Press Release: Indiana 7.7.08

AMERICAN RED CROSS DISASTER RESPONSE UPDATE – July 7, 2008

Contact: American Red Cross of Greater Indianapolis; Ann Gregson: (317) 538-2269

INDIANAPOLIS, July 7, 2008 – People affected by the central and southern Indiana tornadoes and floods, who still need assistance with emergency disaster-caused needs, should go to the Red Cross office that serves their community during the hours listed below or call to make an appointment.

ALL LOCATIONS WILL BE OPEN FROM 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. MONDAY, JULY 7 – FRIDAY, JULY 11:

Bartholomew County
American Red Cross
Bartholomew-Brown County Chapter
931 Repp Dr., Columbus
812-379-9551

Jackson County
American Red Cross
Jackson County Chapter
410 Indianapolis Ave., Seymour
812-522-3888

Johnson County
American Red Cross of Greater Indianapolis
Johnson County Service Center
3500 N. Morton St., Franklin
317-736-0650

Knox County
American Red Cross
Old Northwest Territory Chapter
316 Main St., Vincennes
812-882-2204

Morgan County
American Red Cross of Greater Indianapolis
Morgan County Service Center
1789 E. Morgan, Martinsville
765-342-2705

Owen County
American Red Cross
Monroe County Chapter
411 E. 7th St., Bloomington
812-332-7292

Vigo County
American Red Cross
Wabash Valley Chapter
700 S. 3rd St., Terre Haute
812-232-3393

People seeking Red Cross assistance need to bring a valid photo ID and proof of residence with them.

INDIANA TORNADOES AND FLOODS FACTS AT A GLANCE, as of July 6, 2008

• Families Seeking Red Cross Assistance: 3,502
• Shelters Open: 19 (Red Cross opened a total of 19 shelters during this relief operation; none are currently open as all residents have secured other housing.)
• Service Delivery Sites: 10 (Seven are currently open.)
• Meals and Snacks: 138,702
• Fixed Feeding Sites: 19 (Red Cross operated a total of 19 fixed feeding sites during this relief operation; none are currently open.)
• Kitchens: 2 (None are currently open.)
• Clean-up Kits Distributed (mop, bucket, bleach, etc.): 6,558
• Comfort Kits Distributed: (personal care items) 2,945
• Bulk Distribution Sites: 18 (Red Cross had a total of 18 distribution sites during this relief operation; none are currently open.)
• Bulk Items Distributed: 191,561
• Mental Health Contacts: 4,742
• Health Services Contacts: 4,599
• Emergency Response Vehicles: 36
• Total Red Cross Workers on the Indiana relief operation: 963

All American Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by voluntary donations of time and money from the American people. You can help the victims of thousands of disasters across the country each year, disasters like the Indiana Tornadoes and Floods, by making a financial gift to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund, which enables the Red Cross to provide shelter, food, counseling and other assistance to victims of disaster. The American Red Cross honors donor intent. If you wish to designate your donation to a specific disaster, please do so at the time of your donation. Contributions to the Disaster Relief Fund may be sent to the American Red Cross of Greater Indianapolis at 441 E. 10th St., Indianapolis, IN 46202-3388 or to your local Red Cross chapter. Contributions can also be made by calling (317) 684-1441 or by visiting www.redcross-indy.org/donate.

Service Delivery Sites: Indiana 7.7.08

(Updated July 7, 2008; 3:27 pm EST)

Site and Shelter location information is subject to change without notice. Please check with your local chapter or call 1-866-GET-INFO to confirm this information.

BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY

ARC Bartholomew-Brown County Chapter
931 Repp Drive
Columbus, IN
Hours of Operation: 10a to 4p Mon-Fri
Reopen Monday, July 7th -Friday, July 11th

JACKSON COUNTY

American Red Cross (Jackson county Chapter)
410 Indianapolis Avenue
Seymour, IN

Days and Hours of Operation: 10a to 4p
Reopen Monday, July 7th -Friday, July 11th

JOHNSON COUNTY

ARC Johnson County Service Center
3500 North Morton Street
Franklin, IN
Hours of Operation: 10am to 4pm Mon-Fri
Reopen Monday, July 7th -Friday, July 11th

KNOX COUNTY

ARC Old Northwest Territory Chapter
316 Main Street
Vincennes, IN
Hours of Operation: 10a to 4p Mon-Fri
Reopen Monday, July 7th -Friday, July 11th

MORGAN COUNTY

ARC Morgan County Service Center
1789 East Morgan
Martinsville, IN
Hours of Operation: 10a to 4p Mon-Fri
Reopen Monday, July 7th -Friday, July 11th

OWEN COUNTY

ARC Monroe County Chapter
411 East Seventh Street
Bloomington, IN
Hours of Operation: 10a to 4p Mon-Fri
Reopen Monday, July 7th -Friday, July 11th

VIGO COUNTY

ARC Wabash Valley Chapter
700 South Third Street
Terre Haute, IN
Hours of Operation: 10am to 4pm Mon-Fri
Reopen Monday, July 7th -Friday, July 11th

Bulk Distribution Site: Indiana 7.03.08

(Updated July 3, 2008; 12:55 pm EST)

Site and Shelter location information is subject to change without notice. Please check with your local chapter or call 1-866-GET-INFO to confirm this information.

VIGO COUNTY

• Wal-mart, 5555 S US 41, Terre Haute, IN
• Krogers, 2140 Fourth Harrington & Lafayette, Terre Haute, IN

Press Release: Indiana 7.02.08

AMERICAN RED CROSS DISASTER RESPONSE UPDATE – July 2, 2008

Contact: American Red Cross of Greater Indianapolis; Ann Gregson: (317) 538-2269

INDIANAPOLIS, July 2, 2008 – Red Cross volunteers continue to provide emergency assistance to families affected by tornadoes and flooding in central and southern Indiana.

People needing Red Cross disaster assistance should call 1-866-GET-INFO.

AMERICAN RED CROSS SERVICE DELIVERY SITES:
Red Cross caseworkers continue to work with families to verify their specific disaster-caused needs and provide emergency assistance.

LOCATIONS AND HOURS FOR THURSDAY, JULY 3:
(ALL LOCATIONS WILL BE CLOSED FRIDAY, JULY 4 – SUNDAY, JULY 6 FOR THE HOLIDAY WEEKEND.)

Bartholomew County

HOURS: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
American Red Cross
Bartholomew-Brown County Chapter
931 Repp Dr., Columbus

Jackson County

HOURS: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
American Red Cross
Jackson County Chapter
410 Indianapolis Ave., Seymour

Johnson County

HOURS: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
American Red Cross of Greater Indianapolis
Johnson County Service Center
3500 N. Morton St., Franklin

Knox County

HOURS: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
American Red Cross
Old Northwest Territory Chapter
316 Main St., Vincennes

Morgan County

HOURS: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
American Red Cross of Greater Indianapolis
Morgan County Service Center
1789 E. Morgan, Martinsville

Owen County

HOURS: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
American Red Cross
Monroe County Chapter
411 E. 7th St., Bloomington

Vigo County

HOURS: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
American Red Cross
Wabash Valley Chapter
700 S. 3rd St., Terre Haute

People seeking Red Cross assistance need to bring a valid photo ID and proof of residence with them.

Red Cross outreach teams are also working in the affected areas to identify unmet emergency needs.

