SIOUX CITY, Iowa (Iowa Media Wire) — UPDATE (6/28/2024 @12:40 p.m.): The Red Cross provided an update on its flooding response in northwest Iowa.
The Red Cross is managing four shelters. They are as listed.
- Clay County Regional Event Center, 800 West 18th Street, Spencer, IA 51301
- Faith Reformed Church, 1305 7th Street, Rock Valley, IA 51247
- West Sioux High School, 1300 Falcon Drive, Hawarden, IA 51023
- Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 5010 Military Road, Sioux City, IA 51103
The Red Cross said that more than 225 Red Cross disaster workers have been assisting in efforts. It has also had 2,000 overnight stays, with 220 people in shelters Thursday night. The Red Cross said it has provided more than 12,500 meals and snacks and provided more than 6,000 supplies.
Any residents affected by flooding can call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to receive assistance. The Red Cross Emergency app can also be downloaded for weather alerts, open Red Cross shelter locations and safety steps.
The Red Cross is accepting donations, which can be made by donating on the Red Cross website, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767), or texting REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation
PREVIOUS: With the American Red Cross fully moving its shelter into the Sacred Heart Church, there will be different accommodations for people Thursday.
Some of the resources the shelter will provide include showers, food, a place to sleep, and a comfort case that includes soap, shampoo, lotion, tissues and more.
“We’re looking at the emergency needs of families,” Peter Teahen with the American Red Cross said. “FEMA will come in, the state will come in and take care of the long-term needs. We’re kind of at the beginning of the process to help them get to the point where they can get additional assistance from the government.”
The Red Cross will continue helping people affected by the flood.