Fast Facts: Wisconsin 7.7.08

(Effective July 7, 2008; 8:00 am EST)

Consolidated relief information for Wisconsin:

• 34 Shelters opened*
• 1,450 Shelter overnight stays
• 24,511 Meals served
• 47,001 Snacks served
• 23 Emergency Response Vehicles deployed
• 15,571 Clean up kits distributed
• 2,859 Comfort kits distributed
• 3,031 Mental health contacts involved
• 2,085 Health services contacts involved
• 973 Red Cross workers involved

Term Definitions

* indicates a correction to yesterday’s numbers

Service Delivery Sites: Wisconsin 7.7.08

(Updated July 7, 2008; 3:37 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.

LA CROSSE COUNTY

• Scenic Bluffs Chapter of the American Red Cross (La Crosse Chapter Office), 2927 Losey Blvd., La Crosse, WI

MILWAUKEE COUNTY

• Southeast Wisconsin Chapter of the American Red Cross (Milwaukee Chapter Office), 2600 W., Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI (Days and Hours of Operations: 9a to 6p; Note: food service is not available at this location.)

Service Delivery Sites: Wisconsin 7.03.08

(Updated July 3, 2008; 1:04 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.

LA CROSSE COUNTY

Scenic Bluffs Chapter of the American Red Cross
(La Crosse Chapter Office)
2927 Losey Blvd.
La Crosse, WI

MILWAUKEE COUNTY

Southeast Wisconsin Chapter of the American Red Cross
(Milwaukee Chapter Office)
2600 W. Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, WI
Days and Hours of Operations: 9a to 6p
Note: food service is not available at this location.

Service Delivery Sites: Wisconsin 7.1.08

(Updated July 1, 2008; 12:45 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.

LA CROSSE COUNTY

• Scenic Bluffs Chapter of the American Red Cross (La Crosse Chapter Office), 2927 Losey Blvd., La Crosse, WI

MILWAUKEE COUNTY

• Southeast Wisconsin Chapter of the American Red Cross (Milwaukee Chapter Office), 2600 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI (Days and Hours of Operations: 9a to 6p; Note: food service is not available at this location.)

Photos: The Morgans Volunteer in Wisconsin

Photos available for download by the media. Courtesy American Red Cross.

Service Delivery Sites: Wisconsin 6.30.08

(Updated June 30, 2008; 12:45 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.

COLUMBIA COUNTY

• Columbus High School, 1164 Farnham St., Columbus, WI

Days and Hours of Operations: 10a to 7 p

LA CROSSE COUNTY

• Scenic Bluffs Chapter of the American Red Cross, (La Cross Chapter Office), 2927 Losey Blvd., La Cross, WI

MILWAUKEE COUNTY

• Southeast Wisconsin Chapter of the American Red Cross, (Milwaukee Chapter Office), 2600 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI

Days and Hours of Operations: 9a to 6p
Note: food service is not available at this location.

Bulk Distribution: Wisonsin 6.30.08

(Updated June 30, 2008; 12:45 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.

Serving SAUK, JUNEAU, AND IOWA COUNTIES:

• Baraboo County Highway Building, Intersection of Hwys. 136 & 12, Baraboo, WI

Photos: Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin 6.26.08

Photos available for download by the media.

Fast Facts: Wisconsin 6.27.08

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

Consolidated relief information for Wisconsin:

• 34 Shelters opened
• 1,405 Shelter overnight stays
• 21,912* Meals served
• 40,771 Snacks served
• 23 Emergency Response Vehicles deployed
• 583* Total Cases
• 13,680 Clean up kits distributed
• 2,380 Comfort kits distributed
• 2,416 Mental health contacts
• 1,991 Health services contacts
• 971 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: Wisconsin 6.27.08

(Updated June 27, 2008; 11:10 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.

Serving SAUK, JUNEAU, AND IOWA COUNTIES:

• Baraboo County Highway Building, Intersection of Hwys. 136 & 12, Baraboo, WI

COLUMBIA COUNTY

• Portage High School, 301 Collins Street, Portage, WI

VERNON COUNTY

• Viola Methodist Church, 404 North Commercial Street, Viola, WI

• Desoto Community Center, Highway 35, Desoto, WI

Available Resources: Clean up kits/water

Service Delivery Sites: Wisconsin 6.27.08

(Updated June 27, 2008; 1:10 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.

COLUMBIA COUNTY

• Columbus High School, 1164 Farnham St., Columbus, WI

Days and Hours of Operations: 10a to 7 p

LA CROSSE COUNTY

• Scenic Bluffs Chapter of the American Red Cross, (La Cross Chapter Office), 2927 Losey Blvd., La Cross, WI

MILWAUKEE COUNTY

• Southeast Wisconsin Chapter of the American Red Cross, (Milwaukee Chapter Office), 2600 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI

Days and Hours of Operations: 9a to 6p

Press Release: Wisconsin 6.26.08

Governor Doyle Visits, Applauds Red Cross
Work Continues as Waters Rise and Recede

Contact: Barb Behling – Office: 571-918-5547 Cell: 512-529-79

Madison, WI. June 26, 2008 – As flood waters across Wisconsin rose and fell, leaving behind it a path of destruction, the constant was the presence of the American Red Cross. Governor Doyle visited the Wisconsin Flood Headquarters at 1111 Deming Way this morning. He listened to the morning briefing and then addressed the team of professionally trained volunteers.

