7/22/14 11:25 a.m. American Red Cross Assistance Update

The Red Cross has mobilized several Emergency Response Vehicles today, Tuesday, July 22^nd, to provide additional feeding sites throughout our affected communities. Feeding will be available during lunch and dinner times at: ·         The AgriPlex at the Okanogan Fairgrounds (fixed site)
·         Twisp Community Center (fixed site)
·         Throughout the Pateros community (mobile feeding)
·         Throughout the Carlton community (mobile feeding)
·         All open Red Cross shelters – see below

Red Cross shelters that continue to be in operation include:

·         The Winthrop Barn - 51 N Hwy 20, Winthrop
·         Chelan High School - 215 W. Webster Ave. Chelan
·         Brewster High School – 503 South 7^th, Brewster

Since the start of Red Cross operations on this disaster (July 17, 2014), the Red Cross has provided 232 overnight stays emergency shelters; 2,032 meals; and 1,190 snacks.

The Red Cross encourages all residents in the area to take steps to be wildfire ready. A simple step is to download the free Red Cross Wildfire App which provides updated fire and shelter information, has an easy way to let loved ones know you are safe, and provides good tips on how to prepare your home and family for evacuations when they are necessary.

You can help people affected by disasters like the Washington wildfires and countless other crises by making a donation to support 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. Visit www.redcross.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS or text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.

Media Contact

Megan Snow, Communications Director

American Red Cross

(509) 990-0969

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