JULY 2, 2024 — More than 225 American Red Cross disaster workers have been assisting in the response effort to the flooding in Northwest Iowa, providing vital support and comfort to those forced from their homes.
The Red Cross is currently managing or supporting five shelters in Northwest Iowa:
- 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
- Correctionville River Valley Community School, 916 Hackberry Street, Correctionville, IA 51016
Since the onset of the flooding, there have been nearly 3,000 overnight stays in shelters managed or supported by the Red Cross. Last night, the Red Cross and partners supported over 220 people in shelters.
The Red Cross has provided nearly 17,000 meals and more than 17,500 snacks to affected residents.Additionally, the Red Cross is distributing clean-up kits and relief supplies, already putting more than 6,500 supplies in the hands of residents.
As it is safe to do so, Red Cross volunteers are assessing the residential damage in impacted communities to better understand what help families may need in the coming days, weeks and months. The Red Cross plays a critical role in helping residents and communities recover in the weeks and months after a disaster.
The Red Cross remains in contact with local officials across the impacted areas to evaluate the needs of the impacted communities.
Residents affected by the floods can receive assistance by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767). The free Red Cross Emergency app can be downloaded for weather alerts, open Red Cross shelter locations and safety steps for emergencies such as flooding.
The flooding caused the cancellation of several blood drives in the affected areas, resulting in more than 130 units of blood going uncollected. The Red Cross encourages those in unaffected areas to make and keep blood donation appointments now by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
To support Red Cross Disaster Relief and help people affected by disasters like the floods in Iowa, visit redcross.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or text REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.
