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June 17 Storms - Red Cross Responds |
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American Red Cross Responds to Severe Weather in Southeast Minnesota
The American Red Cross is working to respond to the storms that swept across the area last night. Last night, three shelters were opened throughout Southeast Minnesota. One in Northwest Rochester which was later closed as residents found alternative housing. Another was opened in Albert Lea with about 20 people staying overnight. The Red Cross also opened an information center for citizens in the Ellendale/Hollandale area to gather and exchange information.
Currently, volunteers are working on disaster assessment in the hardest hit neighborhoods to obtain initial damage estimates. Once we have that information the Red Cross will be able to move ahead with the best service delivery approach to this situation.
You can help people affected by disasters like the recent tornadoes and windstorms by donating to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. On those rare occasions when donations exceed Red Cross expenses for a specific disaster, contributions are used to prepare for and serve victims of other disasters. Your gift enables the Red Cross to provide shelter, food, emotional support and other assistance to victims of all disasters. Call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) 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.
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and counsels victims of disasters; provides nearly half of the nation's blood supply; teaches lifesaving skills; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization — not a government agency — and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its humanitarian mission. For more information, please visit www.redcross.org or join our blog at www.redcrosschat.org.
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