MAY 25, 2019 —The American Red Cross is operating two shelters in Kansas to assist those who have been displaced from their homes due to flooding. The shelters are located at:
- Fredonia High School, 916 Robinson St., Fredonia, Kansas
- Jefferson Street Baptist Church, 300 S. Jefferson Street, Eureka, Kansas
Five additional shelter locations are on standby and prepared to open if needed at:
- First Covenant Church, 2625 E. Magnolia Road, Salina, Kansas
- Erie High School 1400 N. Main Street, Erie, Kansas
- Chapman Elementary School, 500 Irish Dr., Chapman, Kansas
- Emmanuel Church, 1300 N. Vine, Abilene, Kansas
- First Baptist Church, 1101 N. 4th Street, Burlington, Kansas
The Red Cross is working closely with local emergency management officials to coordinate relief services. Anyone who has been displaced from their home can contact their local county Emergency Management for latest shelter information in their area.
Volunteers are on hand in the open shelters to provide a safe place to stay, a place to sleep, a hot meal and referrals to community services. Anyone evacuating to a shelter should bring essential items for each member of the family, including:
- Prescriptions and emergency medications
- Foods that meet unusual dietary requirements
- Identification to show residence is in affected area 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