Ohio - A train derailment occurred in Trumbull County that affected 97 rail cars and caused an evacuation of nearby residents due to reports of possible hazardous materials on Monday.
Disaster Action Team members from the Mahoning County chapter provided Mass Care support at a reception center and communicated with county Emergency Operations Center.
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Disaster Alert
New York - A tractor-trailer carrying 10,000 gallons of propane turned over, knocked down power lines, caught fire and prompted the evacuation of more than 100 homes and businesses in the town of Hoosick in Rensselaer County on Monday. One injury reported. A State of Emergency was declared.
The Northeast New York chapter deployed Disaster Action Team volunteers, opened two shelters, provided Mass Care, supported emergency responders with canteen services and contacted officials at command posts.
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Disaster Alert
Louisiana – Severe winter weather affected residents throughout the entire state on Thursday.
The Governor declared a State of Emergency.
Chapters initiated call downs and conducted state chapter conference calls to identify human and material resources, supported shelters, placed others on standby, communicated with emergency management and staffed Emergency Operation Centers on local and state levels.
Chapters continue to monitor the situation and remain on standby to provide additional assistance, if needed.
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