RED CROSS OPENS SHELTERS IN NAVASOTA AND MEXIA

  

The American Red Cross Serving the Heart of Texas is working around the clock to help people in Mexia and Navasota, TX and other communities within the Heart of Texas with shelter, food, water, clean-up supplies and comfort after flash flooding and damaging thunderstorms swept through the region.

Red Cross Shelters are currently open in Mexia and Navasota, TX at the following locations. Anyone in need of assistance can visit the shelter or call the Red Cross at (254) 523-4985.

Navasota Center

102 Stadium Dr.

Navasota, TX 77868 

 

First United Methodist Church

203 North Canton

Mexia, TX 76667 

“Our disaster volunteers are on the ground now assessing the damage and helping families in need,” said Jose Dominguez, Interim Executive Director of the American Red Cross Serving the Heart of Texas. “We’re ready to scale up our assistance as needed, and local Red Cross workers will be here in the community for as long as needed to help people get back on their feet after these storms.”

The Red Cross is collaborating closely with community partners and and working with local and state officials to make sure people get the help they need. 

STAY INFORMED Severe weather is still a threat for much of the area. The Red Cross has several smartphone apps available that will alert you to National Weather Service warnings for severe weather and flash flooding and provide you with preparedness and safety information. These free apps are available at redcross.org/apps.

“I’M SAFE” In an emergency, letting your loved ones know you are safe can bring them great peace of mind. The Red Cross can help you stay in touch with loved ones after a disaster. All of the Red Cross mobile apps feature an “I’m Safe” button that allows users to post a message to their social accounts, letting friends and family know they are out of harm’s way.  You can also visit www.redcross.org/safeandwell to let friends and families know you are okay or to search for a loved one.

HOW TO HELP Those who would like to help people affected by disasters like tornadoes, floods and other crises can make a donation to American Red Cross Disaster Relief. People can donate by visiting www.redcross.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or texting the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation. These donations help provide food, shelter and emotional support to those affected by disasters.

VOUNTEER At this time, the American Red Cross Serving the Heart of Texas is fortunate to have volunteers who are trained, ready and willing to support our response to the flooding in our communities. We thank individuals and community groups who are willing to support this effort and encourage them to register to become new volunteers to help with future disaster responses. Learn more and register online at redcross.org/volunteer and complete the online application. 

About the American Red Cross: The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.

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