Glenn Lockwood, the Disaster Director started the morning briefing with an overview of services 964 trained Red Cross professionals, whom have gathered from around nation to assist Wisconsin’s disaster relief operation. To date, they have provided the following services:

• 35 Shelters Opened
• 54,788 Meals and Snacks Served
• 23 Emergency Response Vehicles have traveled Wisconsin – coast-to-coast
• 14,841 Clean-up and Comfort Kits Distributed
• 3,397 Health and Mental Health Contacts

He continued, “While our work has assisted thousands during dark moments, we have more territory to cover and the rain isn’t over yet.” He then thanked Governor Doyle for all his disaster support and long-standing support of the American Red Cross.”

Having traveled many days and miles in Blackhawk helicopters, Gov. Doyle stated “I’ve seen Red Cross personnel in action, doing just what they have been trained to do. In fact, at one shelter I was chatting with volunteers from Fond du Lac and within a few days, the storms hit their hometown. I’m sure they hurried back to assist there as well. The cooperation and dedication from around the state and the nation is unprecedented.”

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 Midwest 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. Call 1-800-REDCROSS or 1-800-257-7575 (Spanish). Contributions to the Disaster Relief Fund may be sent to your local American Red Cross chapter or to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, DC 20013. Internet users can make a secure online contribution by visiting www.redcross.org.

Fast Facts: Wisconsin 6.26.08

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

Consolidated relief information for Wisconsin:

• 34* Shelters opened
• 1,405 Shelter overnight stays
• 19,731 Meals served
• 38,590 Snacks served
• 23 Emergency Response Vehicles deployed
• 13,119 Clean up kits distributed
• 2,204 Comfort kits distributed
• 2,213 Mental health contacts
• 1,882 Health services contacts
• 971 Red Cross workers deployed

Term Definitions

* indicates a correction to yesterday’s numbers

Fast Facts: The American Red Cross Response 6.26.08

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

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

• 120* Shelters opened
• 12,251 Shelter overnight stays
• 308,624 Meals served
• 467,027 Snacks served
• 131 Emergency Response Vehicles deployed
• 45,265* Clean up kits distributed
• 15,718 Comfort kits distributed
• 13,489 Mental health contacts
• 11,075 Health services contacts
• 5,252 Red Cross workers deployed

Term Definitions

* indicates a correction to yesterday’s numbers

Shelter Location Information: Wisconsin 6.26.08

(Updated June 26, 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.

COLUMBIA COUNTY

• St. Mary Catholic School, 315 West Cook St., Portage, WI

ROCK COUNTY

• Aldrich Middle School, 1859 Northgate Drive, Beloit, WI

Service Delivery Sites: Wisconsin 6.26.08

(Updated June 26, 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.

COLUMBIA COUNTY

• Columbus High School, 1164 Farnham St., Columbus, WI

Days and Hours of Operations: 10a to 7 p

LA CROSSE COUNTY

• Scenic Bluffs Chapter of the American Red Cross, (La Cross Chapter Office), 2927 Losey Blvd., La Cross, WI

MILWAUKEE COUNTY

• Southeast Wisconsin Chapter of the American Red Cross, (Milwaukee Chapter Office), 2600 W. , Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI

Days and Hours of Operations: 9a to 6p

Bulk Distribution: Wisconsin 6.25.08

(Updated June 25, 2008; 4:30 pm 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.

Serving SAUK, JUNEAU, AND IOWA COUNTIES:

• Baraboo County Highway Building, Intersection of Hwys. 136 & 12, Baraboo, WI

COLUMBIA COUNTY

• Portage High School, 301 Collins Street, Portage, WI

Viola Methodist Church

• 404 North Commercial Street, Viola, WI, Desoto Community Center, Highway 35, Desoto, WI

Available Resources: Clean up kits/water

Shelter Location Information: Wisconsin 6.25.08

(Updated June 25, 2008; 4:30 pm 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.

ROCK COUNTY

• Aldrich Middle School, 1859 Northgate Drive, Beloit, WI

Service Delivery Sites: Wisconsin 6.25.08

(Updated June 25, 2008; 4:30 pm 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.

COLUMBIA COUNTY

• Columbus High School, 1164 Farnham St., Columbus, WI

Days and Hours of Operations: 10a to 7 p

LA CROSSE COUNTY

• Scenic Bluffs Chapter of the American Red Cross (La Cross Chapter Office), 2927 Losey Blvd., La Cross, WI

MILWAUKEE COUNTY

• Southeast Wisconsin Chapter of the American Red Cross (Milwaukee Chapter Office), 2600 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI

Days and Hours of Operations: 9a to 6p