The consolidated shelter location in Russellville, Missouri established for individuals affected by the Jefferson City and Eldon tornadoes has closed. Five Red Cross shelters remain open across the state of Missouri in response to flooding.
The Red Cross is continuing to distribute meals in Calhoun County, IL in Kampville. Damage assessments are also underway by the Red Cross to determine ongoing needs of residents affected by flooding and tornadoes.
Since the spring flooding and tornado responses began, the Red Cross provided the following in the state of Missouri and adjoining Illinois counties:
Shelters remaining open due to flooding are as follows:
Southeast Missouri shelter:
Eastern Missouri shelters:
Central Missouri shelter:
Items to bring to a shelter include clothing for a few days, bedding, toiletries, essential medication, and items for your children. 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.
During and after disasters, financial donations 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 or donate online at www.redcross.org.
Volunteers
Anyone wishing to volunteer to assist during these disasters or future disasters, please go to www.redcross.org to sign up