The American Red Cross shelter at 1710 Avery Avenue on the Riley County Fairgrounds closed Saturday.

Open since Monday when flash flooding impacted and displaced hundreds of local residents, the remaining residents of the shelterhave located alternate housing options.

“We are extremely grateful to all of our community partners in Manhattan who have rallied together to support the residents affected by this devastating event, ” said Jane Blocher, Executive Director of the American Red Cross.  She noted the multi-agency resource center on Friday brought dozens of organizations together at one location to provide support services to countless people seeking help. Blocker stated, “Because of this wonderful collaboration, we are able to successfully help these residents move forward in their recovery.”