HRCadmin posted on August 25, 2011 21:47
Red Cross Announces Hurricane Shelter Information
FAYETTEVILLE NC, August 26, 2011 – As Hurricane Irene approaches, the American Red Cross is preparing to support the following emergency shelters in collaboration with local emergency management offices and the Department of Social Services for people seeking shelter from the storms.
BLADEN COUNTY: All shelters open at 6:00pm today
Bladenboro Middle School 910 South Main St. Bladenboro NC 28320
Bladen Lakes Elementary School 9554 Johnston Town Rd Elizabethtown NC 28337
Clarkton School of Discovery 10000 North College St Clarkton NC 28433
Elizabethtown Middle School 1496 Hwy 701 South Elizabethtown NC 28337
Tar Heel Middle School 14888 NC 87 West Tar Heel NC 28392
East Arcadia Elementary School 21451 NC Hwy 87 Reigelwood NC 28456
SAMPSON COUNTY: All shelters open at 6:00pm today
Hobbton Middle School 12081 Hobbton Middle Sch Rd Newton Grove NC 28366
Union Elementary School 10400 Taylors Bridge Hwy Clinton NC 28328
Sampson Middle School 1201 W. Elizabeth St Clinton NC 28328
Personal items to bring with you to the shelter should include any medicines needed by members of the family, feeding formulas and diapers for infants, a pillow and blanket for each member of the family, a change of clothing, snacks, and books and simple toys for your children.
Public health requirements do not permit us to accept pets in shelters unless they are identified as “pet-friendly”. Please contact your local animal control department for more information about obtaining shelter for your pet.
People can find open Red Cross shelters by viewing an interactive Google map at www.redcross.org or by downloading the free Red Cross shelter app for their iPhone from the iTunes store. A mobile-friendly version of the Hurricane Safety Checklist is now available for smart phone users to download at www.redcross.org/mobile.
It’s important that those affected by the storm stay in contact with loved ones and the Red Cross Safe and Well website can help them do that. Safe and Well is a secure, easy-to-use online tool to help families connect in an emergency. People can register by visiting www.redcross.org/safeandwell.
About the American Red Cross:
You can help people affected by disasters like floods and tornadoes, as well as countless crises at home and around the world, by making a donation to support American Red Cross Disaster Relief. Your gift enables the Red Cross to prepare for and provide shelter, food, emotional support and other assistance in response to disasters. To make a donation, visit redcross.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Contributions may also be sent to your local American Red Cross Highlands Chapter 807 Carol Street, Fayetteville, NC 28314 (910-867-8151) or to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, DC 20013. To learn more about the work of the American Red Cross in the U.S. and around the world, please visit redcross.org.