Meal Service in Americus

 

The American Red Cross completes serving meals after dinner on Tuesday,  March 13, in Americus.  Snacks and drinks will continue to be delivered to neighborhoods in Americus on Thursday, March 15 until Thursday, March 22.

Information Update 3-9-07

N O T I C E

AFTER FRIDAY, MARCH 9th, AT 2:00 P.M. NO MEALS WILL BE SERVED FROM FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH ON LEE STREET.

Beginning at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 9th, Red Cross will be serving meals at theBel-Air Plaza located between Lamar and Forsyth at Prince Street.

Continental breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be served daily between 8:30 and 6:30.  This will continue as needed.  THIS IS FOR TAKE OUT ONLY.

Individual and family assistance will continue at First Baptist Church on Lee St. but will be closed on Sunday, March 11 to resume on Monday, March 12 at 9 a.m.

Assistance in Albany Area

The Southwest Georgia Chapter, with help from the Capital Area Chapter in Tallahassee, Florida, is providing services at three Emergency Aid Stations:

Clay County
13 Pataula Heights Lane
End of Days Crossroads at River

Baker County
Old Courthouse, Newton
Corner of E. Washington Avenue and N. Main

Worth County
County Fire Department
203 E. Willingham Street, Sylvester

These stations will offer snacks, water, and client services, including Health and Mental Health Services. Hot meals served at noon, Sunday. If you have questions, please call 1-866-GET-INFO.

Fast Facts – Friday 3/2

Red Cross Disaster Relief Operation at a Glance Numbers as of End of Day 3/2/2007
	Last 24 Hours	To Date
Meals Served	2,400	2,400
Snacks Served	5,140	5,140
Shelters Open	1	1
Number in Shelter	13	13
Middle Flint Chapter (Americus, GA) (Already included in above)
Meals Served	2,000	2,000
Snacks Served	3,500	3,500

Feeding Operations

The American Red Cross has dispatched Response Vehicles to the following areas in Georgia:

3 to Macon, (serving surrounding areas)
5 to Americus, (serving surrounding areas)
3 to Albany, (serving surrounding areas)