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.

This is a rapidly evolving disaster situation. Information updated as of 3 p.m., Tuesday.

Red Cross shelters in Iowa:
- University of Northern Iowa, West Gymnasium, 2501 Minnesota Street, Cedar Falls
- Wartburg College, Waverly Sports and Wellness Center, 100 Wartburg Blvd., Waverly
- Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School, 1002 G Avenue, Vinton
- Johnson County Fairgrounds, 4261 Oakcrest Hill Road SE, Building A, Iowa City
- Viola Gibson Elementary School, 6101 Gibson Drive NE, Cedar Rapids
- Prairie High School, 401 76th Ave, Cedar Rapids
- Louisa/Muscatine School, 4265 Oak Crest Hill Road SE, Iowa City
- North West Junior High School, 1507 8th Street, Coralville, 52241
- West Burlington High School, 408 W. Van Weiss, W. Burlington, IA 52655


Additional shelters have gone on standby to be activated as needed:
- Clear Lake Middle School, 1601 3rd Ave. N, Clear Lake
- West Central School, US Highway 34 & Highway 116, Biggsville, IL
- Calvary Foursquare Church, 1100 N. Highway 38, Tipton
- Mental Health Institute, 2277 Iowa Ave, Independence
- Hoover Middle School, 630 Hillcrest Road, Waterloo
- Marshalltown Coliseum, 20 West State St., Marshalltown
- Glenview Middle School, 3100-7th Street, East Moline, IL
- Harmony High School, 33727 Route J40, Farmington
- Pella Community High School, 201 E. University, Pella
- Walsh Junior High, 426 McCarroll, Ottumwa
- Toledo Community Building, 103 S. Church, Toledo
- Mediapolis High School, 725 N. Northfield Street, Mediapolis
- Davenport Central High School, 1120 Main Street, Davenport, IA 52803
- Eliza Community Center, 557 1055 Ave., New Boston, IL 61272

Bulk Distribution Sites in Northeastern Iowa to open tomorrow:
Waverly – Also Service Delivery Site
100 Wartburg Blvd., Waverly

Cedar Falls/Waterloo – Also Service Delivery Site
In the Mattress King Building across from Blain’s Farm & Fleet
220 Brandilynn Blvd.
Cedar Falls

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

• “Safe and Well Website. If you have been affected by a disaster, this website provides a way for you to register yourself as “safe and well.” From a list of standard messages, you can select those that you want to communicate to your family members, letting them know of your well-being. If internet access is not available, you can call 1(866)GET-INFO.