Red Cross disaster workers and volunteers are working to provide safe shelter, meals and support to those impacted by severe weather. The potential for more severe weather and life-threatening flooding could impact people across the Indiana Region, and the Red Cross is encouraging people to be prepared and take steps to help protect your family.
A Red Cross shelter opened at 6 p.m. EST Friday at the Shelby County Fairgrounds located at 500 Frank Street, Shelbyville, IN 46176. Red Cross volunteers are also supporting a partner-run shelter, which opened at 5 p.m. EST on Friday at the Salvation Army located at 331 East Main Street, Madison, IN 47250.
Shelby County Fairgrounds
500 Frank Street
Shelbyville, IN 46176
Salvation Army
331 East Main Street
Madison, IN 47250
If you need assistance, please call 1-800 RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Red Cross shelters are open 24 hours a day and we do not require people to show identification. Anyone coming to a Red Cross shelter is encouraged to bring personal items for each member of their family, including prescription and emergency medications, extra clothing, pillows, blankets, hygiene supplies, important documents and other comfort items.
Red Cross disaster workers are on the ground, working with state and local official to help people impacted by these storms and at risk for flooding. Shelters are open and more Red Crossers are standing by should there be a need to expand the response.
GET READY NOW More storms could impact the Indiana Region and flood risks remain in effect this weekend. The Red Cross urges people to take steps now to protect you and your loved ones safe and to be weather aware this weekend. You and members of your household should have a plan to evacuate and a plan to shelter safely at home. Your evacuation plan should include knowing where you’ll go, how you’ll get there and where you’ll stay. Your stay-at-home plan should focus on gathering supplies so you can live safely without power, water, gas, phone or internet for a long time.
During a flood, be prepared to evacuate immediately if local officials advise.
If a tornado warning is issued or if you suspect a tornado, go to your safe place immediately.
If thunder roars, go indoors. Postpone outdoor activities if the forecast calls for thunderstorms. Watch for storm signs, such as darkening skies, lightning flashes and increasing wind action.
RED CROSS APPS Download the free Red Cross First Aid app, so you’ll know what to do if emergency help is delayed and the free Emergency app for weather alerts, open Red Cross shelter locations and safety steps for different emergencies. Choose whether you want to view the content in English or Spanish with an easy-to-find language selector. Find Red Cross apps in smartphone app stores by searching for the American Red Cross or going to redcross.org/apps.
About the American Red Cross Indiana Region:
The American Red Cross of Indiana Region serves 6.9 million people in 104 counties in Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Ohio through its five chapters: Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest, and Greater Indianapolis (Regional Headquarters). The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit us at Redcross.org/Indiana or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @indianaredcross. LinkedIn: American Red Cross of Indiana.
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