The American Red Cross Grant Wood Area Chapter (GWAC) is on the scene in several Eastern Iowa counties to help those affected by the flood.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
· A Red Cross Emergency Response Vehicle (ERV) will be in Hopkinton and the Lake Delhi area. Another ERV wil be in Lake Delhi, Manchester, and then going to Lamont later this evening.
· A Red Cross van will be providing food and bottled water in Jones County.
· Bottled water is available at the Monticello City Works Building (City Shop).
· Clean up kits are available at the Oelwein Fire Department.
· The Red Cross is anticipating having additional clean up kits available on Thursday and will send out pick up locations once available.
Other community resources:
In Delaware County:
For clothing or mental health needs contact the Community Services Center at 563-927-5116.
Delaware County Food Pantry will be open Tuesday,Wednesday and Thursday this week for anyone in need of food. The food pantry is located at the Manchester United Methodist Church at 413 East Butler Street. Please use the West door. Bleach, garbage bags, and paper towels will be available.
The Red Cross offers the following tips for those in the affected area to stay safe:
- Continue listening to local radio or television stations or a NOAA Weather Radio for updated information and instructions. If you are away from home, return only when authorities say it is safe to do so.
- Before entering your home, look outside for loose power lines, damaged gas lines, foundation cracks or other damages.
- Watch out for wild animals, especially poisonous snakes that may have come into your home with the floodwater.
- If you smell natural or propane gas or hear a hissing noise, leave immediately and call the fire department.
- If power lines are down outside your home, do not step in puddles or standing water.
- Keep children and pets away from hazardous sites and floodwater.
- When it is safe to return home, wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and sturdy shoes when examining your walls, doors, staircases and windows for damage.
- During cleanup, wear protective clothing, including rubber gloves and rubber boots.
- Make sure your food and water are safe. Discard items that have come in contact with floodwater, including canned goods, water bottles, plastic utensils and baby bottle nipples. When in doubt, throw it out!
- Do not use water that could be contaminated to wash dishes, brush teeth, prepare food, wash hands, make ice or make baby formula.
The Grant Wood Area Chapter proudly serves the residents of Buchanan, Benton, Cedar, Delaware, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn and Washington counties.
You can help people affected by disasters like floods, fires, tornadoes and hurricanes, as well as countless crises at home and around the world, by making a donation to support American Red Cross Disaster Relief. Your gift enables the Red Cross to prepare for and provide shelter, food, emotional support and other assistance in response to disasters. Visit www.redcross.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS. Contributions may also be sent to your local American Red Cross chapter or to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, DC 20013.
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