INDIANA TORNADOES AND FLOODS FACTS AT A GLANCE, as of July 1, 2008

• Families Seeking Red Cross Assistance: 3,481
• Shelters Open: 19 (Red Cross opened a total of 19 shelters during this relief operation; none are currently open as all residents have secured other housing.)
• Service Delivery Sites: 10 (Seven are currently open.)
• Meals and Snacks: 138,360
• Fixed Feeding Sites: 19 (Red Cross operated a total of 19 fixed feeding sites during this relief operation; none are currently open.)
• Kitchens: 2 (None are currently open.)
• Clean-up Kits Distributed (mop, bucket, bleach, etc.): 6,558
• Comfort Kits Distributed: (personal care items) 2,945
• Bulk Distribution Sites: 18 (Red Cross had a total of 18 distribution sites during this relief operation; none are currently open.)
• Bulk Items Distributed: 191,561
• Mental Health Contacts: 4,742
• Health Services Contacts: 4,599
• Emergency Response Vehicles: 36
• Total Red Cross Workers on the Indiana relief operation: 963

All American Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by voluntary donations of time and money from the American people. You can help the victims of thousands of disasters across the country each year, disasters like the Indiana Tornadoes and Floods, by making a financial gift to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund, which enables the Red Cross to provide shelter, food, counseling and other assistance to victims of disaster. The American Red Cross honors donor intent. If you wish to designate your donation to a specific disaster, please do so at the time of your donation. Contributions to the Disaster Relief Fund may be sent to the American Red Cross of Greater Indianapolis at 441 E. 10th St., Indianapolis, IN 46202-3388 or to your local Red Cross chapter. Contributions can also be made by calling (317) 684-1441 or by visiting www.redcross-indy.org/donate.

Press Release: Indiana 7.01.08

AMERICAN RED CROSS DISASTER RESPONSE UPDATE – July 1, 2008

Contact: American Red Cross of Greater Indianapolis; Ann Gregson: (317) 538-2269

INDIANAPOLIS, July 1, 2008 – Red Cross volunteers continue to provide emergency assistance to families affected by tornadoes and flooding in central and southern Indiana.

People needing Red Cross disaster assistance should call 1-866-GET-INFO.

AMERICAN RED CROSS SERVICE DELIVERY SITES:
Red Cross caseworkers continue to work with families to verify their specific disaster-caused needs and provide emergency assistance.

LOCATIONS AND HOURS FOR WEEK OF June 30:

Bartholomew County

HOURS: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
American Red Cross
Bartholomew-Brown County Chapter
931 Repp Dr., Columbus

Jackson County

HOURS: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
American Red Cross
Jackson County Chapter
410 Indianapolis Ave., Seymour

Johnson County

HOURS: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
American Red Cross of Greater Indianapolis
Johnson County Service Center
3500 N. Morton St., Franklin

Knox County

HOURS: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
American Red Cross
Old Northwest Territory Chapter
316 Main St., Vincennes

Morgan County

HOURS: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
American Red Cross of Greater Indianapolis
Morgan County Service Center
1789 E. Morgan, Martinsville

Owen County

HOURS: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
American Red Cross
Monroe County Chapter
411 E. 7th St., Bloomington

Vigo County

HOURS: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
American Red Cross
Wabash Valley Chapter
700 S. 3rd St., Terre Haute

People seeking Red Cross assistance need to bring a valid photo ID and proof of residence with them.

Red Cross outreach teams are also working in the affected areas to identify unmet emergency needs.

INDIANA TORNADOES AND FLOODS FACTS AT A GLANCE, as of June 30, 2008

• Families Seeking Red Cross Assistance: 3,482
• Shelters Open: 19 (Red Cross opened a total of 19 shelters during this relief operation; none are currently open as all residents have secured other housing.)
• Service Delivery Sites: 10 (Seven are currently open.)
• Meals and Snacks: 136,798
• Fixed Feeding Sites: 19 (Red Cross operated a total of 19 fixed feeding sites during this relief operation; none are currently open.)
• Kitchens: 2 (None are currently open.)
• Clean-up Kits Distributed (mop, bucket, bleach, etc.): 6,558
• Comfort Kits Distributed: (personal care items) 2,945
• Bulk Distribution Sites: 18 (Red Cross had a total of 18 distribution sites during this relief operation; none are currently open.)
• Bulk Items Distributed: 191,561
• Mental Health Contacts: 4,742
• Health Services Contacts: 4,599
• Emergency Response Vehicles: 36
• Total Red Cross Workers on the Indiana relief operation: 963

