Hundreds of evacuees have stopped by Red Cross shelters in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernadino Counties during the day for a meal or to get information about their neighborhoods. Others have stayed to get a good nights rest. Perhaps most importantly, shelters serve as a place where evacuees can get emotional support. (more…)
The Red Cross response to Gustav and Ike and the rest of the 2008 hurricanes continues and will continue for probably months. The Red Cross is there, giving comfort and staying busy behind the scenes, without fanfare or fuss. (more…)
More than 100 shelters are open, because many of those who evacuated from Ike cannot go home yet, and those that left ahead of Gustav returned to find their homes without power, damaged or in some cases, destroyed. (more…)
For those affected by Hurricane Ike, it is important to focus first on safety, shelter, food and cleaning up. As these needs are taken care of, it becomes just as important to pay extra attention to the emotional well being of those who have been affected. (more…)
