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 flooding.

This is a rapidly evolving disaster situation – confirmed numbers of overnight stays are provided in this Friday a.m. release. This information was updated as of 10 a.m., Friday.

Red Cross shelters are open at:

Benton County
Iowa Braille & Sight Saving School
1002 G Ave.
Vinton IA

Blackhawk County
University of Northern Iowa, West Gym
2501 Minnesota St.
Cedar Falls IA

Bremer County
Warrtburg College
Waverly Sports & Wellness Center
100 Wartburg Blvd.
Waverly IA

Cerro Gordo County
Clear Lake Middle School
1601 3rd Ave North
Clear Lake IA

Johnson County
Johnson County Fairgrounds
4261 Oak Crest Hill Rd. SE, Bldg A
Iowa City IA

Linn County
Viola Gibson Elementary School
6101 Gibson Dr. NE
Cedar Rapids IA

Prairie High School
401 76th Ave
Cedar Rapids IA

Tama County
Toledo Community Building
103 So. Church
Toledo IA

Louisa County
Ottumwa High School
501 E 2nd St.
Ottumwa IA
(641) 777-0592

Solid Rock Baptist Church
1404 Locus St.
Wapello IA

Mobile Casework Continues:
Call 1-866-GET-INFO

Service delivery statistics to date as of Thursday evening:
Meals and snacks served: More than 124,005
Bulk items Distributed: More than 38,070
Counseling Assistance: 1531
Clients Served through Mobile Outreach: 318
Current Red Cross Staff on the Job: 300; 70+ arriving later today