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Disaster Alert: Severe Storms in Mississippi
October 18, 2012Disaster Alert
Mississippi – Severe storms with strong winds went through Leake, Scott, Newton, Neshoba and Sharkey counties overnight causing sporadic damage. There are reports of possible injuries in two counties.
The East Central Mississippi and Mississippi Capital River Chapters are monitoring the situation and will be doing disaster assessment.
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Disaster Alert: Brush Fire in North Dakota
October 18, 2012Disaster Alert
North Dakota – A brush fire burnt many structures, prompted evacuations, destroyed power lines and caused the temporary closure of parts of US Highway 12 in Adams County yesterday.
The West Dakota Chapter has placed a shelter on standby and is working with partners to feed and hydrate about 177 firefighters. Chapter is working with Emergency Operations Centers and will be doing disaster assessment when conditions permit.
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Disaster Alerts: Forest Fires Nebraska
October 18, 2012Disaster Alert
Nebraska – Three forest fires in Cherry, Custer and Madison counties resulted in the evacuation of a small community in Cherry County yesterday.
The Central Plains Chapter will be doing disaster assessment to determine the extent of damage and provide the necessary assistance.
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Disaster Alert: Explosion in Kansas
October 18, 2012Disaster Alert
Kansas – Some residents were evacuated in Goodland, Sherman County after a gas line explosion yesterday.
The Western Kansas ARC is in the process of opening a shelter and is in communication with the County Emergency Management to determine the extent of damage.
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Disaster Alert: Forest Fire in California
October 18, 2012Disaster Alert
California – A forest fire in Santa Barbara County threatened around 100 homes and prompted the evacuation of residents yesterday.
The Santa Barbara County Chapter opened a shelter and closed it shortly thereafter. Chapter has Emergency Response Vehicles, Health Services and Disaster Action Teams available if needed.
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Press Release: Red Cross Responds to Storm Damage in the Delta
October 18, 2012
Red Cross Responds to Storm Damage in the Delta
Greenville, MS - American Red Cross Northwest Mississippi Chapter is responding to this morning’s severe weather in Bolivar, Coahoma, Grenada, Tallahatchie and Tate Counties.
With reports of strong winds and rain in the Delta area, staff and volunteer teams are in the area providing client case work with assistance for displaced families.
“The Red Cross has issued a Disaster Assessment Team (DAT) call, and our outreach volunteers and staff are assessing the damage to determine the communities needs,” said Jo Gibbons, Readiness and Response Manager. “Outreach teams are spread throughout the Delta area and they will also determine client service delivery, including food, shelter and clothing for people with emergency or immediate needs.”
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Press Release: East Central Chapter Provides Comfort for Storm Victims
October 18, 2012
East Central Chapter Provides Comfort for Storm Victims
Red Cross Provides Tips to Stay Safe After a Tornado
MERIDIAN, MS, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2012 – The East Central Chapter is on the scene in four Mississippi counties–Leake, Neshoba, Newton and Scott– to help those affected by this morning’s storm and unconfirmed tornadic activity. Red Cross is helping residents impacted by the storm by providing emergency shelter, food, clothing, and a shoulder to lean on.
“In the days and weeks to come, the East Central Chapter will be coordinating with emergency officials and local community partners to help residents impacted by the unconfirmed tornado get back on their feet,” said Gordon Stewart, Readiness and Response Manager. “The Red Cross will keep client caseworkers on the ground providing emergency services as long as needed, in addition to providing emotional support to those affected by the storm.”
The Red Cross offers the following tips for those in the affected area to stay safer:
• Continue listening to local radio or television stations or a NOAA Weather Radio for updated information and instructions. If you are away from home, return only when authorities say it is safe to do so.
• Avoid damaged areas as your presence might hamper rescue and other emergency operations and put you at further risk from the residual effects of tornadoes.
• Stay out of damaged buildings.
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