Shelter Info

IC Animal Shelter Finds New Home

IC Animal Shelter Finds New Home

IOWA CITY - The Iowa City Animal Care Center has a new temporary home. All the dogs and cats will move to Sand Road in a matter of days. The shelter has been at the Johnson County Fairgrounds since its... Read more »

Red Cross Closes One Shelter, Hands Another Over to the State

Red Cross Closes One Shelter, Hands Another Over to the State

CEDAR RAPIDS -- The Red Cross plans to close the shelter at Cedar Rapids Prairie High School Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. The agency also plans to stop managing its only other flood shelter in the area at... Read more »

Shelter Workers: Cat Adoption Day a Success

Shelter Workers: Cat Adoption Day a Success

CEDAR RAPIDS - Animal rescue workers say there's a certain attraction to the "flood cats." Since the waters hit, more than 500 animals have made their way to the shelter in Cedar Rapids at the Kirkwood... Read more »

IC Animal Shelter Needs New Home

IC Animal Shelter Needs New Home

IOWA CITY - The Iowa City animal shelter had to move because of flooding. Now it has to move again, but finding a second temporary home in a month is proving difficult. The shelter is asking anyone with... Read more »

Flood Victims Get Married at Shelter

Flood Victims Get Married at Shelter

CEDAR RAPIDS -- The recent flooding has forced a lot of people to change their priorities. All the destruction caused one local couple to realize how badly they wanted to be together. Tiffany Remington... Read more »

Many Flood Victims Still Sleeping in Shelters

Many Flood Victims Still Sleeping in Shelters

CEDAR RAPIDS -- The Cedar River has retreated to its banks, but many people still have no place to call home. Many homes in Cedar Rapids still aren't safe for people to live in. Some have spent more than... Read more »

New Red Cross Distribution Sites

New Red Cross Distribution Sites

The Red Cross has added bulk distribution sites for flood affected areas. Red Cross volunteers will be handing out cleanup supplies and other bulk items from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily at: •Sycamore... Read more »

Disaster Recovery Centers

Disaster Recovery Centers

DES MOINES — Two new Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) have been opened in Story and Floyd counties. The Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division (HSEMD) and the Federal Emergency Management... Read more »

Current Red Cross Shelter Information

Current Red Cross Shelter Information

CEDAR FALLS, IA – June 17, 2008 — The American Red Cross continues on the scene in numerous areas of the state providing shelter, meals and snacks to families forced from their homes by flooding. ... Read more »

Shelter and Disaster Assistance in Waverly

The Red Cross Shelter in Waverly is located at Wartburg's "The W" at the corner of 12th St. NW and 5th Ave NW Disaster Assistance in Waverly is located at Wartburg's "Player's Theatre" at the north... Read more »

UPDATE: Red Cross Shetler List - 6/15/08

CEDAR FALLS, IA – Sunday, June 15, 2008 — The American Red Cross continues on the scene in numerous areas of the state providing shelter, meals and snacks to families forced from their homes by flooding.... Read more »

Coralville Road Closures, Volunteer Info and Updates

Current road closures include: • First Avenue is closed from 5th Street to the railroad bridge south of Highway 6. First Avenue is open to local traffic only from 5th Street to 6th Street. • Highway... Read more »

Pet Shelter for Evacuees in Linn County

CEDAR RAPIDS - If you have been evacuated, you may take your pets to the Animal Health Technology building on the campus at Kirkwood Community College. If you can, please call (319) 398-4980 to tell them... Read more »

Emergency Shelter Info in Iowa City

IOWA CITY - Red Cross Disaster Assistance: The Red Cross has opened an emergency shelter in Bldg. A of the Johnson Co. Fairgrounds (3149 Old Hwy. 218 So.). This shelter offers food and housing to those... Read more »

Iowa City Animal Shelter Info

IOWA CITY - The Iowa City Animal Shelter has moved both regular and emergency operations to the Johnson County Fairgrounds area. Plans are being made now for an alternate location should access to the... Read more »