All American Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by voluntary donations of time and money from the American people. You can help the victims of thousands of disasters across the country each year, disasters like the Indiana Tornadoes and Floods, by making a financial gift to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund, which enables the Red Cross to provide shelter, food, counseling and other assistance to victims of disaster. The American Red Cross honors donor intent. If you wish to designate your donation to a specific disaster, please do so at the time of your donation. Contributions to the Disaster Relief Fund may be sent to the American Red Cross of Greater Indianapolis at 441 E. 10th St., Indianapolis, IN 46202-3388 or to your local Red Cross chapter. Contributions can also be made by calling (317) 684-1441 or by visiting www.redcross-indy.org/donate.

Bulk Distribution Sites: Indiana 7.1.08

(Updated July 1, 2008; 11:41 am EST)

Site and Shelter location information is subject to change without notice. Please check with your local chapter or call 1-866-GET-INFO to confirm this information.

VIGO COUNTY

• Wal-mart, 5555 S US 41, Terre Haute, IN
• Krogers, 2140 Fourth Harrington & Lafayette, Terre Haute, IN

Service Delivery Sites: Indiana 7.1.08

(Updated July 1, 2008; 11:38 am EST)

Site and Shelter location information is subject to change without notice. Please check with your local chapter or call 1-866-GET-INFO to confirm this information.

BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY

• ARC Bartholomew-Brown County Chapter, 931 Repp Drive, Columbus, IN (Hours of Operation: 9a to 5p Mon-Fri)

JACKSON COUNTY

• American Red Cross(Jackson county Chapter), 410 Indianapolis Avenue, Seymour, IN

JOHNSON COUNTY

• ARC Johnson County Service Center, 3500 North Morton Street, Franklin, IN (Hours of Operation: 9a to 4p Mon-Fri)

KNOX COUNTY

• ARC Old Northwest Territory Chapter, 316 Main Street, Vincennes, IN (Hours of Operation: 8a to 4p Mon-Fri)

MORGAN COUNTY

• ARC Morgan County Service Center, 1789 East Morgan, Martinsville, IN (Hours of Operation: 10a to 4p Mon-Fri)

OWEN COUNTY

• ARC Monroe County Chapter, 411 East Seventh Street, Bloomington, IN (Hours of Operation: 8:30a to 5p Mon-Fri)

VIGO COUNTY

• ARC Wabash Valley Chapter, 700 South Third Street, Terre Haute, IN (Hours of Operation: 10a to 4p Mon-Thu)

Shelter Location Information: Indiana 7.1.08

(Updated July 1, 2008; 11:35 am EST)

Site and Shelter location information is subject to change without notice. Please check with your local chapter or call 1-866-GET-INFO to confirm this information.

GREENE COUNTY

• Family Life Center, 19 South Washington, Bloomfield, IN

Press Release: Indiana 6.30.08

AMERICAN RED CROSS DISASTER RESPONSE UPDATE – June 30, 2008

Contact: American Red Cross of Greater Indianapolis; Ann Gregson: (317) 538-2269

INDIANAPOLIS, June 30, 2008 – Red Cross volunteers continue to provide emergency assistance to families affected by tornadoes and flooding in central and southern Indiana.

People needing Red Cross disaster assistance should call 1-866-GET-INFO.

AMERICAN RED CROSS SERVICE DELIVERY SITES:
Red Cross caseworkers continue to work with families to verify their specific disaster-caused needs and provide emergency assistance.

