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Issue: 850 Date: 12/7/2006
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American Red Cross Shelters More Than 800 People Over 3 Nights
and Serves More Than 5,200 Meals and Snacks
Shelters remain open in St. Louis City; St. Louis County; Belleville, IL; and Farmington, MO
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St. Louis, Monday, December 4, 2006 - The American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter has sheltered 823 people over three nights and served 5,241 meals and snacks to shelter guests since opening five emergency shelters in the wake of a severe winter storm and widespread power outages. The Red Cross is partnering with emergency management officials and many other local municipalities and agencies to provide assistance, including the Southern Baptists, Missouri Convention to prepare as many as 1,000 meals a day.
Four Red Cross shelters remain open 24-hours to provide safe refuge from the cold temperatures for those who have lost power. At each of these full-service facilities, the Red Cross is providing assistance for emergency needs that includes shelter, food and health services. As assessment continues, additional shelters will be opened if the need arises.
Red Cross emergency shelters remain open at the following locations. Note: Any and all people without power are welcome at any of these locations.* St. Louis City - Wohl Recreation Center - 1515 North Kingshighway Blvd. - St. Louis City* North St. Louis County - John F. Kennedy Community Center - 315 Howdershell Road - Florissant, MO
Red Cross emergency shelters that remain open but have changed locations include the following:* St. Francois County, MO - Farmington Civic Center - 2 Black Knight Drive - Farmington, MO* Metro East - Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park - 200 South Belt East - Belleville, IL
Red Cross shelters that are no longer needed and have closed include the following:* Jefferson County, MO - Arnold Recreation Center - 1695 Missouri State Road - Arnold, MO
About Red Cross Emergency Services:The American Red Cross provides immediate assistance with food, clothing, shelter and other needs in the wake of disasters and emergencies. The Red Cross is able to respond 24 hours a day, seven days a week and provide a vast array of programs and services throughout the region due to the dedication of thousands of volunteers that give freely of their time.
How to Help:The American Red Cross is not a government agency. All disaster relief services are provided free of charge thanks to the financial generosity of the St. Louis community. If you need assistance, or to find out how you can help, please contact the St. Louis Area Chapter at 314.516.2800 or www.redcrossstl.org.
About the American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter:Founded in 1917, the American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter provides emergency relief and preparedness training more than 410,000 times each year. The Red Cross is not a government agency and depends on the efforts of thousands of volunteers and donors to provide a wide range of community support services, including disaster relief, first aid and CPR training, water safety, services to military personnel and support for blood services. The Chapter, a United Way agency, provides programs and services to St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Charles County and Jefferson County in Missouri, as well as Monroe, St. Clair (including Scott Air Force Base) and part of Madison County in Illinois. All disaster relief services are provided free of charge thanks to the generosity of the American people. To learn more about Red Cross programs, volunteer opportunities, and how you can help, contact the St. Louis Area Chapter at 314.516.2800 or www.redcrossstl.org. |
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