Shelters will open at 1:00 p.m. in St. Louis City, North St. Louis County and Belleville, IL
St. Louis, Friday, December 1, 2006 - In response to widespread power outages resulting from a severe winter storm, the American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter is opening three emergency shelters to provide a safe place for residents to seek 24-hour refuge from the cold temperatures. Each full-service location will open at 1:00 p.m. and provide for emergency needs including food, shelter and health services. As assessment continues, additional locations for shelters are under evaluation, with more details to be provided as they are available.
Red Cross emergency shelters will remain open 24/7 as long as they are needed, and the locations include:
St. Louis City -
North St. Louis County -
Metro East -
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. 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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