UPDATE: Red Cross Shelter Locations

UPDATE: Red Cross Shelter Locations

CEDAR FALLS, IA - Friday, June 13, 2008, 10 a.m. — The American Red Cross continues on the scene in numerous areas of the state providing shelter, meals and snacks to families forced from their homes by... Read more »

Viola Gibson Shelter No Longer Full

CEDAR RAPIDS - The Red Cross tells TV9 that Viola Gibson Shelter is no longer full. The shelter remains open and is not turning people away. On Thursday Linn County Emergency Management reported that... Read more »

Cedar Rapids Shelter Status

CEDAR RAPIDS - Viola Gibson and Prairie High School shelters are open and currently have space for people seeking shelter. Posted Thursday @ 7:49pm... Read more »

Mount Mercy Campus Providing Housing for Many Assisting Community in Flood Relief Effort

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (June 12, 2008) – In an effort to provide flood relief assistance to Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas Mount Mercy College has opened its residence halls to members of the Air National... Read more »

Tama County Shelter Info

TAMA COUNTY - The Tama County Red Cross shelter will be operational a 6:00pm Thursday evening for any displaced Tama County residence due to flooding of their homes. Shelter Location: 103 South Church... Read more »

Linn County Shelter Info for Pets

Kirkwood Equine Center 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52406 http://www.iowaequestrian.com/directions From I-380, take Exit 13 and go East to Kirkwood Blvd. Then turn left and go North until... Read more »

UPDATED RED CROSS SERVICES

CEDAR FALLS, IA — The American Red Cross continues on the scene in numerous areas of the state providing shelter, meals and snacks to families forced from their homes by flooding. This is a rapidly... Read more »

Linn-Mar NOT a Shelter

MARION - Linn-Mar High School is not an evacuation shelter. People should NOT report there. Red Cross shelter locations in Cedar Rapids and the nearby areas are: Viola Gibson Elementary School,... Read more »

CR Shelters are Viola Gibson Elementary School & Prairie High School

The following shelters have closed: Roosevelt Middle School, Community Free Health Clinic special needs shelter, and Zion Lutheran Church. The shelter operations have been relocated. Persons living... Read more »

Cedar Rapids Shelters Relocated

The following shelters have closed: Roosevelt Middle School, Community Free Health Clinic special needs shelter, and Zion Lutheran Church. The shelter operations have been relocated. Persons living... Read more »

Zion Shelter Closed, Moving to Viola Gibson

CEDAR RAPIDS - The Red Cross shelter at Zion Lutheran Church, 201 First Ave in Hiawatha has closed. Those flood victims will be moved to the Viola Gibson Elementary School, 6101 Gibson Drive NE, Cedar... Read more »

Red Cross Opens Shetler at Prairie High School

CEDAR RAPIDS - Red Cross officials have opened a shelter at Prairie High School. ... Read more »

Indoor Shelter For PETS at New Creation United Methodist Church

NEW CREATION UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Is offering indoor shelter to anyone who needs it. They can even bring their pets. Southwest side. 3715 33rd Street SW Near Target on SW Side. Contact:... Read more »

Updated Red Cross Service and Shelter Info

Updated Red Cross Service and Shelter Info

CEDAR FALLS - The American Red Cross continues on the scene in numerous areas of the state providing shelter, meals and snacks to families forced from their homes by flooding. This is a rapidly... Read more »

Red Cross Moves CR Shelter to Viola Gibson

CEDAR RAPIDS - The American Red Cross tells KCRG-TV 9 that as of Thursday Morning, those who are in need of shelter because of flooding need to report to Viola Gibson Elementary located at 6101 Gibson... Read more »

Iowa City Animal Shelter Moved to Fairgrounds

IOWA CITY - The Iowa City Animal Shelter has closed its location at 111 Kirkwood Avenue due to rising floodwaters. It has now moved both its regular and emergency operations to the Johnson County 4-H Fairgrounds.... Read more »

