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Red Cross
Emergency Services
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Red Cross
Response
Western Washington Floods
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As heavy rains caused rivers to rise to historic levels
throughout Western Washington, roads have been washed away, homes crumbled and
families were forced to flee with only a moment's notice.
Responding immediately, Red Cross disaster volunteers throughout
Washington State, opened 17 emergency shelters to provide safe haven
for families displaced from their homes due to rising floodwaters.
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Red Cross WA
Floods
Disaster Response
FAST FACTS
As of November 13, 2006 -
15 Red Cross Shelters Opened
507 Red Cross Relief Workers
254 Disaster Mental Health Contacts
19,925 Meals & Snacks Served
1.011 Clean-Up Kits Distributed
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Over 450
Red Cross disaster relief volunteers have been working on the disaster
relief operation – 348 have been local Red Cross volunteers from Washington
State.
More than 19,925
snacks and meals have been served to date, and Red Cross disaster teams
have distributed over 1,011 clean-up kits and 400 comfort kits to
residents with flood damage.
As rivers begin to recede and return to normal levels and families
return home to clean up and dry out, your help is greatly needed. Please
support the American Red Cross and the people we serve. Your support for
the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund will help victims of this
and thousands of disasters across the country each year. |
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LOCAL RED CROSS
FAST FACTS
Since
June 2006,
your
local American Red Cross
Mount Rainier Chapter has responded to over 50 local disasters.
Red Cross disaster volunteers
have assisted over 200 people displaced
from their homes.
Red Cross provides immediate emergency assistance for those affected
by a disaster by providing temporary shelter, vouchers for food and
clothing, blankets, comfort kits, and community referrals.
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HOW YOU CAN HELP!
All American Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by
voluntary donations of time and money from the American people.
You can help the victims of thousands of disasters across the country
each year - disasters like the Western Washington floods - by making a
financial gift to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund, which
enables the Red Cross to provide shelter, food, counseling and other
assistance to victims of disaster.
The American Red Cross honors donor intent. If you wish to designate
your donation to a specific disaster please do so at the time of your
donation. Call 1-800-REDCROSS or 1-800-257-7575 (Spanish). |
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Disaster Services Quick Links
Local Red Cross Disaster Relief
Local Red Cross Response
Shop @ the Red Cross On-Line Store
Volunteer Opportunities
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Contributions to the Disaster Relief Fund may be sent to your local
American Red Cross chapter or to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243,
Washington, DC 20013.
Internet users can make a secure online contribution by visiting
www.redcross.org.
American Red Cross Mount Rainier Chapter
ATTN: Disaster Relief Fund
1235 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 474-0400
American Red Cross Mount Rainier Chapter
ATTN: Disaster Relief Fund
2618 12th Court SW, Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 352-8575
American Red Cross Mount Rainier Chapter
ATTN: Disaster Relief Fund
1817 South Market Blvd.
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 748-4607
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