VFW Hall in Kingston to open at 6:00 PM this evening
The American Red Cross-Ulster County Chapter is opening an
overnight shelter to assist residents affected by heavy rainfall and flooding.
A shelter will open at 6 PM this evening at the Kingston VFW Hall
at 708 East Chester Street in Kingston.
The Red Cross will work closely with local government officials to
determine if more shelters may need to open to meet community needs.
Residents should call the Red Cross at (845) 338-7020 for more
information.
The Red Cross will provide food, beverages and a safe place to
sleep for storm victims. People coming
to the shelter should bring:
·Bedding for each member of the family
(although the Red Cross has some bedding available, we are asking people coming
to the shelter to bring their own bedding to ensure we can give comfort to as
many people as possible)
·Diapers and formula for children
·Prescription medicines
·Toiletries
·Food for special dietary needs
·Please note that the only animals permitted
in Red Cross shelters are service animals; for safety and health reasons, we
can not accommodate pets.
STAY INFORMED: KNOW FLOOD TERMS AND
WHAT THEY MEAN
When a Flood WATCH is issued . . .
Move your furniture
and valuables to higher floors of your home.
Fill your car´s gas
tank in case an evacuation notice is issued.
When a Flood WARNING is issued . . .
Listen to local
radio and TV stations for information and advice. Evacuate immediately if
told to do so.
When a Flash Flood WATCH is issued .
. .
Be alert to signs
of flash flooding and be ready to evacuate on a moment´s notice.
Be ready to follow
written instructions for how to turn off electricity, gas and water if
authorities advise you to do so. (You´ll need a professional to turn them
back on later.)
When a Flash Flood WARNING is issued
. . .
Or if you think
flash flooding has already started, evacuate immediately. You may have
only seconds to escape. Act quickly!
Move to higher ground
away from rivers, streams, creeks, and storm drains.
Do not drive around
barricades.
If your car stalls
in rapidly rising waters, abandon it immediately and climb to higher
ground.
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