LOCATIONS AND HOURS FOR WEEK OF JUNE 30:
Bartholomew County

HOURS: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
American Red Cross
Bartholomew-Brown County Chapter
931 Repp Dr., Columbus

Jackson County

HOURS: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
American Red Cross
Jackson County Chapter
410 Indianapolis Ave., Seymour

Johnson County

HOURS: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
American Red Cross of Greater Indianapolis
Johnson County Service Center
3500 N. Morton St., Franklin

Knox County

HOURS: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
American Red Cross
Old Northwest Territory Chapter
316 Main St., Vincennes

Morgan County

HOURS: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
American Red Cross of Greater Indianapolis
Morgan County Service Center
1789 E. Morgan, Martinsville

Owen County

HOURS: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
American Red Cross
Monroe County Chapter
411 E. 7th St., Bloomington

Vigo County

HOURS: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
American Red Cross
Wabash Valley Chapter
700 S. 3rd St., Terre Haute

People seeking Red Cross assistance need to bring a valid photo ID and proof of residence with them.

Red Cross outreach teams are also working in the affected areas to identify unmet emergency needs.

INDIANA TORNADOES AND FLOODS FACTS AT A GLANCE, as of June 29, 2008
Families Seeking Red Cross Assistance: 3,472
Shelters Open: 19 (Red Cross opened a total of 19 shelters during this relief operation; none are currently open as all residents have secured other housing.)
Service Delivery Sites: 10 (Seven are currently open.)
Meals and Snacks: 136,798
Fixed Feeding Sites: 19 (Red Cross operated a total of 19 fixed feeding sites during this relief operation; none are currently open.)
Kitchens: 2 (None are currently open.)
Clean-up Kits Distributed (mop, bucket, bleach, etc.): 6,258
Comfort Kits Distributed: (personal care items) 2,920
Bulk Distribution Sites: 18 (Red Cross had a total of 18 distribution sites during this relief operation; none are currently open.)
Bulk Items Distributed: 191,561
Mental Health Contacts: 4,742
Health Services Contacts: 4,599
Emergency Response Vehicles: 36
Total Red Cross Workers on the Indiana relief operation: 963

All American Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by voluntary donations of time and money from the American people. You can help the victims of thousands of disasters across the country each year, disasters like the Indiana Tornadoes and Floods, by making a financial gift to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund, which enables the Red Cross to provide shelter, food, counseling and other assistance to victims of disaster. The American Red Cross honors donor intent. If you wish to designate your donation to a specific disaster, please do so at the time of your donation. Contributions to the Disaster Relief Fund may be sent to the American Red Cross of Greater Indianapolis at 441 E. 10th St., Indianapolis, IN 46202-3388 or to your local Red Cross chapter. Contributions can also be made by calling (317) 684-1441 or by visiting www.redcross-indy.org/donate.

Bulk Distribution: Indiana 6.30.08

(Updated June 30, 2008; 12:30 pm EST)

Site and Shelter location information is subject to change without notice. Please check with your local chapter or call 1-866-GET-INFO to confirm this information.

VIGO COUNTY

• Wal-mart, 5555 S US 41, Terre Haute, IN

• Krogers, 2140 Fourth Harrington & Lafayette, Terre Haute, IN

Service Delivery Sites: Indiana 6.30.08

(Updated June 30, 2008; 12:30 pm EST)

Site and Shelter location information is subject to change without notice. Please check with your local chapter or call 1-866-GET-INFO to confirm this information.

BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY

• ARC Bartholomew-Brown County Chapter, 931 Repp Drive, Columbus, IN

Hours of Operation: 9a to 5p Mon-Fri

JACKSON COUNTY

• American Red Cross(Jackson county Chapter), 410 Indianapolis Ave., Seymour, IN

Red cross outreach teams are also going door to door to talk to residents to identify unmet emergency needs.
Days and Hours of Operation: 8a to 5p

JOHNSON COUNTY

• ARC Johnson County Service Center, 3500 North Morton Street, Franklin, IN

Hours of Operation: 9a to 4p Mon-Fri

KNOX COUNTY

• ARC Old Northwest Territory Chapter, 316 Main Street, Vincennes, IN

Hours of Operation: 8a to 4p Mon-Fri

MORGAN COUNTY

• ARC Morgan County Service Center, 1789 East Morgan, Martinsville, IN

Hours of Operation: 10a to 4p Mon-Fri

OWEN COUNTY

• ARC Monroe County Chapter, 411 East Seventh Street, Bloomington, IN

Hours of Operation: 8:30a to 5p Mon-Fri

VIGO COUNTY

• ARC Wabash Valley Chapter, 700 South Third Street, Terre Haute, IN

Hours of Operation: 10a to 4p Mon-Thu

Shelter Location Information: Indiana 6.30.08

(Updated June 30, 2008; 12:30 pm EST)

