The American Red Cross is assisting communities devastated by tornadoes and severe flooding across Missouri and Arkansas.
Hundreds of residents in dozens of communities including Conway, Dardanelle, Fort Smith, Little Rock, Russellville, Toad Suck, Ozark, Pendleton, Pine Bluff, Van Buren along the Arkansas River are being evacuated due to historic flooding, with river crests reaching heights not seen since the record set in 1945.
On May 22, 16 confirmed tornadoes moved across Missouri, impacting hundreds of residents in communities including Eldon, Golden City and Jefferson City
On May 28, tornadoes struck the Kansas City area causing damage in Linwood and Bonner Springs, KS, and in Kearney and Excelsior Springs, MO.
The region currently has 7 shelters open, and dozens of staff and volunteers are working to coordinate relief efforts.
Our primary focus during a disaster like this is providing immediate shelter, food and water, and emotional support for those affected.
Available Shelters:
Red Cross supported shelter locations:
The Red Cross is set to close the following shelter shelters as individuals transition to the next phase of recovery:
Identification and/or proof of residency is NOT required to admitted to a Red Cross shelter.
Individuals and families planning to stay in a shelter are encouraged to bring with them:
The Red Cross is in communication with local emergency management officials to determine when additional assistance is needed.
Even as we provide emergency relief, Red Crossers are beginning the process to start creating community recovery plans and trained caseworkers will begin meeting with those individuals and families impacted by flooding to assist them in the recovery process.
The American Red Cross has established a toll-free number for Arkansas residents impacted by recent flooding to report damage and register for Red Cross recovery resources. The number is answered 24/7. Residents should call:
Callers will be asked to provide their name, address and contact information to register for Red Cross resources. Once registered, applicants will receive a follow-up call from a Red Cross volunteer. The volunteer will aid the caller in the development of an individualized recovery plan and inform them of available resources from partner agencies.
American Red Cross services are free and available to all regardless of race, religious beliefs, nationality, or citizenship status.
Emergency App w/Shelter info:
Anyone who needs to find a shelter may visit redcross.org/shelter, download the free Red Cross Emergency App or call 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767). The Emergency App is available in app stores by searching for the American Red Cross or going to redcross.org/apps.
Designate Safe and Well:
The American Red Cross encourages those in areas affected by severe storms to list themselves as “safe and well” online at https://safeandwell.communityos.org/cms/. Family and friends may then search for the name of anyone they are trying to locate on this site.
During and after disasters, financial donations best enable the Red Cross to help people recover from disasters big and small. Call, click, or text to give: visit redcross.org, call 1-800 RED CROSS or text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation donate online at www.redcross.org.
To volunteer to assist with this disaster or future disaster, please go to redcross.org.
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Served more than 12,993 meals and snacks.
Distributed more than 438 relief items.
Supported by 243 active volunteers.
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