Skip to content
NOWCAST NewsWatch 7 at 9:00 on METV Omaha
Live Now
Advertisement

Multiple shelters open for flood victims

Red Cross partners with other groups in Nebraska and Iowa

Red cross
American Red Cross
Red cross
SOURCE: American Red Cross
Advertisement
Multiple shelters open for flood victims

Red Cross partners with other groups in Nebraska and Iowa

A series of shelters have been opened to provide relief for those displaced and impacted by the March floods and blizzard.The American Red Cross said it is partnering with the following 15-shelters in Nebraska and Southwest Iowa:Bellvue, Nebraska (Calvary Christian Church, 10100 Cedar Island Road) Plattsmouth, Nebraska (Plattsmouth Community Center, 301 S. 18th Street)Fremont, Nebraska (Fremont Middle School, 540 Johnson Road)Valley, Nebraska (Douglas County West High School, 401 S. Pine Street)Council Bluffs, Iowa (Salem United Methodist Church, 14955 Somerset Avenue)Bellwood, Nebraska (Bellwood Fire Department (752 41 Road)Boelus, Nebraska (CNR Center, 614 Delaware Street)Columbus, Nebraska (DHS- East Central Health Department, 4321 41st Avenue)Fremont, Nebraska (First Lutheran Church, 3200 Military Avenue; enter Mission Center on NW corner of campus)Hader, Nebraska (Hader Fire Hall, 101 Front Street)Missouri Valley, Nebraska (Rand Community Center, 100 S. 4th Street)Norfolk, Nebraska (Lutheran High Northeast, 2010 N. 37th Street)Norfolk, Nebraska (Bel Air Elementary School, 1101 N. 18th Street)Norfolk, Nebraska (Sacred Heart Elementary School, 2301 Madison Avenue)North Loup, Nebraska (North Loup Community Center, 112 S, B Street)Pierce, Nebraska (Pierce Fire Department, 106 1st Street)Plattsmouth, Nebraska (Plattsmouth Community Center, 308 S. 18th Street)Randolph, Nebraska (Randolph City Auditorium, 119 N. Main Street)St. Edward, Nebraska (St. Edward City Hall, 1302 State Highway 39)The Red Cross said anyone who has to evacuate should bring the following essential items for each family member:· Prescriptions and emergency medications · Foods that meet unusual dietary requirements · Identification to show residence is in affected area and important personal documents · Extra clothing, pillows, blankets, hygiene supplies and other comfort items · Supplies needed for children and infants, such as diapers, formula and toys · Special items for family members who are elderly or disabled

A series of shelters have been opened to provide relief for those displaced and impacted by the March floods and blizzard.

The American Red Cross said it is partnering with the following 15-shelters in Nebraska and Southwest Iowa:

Advertisement
  • Bellvue, Nebraska (Calvary Christian Church, 10100 Cedar Island Road)
  • Plattsmouth, Nebraska (Plattsmouth Community Center, 301 S. 18th Street)
  • Fremont, Nebraska (Fremont Middle School, 540 Johnson Road)
  • Valley, Nebraska (Douglas County West High School, 401 S. Pine Street)
  • Council Bluffs, Iowa (Salem United Methodist Church, 14955 Somerset Avenue)
  • Bellwood, Nebraska (Bellwood Fire Department (752 41 Road)
  • Boelus, Nebraska (CNR Center, 614 Delaware Street)
  • Columbus, Nebraska (DHS- East Central Health Department, 4321 41st Avenue)
  • Fremont, Nebraska (First Lutheran Church, 3200 Military Avenue; enter Mission Center on NW corner of campus)
  • Hader, Nebraska (Hader Fire Hall, 101 Front Street)
  • Missouri Valley, Nebraska (Rand Community Center, 100 S. 4th Street)
  • Norfolk, Nebraska (Lutheran High Northeast, 2010 N. 37th Street)
  • Norfolk, Nebraska (Bel Air Elementary School, 1101 N. 18th Street)
  • Norfolk, Nebraska (Sacred Heart Elementary School, 2301 Madison Avenue)
  • North Loup, Nebraska (North Loup Community Center, 112 S, B Street)
  • Pierce, Nebraska (Pierce Fire Department, 106 1st Street)
  • Plattsmouth, Nebraska (Plattsmouth Community Center, 308 S. 18th Street)
  • Randolph, Nebraska (Randolph City Auditorium, 119 N. Main Street)
  • St. Edward, Nebraska (St. Edward City Hall, 1302 State Highway 39)

The Red Cross said anyone who has to evacuate should bring the following essential items for each family member:

· Prescriptions and emergency medications

· Foods that meet unusual dietary requirements

· Identification to show residence is in affected area and important personal documents

· Extra clothing, pillows, blankets, hygiene supplies and other comfort items

· Supplies needed for children and infants, such as diapers, formula and toys

· Special items for family members who are elderly or disabled