Latest From Red Cross On North Texas Tornadoes Response
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NORTH TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) - Following a devastating tornado outbreak across multiple counties in North Texas, the American Red Cross is providing immediate aid around the clock. Still in the emergency phase of the response, the top priorities for the American Red Cross are providing safe shelter and meals, individual support for families, the distribution of supplies throughout hard-hit areas and completing a comprehensive disaster assessment to determine how many families will need help from the American Red Cross. Information is updated regularly @RedCrossDFW and on the Red Cross blog.
SHELTER LOCATIONS:
Red Cross shelters remain open for residents who don't have a place to stay following Saturday's deadly tornado outbreak across Ellis, Dallas, Collin and Rockwall counties. Tonight, tornado victims can shelter at Gale Fields Recreation Center in Garland, Moates Elementary School in Glenn Heights or Steadham Elementary School in Rowlett. Last night, 83 people spent the night at a Red Cross location. Shelters will remain open until everyone has a safe place to stay.
RESOURCE CENTERS:
Red Cross teams are now available at tornado resource centers that opened today:
First Baptist Church, 124 S. Washington Street, Farmersville, Texas. Hours Noon-6:00 p.m.
Granger Recreation Center, 1310 W. Ave F, Garland, Texas. Hours 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
At the center, residents can sit down and discuss their needs with a trained Red Cross volunteer. They can also meet with a variety of other organizations coming together to help tornado victims. Hours of operation can change daily.
SUPPLY DISTRIBUTION:
Red Cross teams continue to distribute items such as shovels, rakes, tarps, work gloves and more throughout the affected communities. Supply distribution will continue until everyone has the tools they need for their clean-up efforts.
DAMAGE ASSESSMENT:
Red Cross damage assessment crews will head back out again tomorrow to continue with a comprehensive damage assessment that will show how many residential structures were damaged in the storm, with a breakdown of the types of damage. This helps the Red Cross understand how many families it will need to support in the weeks and months ahead. Preliminary damage assessment numbers are expected tomorrow.
HOW TO HELP:
The best way to ensure the Red Cross can respond quickly and where needed most is through a financial contribution. Donations can be made here, by calling 1-800-REDCROSS or texting the word REDCROSS to 90999 to give $10.