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Red Cross opens shelters for families affected by storms

The American Red Cross Blue Ridge Piedmont and Asheville-Mountain Area Chapters are opening shelters in Caldwell, Watauga and Wilkes Counties for families impacted by Monday’s storms.

A shelter in Rutherford County is on standby.

“Shelters have been opened across several counties to provide safe refuge for anyone whose home may have been impacted by storms,” said Jerri Jameson, Regional Communications Officer, Red Cross ­­Western North Carolina Region. “Tornadoes and flooding are dangerous, damaging and can be deadly. We urge our neighbors to follow guidance from local emergency management officials.”

Shelter addresses:

Cadlwell County (Open)

South Caldwell High School

7035 Spartan Dr.,

Hudson, N.C. 28638

Watauga County (Open)

Alliance Bible Fellowship Church Hall

1035 NC Hwy. 105

Boone, N.C. 28607

Wilkes County (Opening at 10:30 p.m.)

Wilkes Sr. Center

228 Fairplains School Rd.

N. Wilkesboro, N.C. 28659

Rutherford County (On standby)

Ellenboro Fire Dept.

175 Depot St.

Bostic, N.C. 28018

People may check shelter availability and whether a shelter is open on the Red Cross Emergency App. It can be downloaded in your mobile phone app store or you may text “GETEMERGENCY” to 90999. Anyone considering going to the shelter in Rutherford County is urged to check this app first to confirm if the shelter has been opened.

The Red Cross encourages anyone coming to a shelter to bring the following items for each member of their family:

  • 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
  • Chargers for any electronic devices you bring with you
  • Books, games and other ways to entertain your family and yourself

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