On Tuesday, June 23, at noon, the Red Cross shelter at the Lincoln Community Center will be relocated to Pierce Middle School in Merrillville. The new shelter site is a more convenient location to better serve people affected by tornadoes and severe weather across Lake County.

What: Red Cross Shelter in Lake County, Indiana

Where: Pierce Middle School – 199 E 70^th Avenue, Merrillville, IN 46410

When: 12 p.m. CT on Tuesday, June 23

Since the onset of severe weather, the Indiana Region of the American Red Cross has provided more than 240 overnight stays to impacted individuals.

Those arriving at a Red Cross shelter should bring essential items for each member of their family and pets, including: 

• Prescription and emergency medications  
• Foods that meet special dietary requirements  
• Extra clothing, pillows, blankets, hygiene supplies and other comfort items  
• Chargers for any electronic devices  
• Books, games and other forms of entertainment 
• Pet food, leashes, toys and more

 
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on social media.