Red Cross Flood Response Could Top $800,000 in Southern Minnesota
Madison, WI, October 1, 2010 – The American Red Cross is committed to providing services to those affected by area flooding. As the water recedes and area residents return home over the weekend, the Red Cross plans to visit affected areas to distribute recovery items and continue client casework to meet emergency needs. Red Cross workers involved are case workers, health services, disaster mental health, feeding and bulk distribution crews.
Opportunities to capture relief response in action (contact us for interview and ride along opportunities):
Friday 10/1/10 – The Red Cross is sending a team to Portage to continue disaster assessment of the affected area. Outreach teams of Red Cross caseworkers are visiting the affected area to meet with individuals and families to continue casework and discuss their emergency needs.
Saturday & Sunday 10/2-3/2010 – Mobile feeding and bulk distribution operation in the American Red Cross Emergency Response Vehicle distributing recovery items such as water, snacks, clean-up kits and “Repairing Your Flooded Home” booklets. Outreach teams of Red Cross caseworkers will continue visiting individuals and families the affected area.
The Red Cross is also providing Clean-Up Kits and “Repairing Your Flooded Home” booklets in Juneau & Adams County for those who have water damage in their home. Clean-Up Kits and booklets are available for pick up at the Dell Prairie Town Hall located at 763 County Rd K, Wisconsin Dells WI as well as the Necedah Village Hall located at 101 Center St Necedah WI.
Those who have been affected by the flooding and in need of assistance are encouraged to contact the Red Cross-Badger Chapter 24/7 by calling our toll-free number 877-618-6628. When disaster strikes, the local Red Cross can be called upon to meet the communities immediate emergency needs. The Red Cross provides assistance for basic human needs such as food shelter and clothing, as well as assistance to replace medical equipment destroyed in the disaster and crisis counseling to help those affected cope with the disaster.
Check out the latest update on how we are serving communities affected by severe floods and tornadoes in Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Tennessee.
Many states across the southern U.S. have suffered damage brought on by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding. Check out how your Red Cross is helping those affected – by the numbers.
April 29, 2010 – Jackson, MS – All Red Cross shelters that opened in response to the severe weather outbreak in Mississippi on Saturday April 24th have closed. At one time three shelters were open totaling a population of 55.
Red Cross workers will continue mobile feeding through the weekend. Emergency response vehicles will carry food, water, and snacks into the impacted communities during the lunch and dinner hours. Drivers will also have tarps, cleaning kits, shovels and rakes for those who need them.
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