Site and Shelter location information is subject to change without notice. Please check with your local chapter or call 1-866-GET-INFO to confirm this information.

GREENE COUNTY

• Family Life Center, 19 South Washington, Bloomfield, IN

Press Release: Indiana 6.27.08

AMERICAN RED CROSS DISASTER RESPONSE UPDATE

Contact: Ann Gregson at Office: (317) 684-4364 Cell: (317) 538-2269
or Carol Greeley at Office: (317) 684-4351 Cell: (317) 538-2273

INDIANAPOLIS, June 27, 2008 – Red Cross volunteers continue to provide emergency assistance to families affected by tornadoes and flooding in central and southern Indiana.

People needing Red Cross disaster assistance should call 1-866-GET-INFO.

AMERICAN RED CROSS SERVICE DELIVERY SITES:
Red Cross caseworkers continue to work with families to verify their specific disaster-caused needs and provide emergency assistance.

LOCATIONS AND HOURS FOR WEEK OF JUNE 30:

Note new locations for the following two sites.

Owen County HOURS: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
American Red Cross
Monroe County Chapter
411 E. 7th St., Bloomington

Vigo County HOURS: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
American Red Cross
Wabash Valley Chapter
700 S. 3rd St., Terre Haute

OTHER LOCATIONS:

Bartholomew County HOURS: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
American Red Cross
Bartholomew-Brown County Chapter
931 Repp Dr., Columbus

Jackson County HOURS: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
American Red Cross
Jackson County Chapter
410 Indianapolis Ave., Seymour

Johnson County HOURS: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
American Red Cross of Greater Indianapolis
Johnson County Service Center
3500 N. Morton St., Franklin

Knox County HOURS: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
American Red Cross
Old Northwest Territory Chapter
316 Main St., Vincennes

Morgan County HOURS: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
American Red Cross of Greater Indianapolis
Morgan County Service Center
1789 E. Morgan, Martinsville

People seeking Red Cross assistance need to bring a valid photo ID and proof of residence with them.

Red Cross outreach teams are also working in the affected areas to identify unmet emergency needs.

INDIANA TORNADOES AND FLOODS FACTS AT A GLANCE, as of June 26, 2008:

• Families Seeking Red Cross Assistance: 3,396

• Shelters Open: 19 (Red Cross opened a total of 19 shelters during this relief operation; none are currently open as all residents have secured other housing.)

• Service Delivery Sites: 10 (Seven are currently open.)

• Meals and Snacks: 136,050

• Fixed Feeding Sites: 19 (Red Cross operated a total of 19 fixed feeding sites during this relief operation; none are currently open.)

• Kitchens: 2 (None are currently open.)

• Clean-up Kits Distributed (mop, bucket, bleach, etc.): 6,258

• Comfort Kits Distributed: (personal care items) 2,920

• Bulk Distribution Sites: 18 (Red Cross had a total of 18 distribution sites during this relief operation; none are currently open.)

• Bulk Items Distributed: 191,561

• Mental Health Contacts: 4,735

• Health Services Contacts: 4,552

• Emergency Response Vehicles: 36

• Total Red Cross Workers on the Indiana relief operation: 963

All American Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by voluntary donations of time and money from the American people. You can help the victims of thousands of disasters across the country each year, disasters like the Indiana Tornadoes and Floods, by making a financial gift to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund, which enables the Red Cross to provide shelter, food, counseling and other assistance to victims of disaster. The American Red Cross honors donor intent. If you wish to designate your donation to a specific disaster, please do so at the time of your donation. Contributions to the Disaster Relief Fund may be sent to the American Red Cross of Greater Indianapolis at 441 E. 10th St., Indianapolis, IN 46202-3388 or to your local Red Cross chapter. Contributions can also be made by calling (317) 684-1441 or by visiting http://www.redcross-indy.org/donate.

