Red Cross Mobilizes After Tornadoes

June 12, 2008

Press Release

The Midway-Kansas Chapter of the American Red Cross

June 12th, 2008

Throughout the night of Wednesday, June 11, and early morning Thursday, June 12, severe weather including tornadoes struck much of north-central Kansas. In response, the American Red Cross set up a shelter located on the Abilene Fairgrounds in Sterl Hall located at the intersection of NW Eighth St. and N. Rogers. It housed 35 people Wednesday night, and more are expected in the following nights as many families are without power.

The Red Cross is currently assessing the damage caused by the storm to determine how many volunteers and supplies will be needed for the relief operation. Dillons and the Kansas Food Bank have already stepped up to help and have donated pallets of water and snacks for the affected areas which are being delivered today.

If you are a victim and need assistance call the North Central Kansas Chapter at 1-866-723-3892.

Those who have loved ones in the affected areas should continue to try to contact their family and friends via telephone. However, the North Central Kansas Chapter of the Red Cross has a phone number, 1-866-723-3892 if you still cannot reach those who may be affected. Also, you can check for loved ones at www.redcross.org and click on Safe and Well. Disaster victims can register themselves as "Safe and Well" through the Red Cross can do so at the Abilene City Library, 209 NW 4^th street.

Anyone interested in helping tornado victims but who are not Red Cross trained should contact the Volunteer Center in Salina at 785-823-3128.

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