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Red Cross Etowah County Chapter

Organization: Red Cross Chapter
Facility Type: Info/Hotline
Status: Open

Address:
405 South 1st Street
Gadsden, AL 35901

Region:Northeast
County/Parish:Etowah



Main/General Business Number: 256.547.8667 (after-hours emergencies 24/7)
Website: http://etowahcounty.redcross.org/

Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Closed on Holidays

Mission: The Etowah County Chapter of the American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization, led by volunteers, that provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to various emergencies. It does this through services that are consistent with its Congressional Charter and the Principles of the International Red Cross Movement.


Areas Served: Etowah County, AL
Eligibility For Services: Hurricane Gustav Evacuee's

Fee For Service: No


This organization provides Temporary or Permanent Service? Temporary

Notes:

Via Times Article:
Note:
... an evacuee shelter/relocation shelter and would initially provide only mass care and not emergency services such as clothing, gasoline or groceries
...
"If people arrive and need shelter we will open a shelter," Brothers said. She said people needing assistance with motel lodging will need to contact the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Info Source/Changes:
Added region, county, avails
(see full history)

Created At: Fri Aug 29 22:43:56 +0000 2008
Updated At: Sat May 21 15:28:30 +0000 2011
Updated By: LTel


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