Fast Facts: Indiana 6.27.08

(Effective June 27, 2008; 8:00 am EST)

Consolidated relief information for Indiana:

• 19 Shelters opened
• 3,989 Shelter overnight stays
• 42,293 Meals served
• 92,936 Snacks served
• 33 Emergency Response Vehicles deployed
• 3,409 Total Cases
• 6,258 Clean up kits distributed
• 2,920 Comfort kits distributed
• 4,694 Mental health contacts
• 4,488 Health services contacts
• 1,390 Red Cross workers deployed

Term Definitions

* indicates a correction to yesterday’s numbers

Fast Facts: The American Red Cross Response 6.27.08

(Effective June 27, 2008; 8:00 am EST)

Consolidated relief information for Iowa, Indiana, Wisconsin, Kansas, West Virginia, Illinois and Missouri:

• 125* Shelters opened
• 12,538 Shelter overnight stays
• 320,084 Meals served
• 497,002 Snacks served
• 131 Emergency Response Vehicles deployed
• 8,946 Total Cases
• 46,382 Clean up kits distributed
• 16,439 Comfort kits distributed
• 14,256 Mental health contacts
• 11,675 Health services contacts
• 5,232* Red Cross workers deployed

Term Definitions

* indicates a correction to yesterday’s numbers

Bulk Distribution: Indiana 7.27.08

(Updated June 27, 2008; 10:45 am EST)

Site and Shelter location information is subject to change without notice. Please check with your local chapter or call 1-66-GET-INFO to confirm this information.

VIGO COUNTY

• Wal-mart, 5555 S US 41, Terre Haute, IN

Krogers

• 2140 Fourth Harrington & Lafayette, Terre Haute, IN

Service Delivery Sites: Indiana 6.27.08

(Updated June 27, 2008; 10:35 am EST)

Site and Shelter location information is subject to change without notice. Please check with your local chapter or call 1-66-GET-INFO to confirm this information.

BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY

• ARC Bartholomew-Brown County Chapter, 931 Repp Drive, Columbus, IN

Hours of Operation: 9a to 5p Mon-Fri

JACKSON COUNTY

• American Red Cross(Jackson county Chapter), 410 Indianapolis Ave.,, Seymour, IN

Red cross outreach teams are also going door to door to talk to residents to identify unmet emergency needs.
Days and Hours of Operation: 8a to 5p

JOHNSON COUNTY

• ARC Johnson County Service Center, 3500 North Morton Street, Franklin, IN

Hours of Operation: 9a to 4p Mon-Fri

KNOX COUNTY

• ARC Old Northwest Territory Chapter, 316 Main Street, Vincennes, IN

Hours of Operation: 8a to 4p Mon-Fri

MORGAN COUNTY

• ARC Morgan County Service Center, 1789 East Morgan, Martinsville, IN

Hours of Operation: 10a to 4p Mon-Fri

OWEN COUNTY

• ARC Monroe County Chapter, 411 East Seventh Street, Bloomington, IN

Hours of Operation: 8:30a to 5p Mon-Fri

VIGO COUNTY

• Booker T. Washington Community Center, 1101 S. 13th St., Terre Haute, IN

Hours of Operation: 10a to 4p

Shelter Location Information: Indiana 6.27.08

(Updated June 27, 2008; 10:35 am EST)

Site and Shelter location information is subject to change without notice. Please check with your local chapter or call 1-66-GET-INFO to confirm this information.

