Red Cross assistance update in Americus

If anyone needs Red Cross assistance, client casework is being done at the Middle Flint Chapter of the American Red Cross from 9 a.m.-6p.m. each day.  The Chapter is located at 1509 Crawford in Americus. 

For information call:

• 229-938-1171
• 229-938-9175

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.

Shelters now closed in Georgia

All American Red Cross shelters in Georgia are now closed.

Those inquiring about Red Cross assistance should 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

Shelters updated

There is now just the one in Americus, although there is another facility on standby if there is a need.

Americus (Sumter County) (Map)
First Baptist Church
221 S Lee Street

Shelter in Americus

Americus
First Baptist Church
221 Lee Street

Sheltering Update

The American Red Cross is operating shelters at the following locations in Georgia:

Thomson (McDuffie County)
First Baptist Church
253 Jackson Street

Roberta
Crawford Middle School
401 Lowe

NOTE
We have information about significant damage in Americus - shelter info coming…