Clean-up kits available for residents affected by flooding
UTICA, NY (July 5, 2017) – The American Red Cross is continuing to operate an emergency shelter at the Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES at 4747 Middle Settlement Road in New Hartford (Oneida County). The shelter has been open since Saturday evening for any residents forced from their homes by flooding.
Residents working to may visit the shelter to pick up clean-up kits containing supplies such as mops, bleach, gloves and other cleaning products. Red Cross volunteers are also traveling through flood-affected neighborhoods to conduct damage assessments and distribute supplies to those in need. For further assistance,flood victims can call the Red Cross Emergency Communications Center at (800) 831-0927, ext. 1.
HOW TO HELP
All Red Cross assistance is provided free of charge and made possible by the generosity of the public. People can help by donating to Red Cross Disaster Relief. Visitredcross.org, call 1-800-RED-CROSS, or text REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation. Anyone interested in becoming a disaster volunteer can start an application online at redcross.org/volunteer.
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit www.redcross.org.
