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 St. Louis, Thursday, July 20, 2006 – The American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter has opened a fourth emergency shelter at
Hazelwood Central High School
in Florissant (15875 New Halls Ferry Road) as extreme heat and widespread power outages continue to impact the metropolitan area. The St. Louis Area Chapter estimates that approximately 500 people will be sheltered overnight in the four Red Cross shelter locations.
All Red Cross shelters will remain open for as long as necessary at the following locations:
St. Louis City:
• Marquette Recreation Center – 4025 Minnesota Avenue – South St. Louis City
• Wohl Recreation Center – 1515 N. Kingshighway Blvd. – North St. Louis City
St. Louis County:
• Hazelwood Central High School – 15875 New Halls Ferry Road – Florissant
Metro East:
• Emge Junior High School – 7401 Westchester Drive – Belleville, IL
As assessment continues, additional locations for shelters are under evaluation and will be opened as needed. For more sheltering information, the public is encouraged to call the St. Louis Area Chapter at 314.516.2700. In addition to the emergency shelters, the Red Cross will continue to support area cooling sites operated by the United Way’s Operation Weather Survival by providing cold beverages as needed.
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.
All Red Cross disaster relief assistance is free of charge, thanks to generous public support. For more information about volunteer opportunities, emergency services or a variety of other programs provided by the organization, log on to the St. Louis Area Chapter’s website at
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 and preparedness assistance more than 407,000 times each year. The Red Cross depends on the efforts of thousands of volunteers and 100 staff 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.
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