MARBLE FALLS - July 2, 2007 - The American Red Cross continues to provide assistance to victims of the recent floods in Burnet, Llano, Travis and Williamson counties and is operating a disaster assistance center in Marble Falls to meet the immediate emergency needs of those affected.
Since assistance for flood victims began Saturday, more than 70 Red Cross volunteers and staff from the Central Texas area as far away as Maine have helped more than 60 families with emergency assistance including bottled water, snacks, mental health services, cleaning tools such as rakes and shovels, and connections with appropriate agencies for additional support.
The following outlines additional statistics for those served from the disaster assistance center to date:
- Families served:60+S
- Snacks provided 419
- Clean-up items 145
- Mobile feeding vehicles (Emergency Response Vehicles)4
- Red Cross volunteers and staff 70
In addition, Red Cross Emergency Response Vehicles (ERVs) have traveled throughout the Marble Falls and Granite Shoals areas to distribute clean water and food and inform residents of the resources available at the disaster center. All residents affected by the floods are encouraged to call the flood information hotline at (830) 265-4572 or visit the disaster assistance center.
WHO: All victims affected by the recent flooding. WHAT:Disaster assistance center where flood victims will meet one-on-one with Red Cross case workers to met emergency service needs; obtain snacks, clean water for washing and bottled water for drinking; obtain cleaning supplies such as rakes and shovels; and more
WHERE: Marble Falls Elementary School gymnasium, 2001 Broadway
WHEN: Open everyday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. until all immediate emergency needs are met.
NOTE:Those seeking assistance are asked to bring a photo I.D. and proof of address of the affected residence.
CONTACT: Marble Falls Flood Information Hotline: (830) 265-4572
The American Red Cross thanks local media outlets for communicating the availability of these resources to local residents. For media relations questions, please contact Claudia McWhorter at (512) 413-0021.
