HOUSTON, TX, September 11, 2018 – Working in partnership with the Texas City Office of Emergency Management, the American Red Cross serving the Greater Houston Area has opened a shelter for residents impacted by today’s flooding. Red Cross disaster trained responders have mobilized and are providing relief and comfort to affected residents.
“A shelter has been opened to provide a safe place for anyone whose home has been impacted by today’s flooding,” said Henry Van de Putte, Regional Chief Executive for the American Red Cross, Texas Gulf Coast. “We are monitoring the situation in the Gulf and our volunteers stand ready to respond should additional assistance be needed.”
SHELTER ADDRESS
St John's United Methodist Church
8200 25th Ave N
Texas City, TX 77591
The emergency shelter will open by 8:00 p.m. today
People may check shelter availability and whether a shelter is open on the Red Cross Emergency App. It may be downloaded in your mobile phone app store or you may text “GETEMERGENCY” to 90999.
The Red Cross encourages anyone coming to a shelter to bring the following items for each member of their family:
WHAT TO DO AFTER A FLOOD
St. John’s United Methodist Church
8200 25th Ave N
Texas City, TX 77591
The emergency shelter will open by 8:00 p.m. today