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HOUSTON – The American Red Cross with the help of partners have opened ten emergency shelter across the Texas Gulf Coast Region to assist those affected by Hurricane Beryl. Red Cross workers are prepared to provide meals, a place to cool off and safe place to sleep. Tomorrow we will have 10 emergency response vehicles out in the affected communities passing out food, water and emergency supplies.
| The shelters are located at: |
| Angleton Recreation Center |
| 1601 N Valderas Street |
| Angelton, TX 77515 |
| BakerRipley Gulfton Sharpstown Campus |
| 6500 Rookin Street |
| Houston, TX 77074 |
| BakerRipley Ripley House |
| 4410 Navigation Blvd |
| Houston, TX 77011 |
| Bayside Community Church |
| 25080 TX-172 |
| Port Lavaca, TX 77979 |
| East Montgomery County Community Center |
| 16401 First Street |
| Splendora, TX 7737 |
| Friends of North Rosenberg |
| 1908 Avenue E |
| Rosenberg, TX 77471 |
| Lone Star Convention Center |
| 2500 Lone Star Pkwy. |
| Montgomery, TX 77356 |
| Nehemiah Family Life Center |
| 650 Pollard Street |
| Jasper, TX 75951 |
| Sts. Simon & Jude Catholic Parish |
| 26777 Glen Loch Dr |
| The Woodlands, TX 77381 |
| West Montgomery County Comm. Dev. Ctr. |
| 31355 Friendship Dr. |
| Magnolia, TX 77355 |
| Anyone evacuating to a Red Cross shelter should bring essential items for each member of the family: |
| Prescriptions and emergency medications |
| Foods that meet unusual dietary requirements |
| Identification and important personal documents |
| Extra clothing, pillows, blankets, hygiene supplies and other comfort items |
| Supplies needed for children and infants, such as diapers, formula, and toys |
| Special items for family members who are elderly or disabled |
| Chargers for any electronic devices you bring with you |
| Books, games and other ways to entertain your family and yourself |
DOWNLOAD RED CROSS EMERGENCY APP Have safety and first aid information at your fingertips. The emergency app features weather alerts, information on open Red Cross shelters, a toolkit with a flashlight, strobe light and alarm, and a one-touch “I’m Safe” button that lets you use social media outlets to let family and friends know you are okay. The apps include a Spanish language toggle switch and can be downloaded by visiting redcross.org/apps.
Stay informed: The Red Cross has several smartphone apps available that will alert you to National Weather Service warnings for severe weather and flash flooding and provide you with preparedness and safety information. These free apps are available at redcross.org/apps.
VOLUNTEERING
The Texas Gulf Coast Region of the American Red Cross is fortunate to have volunteers who are trained, ready and willing to support our response to flooding in our communities. We thank individuals and community groups who are willing to support this effort and encourage them to register to become new volunteers to help with future disaster responses. Learn more and register online at redcross.org/volunteer and complete the online application.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
The Red Cross mission is delivered through the commitment and passion of its volunteers. Whether you have four hours a month or four hours a day, there’s a place for you. If interested in joining the Red Cross, discover the possibilities at redcross.org/volunteer.
Help people affected by disasters like severe storms, hurricanes and countless other crises by making a donation to American Red Cross Disaster Relief. Your gift enables the Red Cross to prepare for, respond to and help people recover from disasters big and small across the United States. Please consider making a donation today. Visit redcross.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
LEARN MORE: For more updates, follow the American Red Cross Texas Gulf Coast on Twitter and Facebook at @RedCrossTXGC. You can also contact the Greater Houston Chapter at (713) 526-8300, visit https://www.redcross.org/local/texas/gulf-coast.html or call 1-800-REDCROSS.
