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Press Release: Red Cross to Open Shelters in Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties

March 31, 2011

March 31, 2011 – The American Red Cross Tampa Bay Chapter is opening shelters in Pinellas and Hillsborough counties for people who have been affected by today’s storms. The shelters will open at 6:00 p.m. Shelter locations are:

In Pinellas County:
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church located at 455 Missouri Ave., Largo.

Hillsborough County:
Limona Village Chapel, 408 Limona Rd., Brandon
St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 4120 N. MacDill Blvd., Ave., Tampa

Anyone that may need to evacuate their homes due to storm damage should bring with them the following items: Bedding, pillows and blankets, Toys and items to keep children occupied, Medications, Personal hygiene items, and Personal identification.

For more information, please contact the American Red Cross in Pinellas, Pasco and Hillsborough counties can call toll free 877-741-1444.

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Press Release: Red Cross Responds to Senior High Rise Fire in Tampa

October 5, 2010

Red Cross Responds to Senior High Rise Fire in Tampa

Tampa Bay, FL, October 4, 2010 – The Tampa Bay Chapter of the American Red Cross responded to a senior citizen assisted living facility fire in Tampa over the weekend where two of the 80 units had major damage on the fifth floor. The rest of building and elevators had extensive water damage due to the sprinklers running long after the fire was extinguished.

The chapter’s Disaster Action Team (DAT) responded to the NAPFE Towers of Tampa National Alliance of Postal & Federal Employees) and volunteers opened a shelter at the Church of God of Prophecy and housed 21 evacuees overnight.

Disaster Health Services and Disaster Mental Health were in the shelter. The chapter provided a total of 135 meals and 155 snacks.

On Sunday, October 2, the shelter was closed when the facility’s property management provided hotel stays for all shelter residents and HartLine buses provided transportation. However, four residents required assistance at pet friendly shelters which the chapter covered. Caseworkers opened a total of 20 cases to provide clothing. Food assistance was provided to those in the pet friendly hotel. Others had food provided by property management via their hotel.

It has been a busy weekend for the Tampa Bay Chapter DAT volunteers. In the four days since October 1, the chapter has responded to a total of six incidents, 35 cases were opened, 52 clients were served and a total of $8,853 was spent.

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