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Alexandria LA 71303
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The CenLA Red Cross Gustav Response Continues While Preparations for Hurricane Ike Begin

Preparations have begun throughout the Central Louisiana Red Cross chapter in anticipation of Hurricane Ike entering the Gulf of Mexico . We are currently tracking the storm, assessing shelter possibilities, and working proactively with our partner agencies to insure that appropriate resources are in place should Hurricane Ike strike the Louisiana coast. As we lean forward for Ike, it is important to remember that the current relief efforts for those affected by Hurricane Gustav are ongoing and that those affected have emergency needs that must still be met. The Red Cross has over 360 hard working volunteers in our area, with more volunteers on the way.

For those affected by Hurricane Gustav, the Red Cross will begin outreach on Monday, September 8 and case workers will visit neighborhoods and homes that incurred the worst damage. In order to assist those with medical or emotional needs, Red Cross health service volunteers will join the client assistance outreach teams. As we monitor Ike, our outreach will continue over the next several days. The goal will be to complete outreach quickly to avoid the possible disruption of a new storm. Should the storm interrupt our efforts, the work will resume as soon as possible afterward.

Currently we served over 9500 meals and snacks to residents in the LSU-A shelter, respite centers, and in the outlying areas where clean up and repairs are in progress. Red Cross Damage Assessment (DA) teams have completed damage assessments for 90% of the Central Louisiana region. New reports indicate 8 destroyed homes, 19 homes with major damage, and 474 with minor damage.

The National Red Cross estimates it will spend between $30-$70 million supporting the Hurricane Gustav Response. Currently the Disaster Relief Fund is not sufficient to cover this expense. The Red Cross has begun preparation for the potential impact of Hurricane Ike and is relying on the compassion and generosity of the American public now more than ever. Your financial support allows us to do the job. To make a donation to the Disaster Relief Fund, please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or contact your Central Louisiana Red Cross at 442-6621.

About the American Red Cross:

The American Red Cross provides relief to victims of disasters at home and abroad, collects and distributes nearly half of the nation's blood supply, teaches lifesaving skills, and supports military members and families. The American Red Cross, a charity and not a government agency, depends on voluntary contributions of time, money and blood to perform its humanitarian mission. Each year, the Central Louisiana Red Cross serves thousands of Central Louisianans through disaster response, life-saving training, and support for our Armed Services. You may make a donation or volunteer by calling 318 442-6621 or online at www.CenlaRedCross.org.

Hurricane Victims Need Your Help

How the Red Cross May Use Your Donation to Help Disaster Victims

$25 provides five blankets at an emergency shelter.

$75 can cover a doctor's visit for an individual injured in a disaster.

$350 will provide emergency food and shelter for 25 disaster victims for one day.

$2,500 deploys one emergency response vehicle & drivers (including housing and meals for drivers) to a disaster relief operation.

$3,200 is the average yearly maintenance and fuel cost for one emergency response vehicle.

1. Get a kit

2. Make a plan

3. Be informed

Local News

2008-08-26:
American Red Cross prepares for Hurricane Gustav
Red Cross Preparing Communities for Hurricane Gustav ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA—Tuesday, August 26, 2008— The American Red Cross is telling families to prepare for any extreme conditions o

2008-07-18:
Family Safety Day reaches more than 900 families
More than 1,600 people attended the Family Safety Day hosted by the American Red Cross of Central Louisiana, KALB, Rapides Sheriff’s Department, several area fire departments. During the 10-hour

2008-06-02:
La Cuisine de la Louisiane
Mark your calendar for La Cuisine de la Louisiane-July 27 at 5 PM! Paragon Casino and Resort will host the fifth annual La Cuisine de la Louisiane July 27th in the beautiful Mari show room, bene

2008-04-30:
Annual Membership Meeting
All volunteers and donors of the American Red Cross of Central Louisiana are invited to the Annual Membership Meeting & Volunteer Gala on May 19 from 5 to 8 PM at the Main Street Community Center

2008-04-21:
Dining for Dollars--Hero Fundraiser!
The 2008 Hero Campaign has 2 dinner fundraisers going on at the same time. Both of these involve our newest Hero-Antoon Enterprises. On April 21, April 28, and May 5, Popeye's wil

American Red Cross: In The News

Hurricane Response

Although not every school will be open, the following are scheduled for "safe haven" sheltering during the storm's local impact only, beginning Monday morning, Sept. 1^st.

SHELTERS of SAFE HAVEN

Alexandria Senior High School
Buckeye High School
Northwood High School
Pineville High School
Tioga High School
Glenmora High School
Oak Hill High School
Plainview High Schools
Rapides High School
Forest Hill Elementary School
Poland Junior High School
Colfax Civic Center
Vidalia Visitor's Center

Hurricanes are unpredictable, and Gustav could cover a large area along the Gulf Coast. The American Red Cross is preparing to respond. Nearly 200 mobile feeding trucks are moving into Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. Shelter supplies for over 100,000 are being moved into states which may be impacted. On Wednesday in Central Louisiana, Red Cross volunteers began working to ready shelter teams and facilities to open when governmental officials determine the evacuation should begin.

Louisiana residents who evacuate should follow the guidance provided in the Louisiana Citizen Awareness & Disaster Evacuation Guide: http://www.ohsep.louisiana.gov/evacinfo/SEHurriGuide.pdf or http://www.ohsep.louisiana.gov/evacinfo/SWHurriGuide.pdf which includes helpful tips like

What to bring to a shelter? Change of clothing, blanket, and pillow for each family member; your disaster supply kit, including food, medications, comfort items, and special items for infant or elderly family members.
What NOT to bring? There are no weapons, drugs or alcohol allowed.
How do I find a shelter?

Evacuation Area of the State / Information Point Location and Address

Re-entry from Mississippi on U.S. 65 & U.S. 84
Tourist Welcome Center, 1401 Carter Street, Vidalia, LA

Re-entry from Mississippi on I-20
Tourist Welcome Center, 836 I-20 West, Tallulah, LA

From Southeast area on La. 1
Paragon Casino, Marksville, LA

From Southeast/Central area on I-49
Sammy’s Truck Stop
3601 LA 115 W, Bunkie LA

From Southeast/Central areas on U.S. 71
Med Express Office
7525 U.S. 71, Alexandria, LA

From Southeast/Southwest/Central areas on U.S 171 & I-49
P.E. Gym, LSU-Shreveport
One University Place, Shreveport, LA

From Southwest on U.S. 171
Pickering High School
180 Lebleu Rd., Leesville, LA

From Southwest/Central areas on U.S. 165
Tourist Information Center
8904 U.S. 165, Oberlin, LA

From Southeast area on La. 1
Maddie’s Truck Plaza
15972 La. 1, Simmesport, LA