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Red Cross Releases Damage Assessment for Rochester Neighborhoods
[Rochester, MN, June 18, 2010, 8:00 AM] – American Red Cross volunteers wrapped up disaster assessment of affected neighborhoods in Rochester late this afternoon. After compiling that data we now know that a total 127 homes were affected by last night’s storm. Of those, 8 homes were completely destroyed, 19 sustained major damage and 35 homes had minor damage. 65 additional homes were affected in some way by the storm but did not fit the minor or major damage categories. The American Red Cross continues to plan for an ongoing response to this disaster.
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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