WATFORD CITY, N.D. (July 10, 2018) – The American Red Cross is in Watford City, ND to assist people affected by the tornado that hit early Tuesday morning.
Several Red Cross volunteers and staff are on scene working with government and community partners to support an emergency shelter. The Red Cross is providing water, food and snacks, as well as comfort items such as blankets, cots and comfort kits.
Anyone displaced by this storm can go to the Watford City Civic Center for a safe place to stay. Our teams are working closely with emergency officials in McKenzie County to assess the needs of the community and will continue to provide support as needed.
PREPARING FOR SEVERE WEATHER With the National Weather Service forecasting the possibility of more severe weather, the Red Cross urges everyone to review thunderstorm safety and preparedness information.
RED CROSS EMERGENCY APP People can be prepared for severe weather by downloading the all-inclusive Red Cross Emergency App. It monitors more than 35 different severe weather and emergency alerts to help keep you and your loved ones safe. Find it in smartphone app stores by searching for the American Red Cross, going to redcross.org/apps, or texting GETEMERGENCY to 90999.
About the American Red Cross:
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 redcross.org or visit us on Twitter at @RedCrossDakotas.
