Red Cross opens more shelters for flood victims

THE OLYMPIAN | • Published December 05, 2007

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The American Red Cross Mount Rainier Chapter has opened shelters for South Sound residents who have been evacuated because of rising floodwaters.

Disaster volunteers will provide displaced residents with safe shelter, meals and warm place to stay.

Residents seeking shelter are asked to bring toiletries, including toothpaste, personal hygiene items, medication, blankets, sleeping bags, pillows, clothing, towels and washcloths.

Families with children may also want to bring toys, games, books and a favorite blanket.

For medical reasons, pets are not allowed.

Following is a list of local shelters:

Thurston County

n Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1515 Harrison Ave. N.W., Olympia

n Rochester LDS Church, 18501 Paulson St. S.W., Rochester

Lewis County

Chehalis LDS Church, 2195 Jackson Highway, Chehalis

WF West High School, 342 S.W. 16th St., Chehalis

Edison Elementary School, 607 H St., Centralia

Centralia Middle School, 901 Johnson Road, Centralia

Westminster Presbyterian Church, 349 North Market Blvd., Chehalis

Those seeking shelter should call 1-866-GET-INFO.