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.
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