St. Louis, Saturday, March 22, 2008 - The American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter is seeing a significant drop in the need for shelter and emergency assistance following flooding in the Greater St. Louis area. While one Red Cross shelter remains open, two shelters are no longer needed and are being closed: 

Red Cross volunteers continue to staff the remaining shelter while providing meals and snacks to evacuees. In addition, Red Cross workers are conducting damage assessments in the affected areas, providing food and beverages to emergency responders, and distributing emergency supplies to evacuees.

 

The American Red Cross is a charity, not a government agency, and relies upon the generosity of the local community to provide relief during times of disaster. To make a contribution in support of disaster relief for this and future events, please contact the Red Cross at 314.516.2800 or donate on-line at www.redcrossstl.org.

 

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, 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. 

 

Founded in 1917, the American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter celebrates 91 years of dedicated service, providing emergency relief and preparedness training more than 446,600 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.