GREENE COUNTY

• Family Life Center, 9 South Washington, Bloomfield, IN

Press Release: Indiana 6.26.08

AMERICAN RED CROSS DISASTER RESPONSE UPDATE

Contact: Ann Gregson at Office: (317) 684-4364 Cell: (317) 538-2269
or Carol Greeley at Office: (317) 684-4351 Cell: (317) 538-2273

INDIANAPOLIS, June 26, 2008 – Red Cross volunteers continue to provide emergency assistance to families affected by tornadoes and flooding in central and southern Indiana.

People needing Red Cross disaster assistance should call 1-866-GET-INFO.

AMERICAN RED CROSS SERVICE DELIVERY SITES:
Red Cross caseworkers continue to work with families to verify their specific disaster-caused needs and provide emergency assistance.

Note new locations and hours for the following two sites effective Friday, June 27:

Johnson County HOURS: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
American Red Cross of Greater Indianapolis
Johnson County Service Center
3500 N. Morton St., Franklin

Owen County HOURS: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
American Red Cross
Monroe County Chapter,
411 E. 7th St., Bloomington

OTHER LOCATIONS:

Bartholomew County HOURS: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
American Red Cross
Bartholomew-Brown County Chapter
931 Repp Dr., Columbus

Jackson County HOURS: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
American Red Cross
Jackson County Chapter
410 Indianapolis Ave., Seymour

Knox County HOURS: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
American Red Cross
Old Northwest Territory Chapter
316 Main St., Vincennes

Morgan County HOURS: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
American Red Cross of Greater Indianapolis
Morgan County Service Center
1789 E. Morgan, Martinsville

Vigo County HOURS: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Booker T. Washington Community Center
1101 S. 13th St., Terre Haute

People seeking Red Cross assistance need to bring a valid photo ID and proof of residence with them.

Red Cross outreach teams are also working in the affected areas to identify unmet emergency needs.

INDIANA TORNADOES AND FLOODS FACTS AT A GLANCE, as of June 25, 2008:

• Families Seeking Red Cross Assistance: 3,409

• Shelters Open: 19 (Red Cross opened a total of 19 shelters during this relief operation; none are currently open as all residents have secured other housing.)

• Service Delivery Sites: 10 (Seven are currently open.)

• Meals and Snacks: 134,929

• Fixed Feeding Sites: 19 (Red Cross operated a total of 19 fixed feeding sites during this relief operation; none are currently open.)

• Kitchens: 2 (None are currently open.)

• Clean-up Kits Distributed (mop, bucket, bleach, etc.): 6,258

• Comfort Kits Distributed: (personal care items) 2,920

• Bulk Distribution Sites: 18 (Red Cross had a total of 18 distribution sites during this relief operation; none are currently open.)

• Bulk Items Distributed: 191,561

• Mental Health Contacts: 4,694

• Health Services Contacts: 4,488

• Emergency Response Vehicles: 36

• Total Red Cross Workers on the Indiana relief operation: 963

All American Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by voluntary donations of time and money from the American people. You can help the victims of thousands of disasters across the country each year, disasters like the Indiana Tornadoes and Floods, by making a financial gift to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund, which enables the Red Cross to provide shelter, food, counseling and other assistance to victims of disaster. The American Red Cross honors donor intent. If you wish to designate your donation to a specific disaster, please do so at the time of your donation. Contributions to the Disaster Relief Fund may be sent to the American Red Cross of Greater Indianapolis at 441 E. 10th St., Indianapolis, IN 46202-3388 or to your local Red Cross chapter. Contributions can also be made by calling (317) 684-1441 or by visiting http://www.redcross-indy.org/donate.

Fast Facts: Indiana 6.26.08

(Effective June 26, 2008; 8:00 am EST)

Consolidated relief information for Indiana:

• 19 Shelters opened
• 3,989 Shelter overnight stays
• 42,293 Meals served
• 92,936 Snacks served
• 33 Emergency Response Vehicles deployed
• 6,258 Clean up kits distributed
• 2,920 Comfort kits distributed
• 4,694 Mental health contacts
• 4,488 Health services contacts
• 1,390 Red Cross workers deployed

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