Cedar Falls Red Cross Shelter Update

CEDAR FALLS - The American Red Cross continues on the scene in numerous areas of the state providing shelter, meals and snacks to families forced from their homes by flooding. This is a rapidly evolving... Read more »

Benton County Shelter Info

BENTON COUNTY - A Red Cross shelter and feeding station is available 24 hours a day at the Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School gym. Diapers and formula are available at the shelter. Questions about the... Read more »

Tipton Red Cross Shelter Location

Tipton Red Cross Shelter Location

TIPTON - The Red Cross will be opening a shelter in Tipton at 5:00pm Wednesday night at Calvary Foresquare Church, 1100 N. Highway 38, Tipton. ... Read more »

Emergency Shelter Opened in Evansdale

EVANSDALE - An emergency shelter run by local volunteers has opened in Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 4031 Lafayette, in Evansdale. Food, water, cots, and blankets are being provided by the Red Cross... Read more »

Cedar Falls Red Cross Shelter and Aid Info

CEDAR FALLS - The American Red Cross continues on the scene in numerous areas of the state providing shelter, meals and snacks to families forced from their homes by flooding. This is a rapidly evolving... Read more »

Cedar County Emergency Shelter

CEDAR COUNTY - A shelter will be opened at Calvary Foursquare Church at 100 Hwy 38, Tipton, Iowa.... Read more »

<b>Voluntary Evacuation in Palo</b>

Voluntary Evacuation in Palo

PALO - The City of Palo is recommending a voluntary evacuation. Persons living south of Vinton ST and East of 1st are encouraged to evacuate. The Roosevelt Middle School shelter, 300 13th St. NW... Read more »

Red Cross Opens Cedar Falls Shelter, UNI Cancels Class Tuesday and Wednesday

Red Cross Opens Cedar Falls Shelter, UNI Cancels Class Tuesday and Wednesday

CEDAR FALLS - Due to local flooding and the need to reduce utility use, University of Northern Iowa classes and normal work activities are cancelled starting at 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 10. UNI classes, normal... Read more »

Johnson County Shelter for Elderly Affected by Flood

JOHNSON COUNTY - Elderly people from Linn and Johnson Counties affected by the flood can go to Legacy Point in Iowa City. They will receive food, shelter, air conditioning. Contact 319-341-0911 for... Read more »

<b>Evacuation in City of Vinton</b>

Evacuation in City of Vinton

VINTON - Due to flood conditions, citizens residing in an area including everything along and north of 3rd Street from E Avenue, east to 3rd Avenue; and north of 4th St. from 3rd Ave to 5th Avenue and... Read more »

Winneshiek County Red Cross Shelters Closed

Winneshiek County Red Cross Shelters Closed

DECORAH - The American Red Cross of the Tri-States is responding to severe flooding that has displaced many from their homes in the Decorah area. As of 8 a.m. Tuesday morning, all community shelters... Read more »

Red Cross Opens Shelters Across Eastern Iowa

Red Cross Opens Shelters Across Eastern Iowa

CEDAR FALLS - The American Red Cross continues on the scene in numerous areas of the state providing shelter, meals and snacks to families forced from their homes by flooding. This information was... Read more »

Red Cross Shelter Opens in Johnson County

Red Cross Shelter Opens in Johnson County

IOWA CITY - The Red Cross has opened a shelter in Bldg. A at the Johnson County fairgrounds (3149 Old Highway 218 So.). This shelter offers food and housing to those displaced by flooding. The shelter... Read more »

Shelter Info: UNI and Waverly

Shelter Info: UNI and Waverly

BREMER COUNTY - The Red Cross is operating a shelter at UNI’s West Gym. Individuals with medical needs may go to Waverly Health Center. They should access the hospital off of 2nd Avenue SW, park in... Read more »

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