AMERICAN RED CROSS OPENS SHELTERS FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY TORNADOES

RALEIGH, NC April 16, 2011 – The American Red Cross has opened shelters at the following locations to assist those affected by the tornadoes and severe storms today.

Wake County
Garner United Methodist Church, 201 Methodist Dr., Garner, 27529
Heritage High School - 1150 Forestville Road,   Wake Forest, NC, 27587

Johnston County – Feeding Location only
Micro Middle School, 301 E. Main St, Micro, NC  27576
 
Lee County
SanLee Middle School - 2309 Tramway Rd. Sanford, NC 27330  

Red Cross volunteers will provide warm meals and a shoulder to lean on for those with immediate, disaster-caused needs.

Anyone evacuating to a Red Cross shelter should bring essential items for each member of the family:

 Prescriptions and emergency medications
 Foods that meet unusual dietary requirements
 Identification to show residence is in affected area and important personal documents
 Extra clothing, pillows, blankets, hygiene supplies and other comfort items
 Supplies needed for children and infants, such as diapers, formula and toys
 Special items for family members who are elderly or disabled
 Note – Public health regulations do not permit pets in shelters; service animals are permitted.

Let your family know you are safe. Register on the American Red Cross Safe and Well website through www.redcross.org.

You can help people affected by disasters like tornadoes in North Carolina, 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. Visit www.redcross.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS. Contributions may also be sent to your local American Red Cross chapter or to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, DC 20013.

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