Southeast Floods: Sheltering Video

September 23, 2009


Court Ogilvie from American Red Cross Disaster Operations Center discusses shelters opened in the South in response to the flooding.


Disaster Alert: Flash Flooding in Wisconsin

August 17, 2009

Disaster Alert

Wisconsin – Rain and thunderstorms produced flash floods in Pepin County on Friday that affected about 20 homes. Chippewa Valley Chapter provided mass care canteen services and clean up kits to the affected
area.


Disaster Alert: floods and tornadoes in Louisiana

March 30, 2009

Disaster Alert

Louisiana – Heavy rainfall, straight-line winds and a tornado caused flooded roads, power outages and damaged the homes of hundreds of residents throughout the state last Friday night.  The Red Cross deployed a Disaster Action Team, provided bulk distribution of clean up kits and emergency assistance to disaster victims. A shelter was opened and we provided canteening for emergency responders.

Responding chapters:


Disaster Alert: Flood

March 30, 2009

Disaster Alert

Florida – A storm dumped 10 inches of rain across Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton, and Holmes Counties, causing homes to flood.  A Disaster Action Team (DAT) was deployed, a shelter was opened, and clean up kits were distributed to affected residents.


Disaster Alert: Flood

March 30, 2009

Disaster Alert

Mississippi – Heavy rain caused flooding, prompting evacuations of affected residents.  The South Central Mississippi Red Cross chapter opened a shelter for the evacuees.


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