With the track of Hurricane Gustav still pushing over the gulf states, operations have started at The Red Cross. We are preparing for clients to arrive from the areas expected to be affected. The Red Cross is currently in the process of loading cots and blankets in a trailer to be delivered to a single shelter located at Remington's. The address is 1655 West Republic Road, Springfield MO.
Christian County C.E.R.T. volunteers are needed at 3p.m. today (Saturday 8/30) to set up the cots and the shelter. Currently the shelter is being prepared for 500-600 clients.
Once setup is complete, CC C.E.R.T. will remain in stand-by mode. The shelter is scheduled to open at noon on Sunday. The Red Cross currently has the manpower for shelter operations. However, please keep in mind that if a shelter is needed, clients may be here for an extended stay, and it's likely further assistance from Christian County C.E.R.T. will be requested.
If you can help today at 3pm, contact Perry at 417-839-3990. He is the lead volunteer coordinator for the shelter. Identify yourself as Christian County C.E.R.T. with Perry, and he will check you in as a volunteer so that you can assist at Remington's. This is mandatory for C.E.R.T. volunteers who will be assisting.
If you can, please give Ed Hultgren a call on his cell phone (listed in e-mails he sends out) and let him know you've checked in with Perry.
Stay tuned to http://www.cccert.org and e-mail for further details.
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