Red Cross can set up shelter within hours of a request, they prepare for months in the off-season. Story by Aspen Shumpert • 10mo. W e've had weeks of wildfires scorching eastern Oregon and Idaho.

Red Cross staff and volunteers went through a shelter opening, operation and closing. Volunteers set up cots and signs. There were also several role-playing exercises designed to simulate client ...

Timothy Gillespie, living at a Red Cross shelter, says he's "grateful" to be alive. Tornado survivors confront many challenges. But surely one of the biggest is trying to catch a good night’s sleep ...

Two-thirds of displaced Georgians have left an Augusta Red Cross shelter in the wake of Hurricane Helene. But volunteers are worried about the rest.

The American Red Cross has opened a shelter in Greenville for those displaced by Hurricane Helene. ... 219 S. Fishtrap Road, the shelter is equipped with food, water, and cots.

McMillian said there are 60 beds inside the shelter with room to set up more. The American Red Cross said people who want to help or need help can call their number 1-800-REDCROSS or 1-800-733-2767.

Two-thirds of displaced Georgians have left an Augusta Red Cross shelter in the wake of ... but in this case, it has worked well, partly because it's a good facility. But we're on our cots, ...

Red Cross teams are en route and arranging for dinner to be delivered. The shelter is set to open at 9:15 p.m. Red Cross said that the shelter will include food, cots and other immediate needs.

Two-thirds of displaced Georgians have left an Augusta Red Cross shelter in the wake of ... but in this case, it has worked well, partly because it's a good facility. But we're on our cots, ...

Two-thirds of displaced Georgians have left an Augusta Red Cross shelter in the wake of ... but in this case, it has worked well, partly because it's a good facility. But we're on our cots, ...

The American Red Cross has opened 16 shelters in Idaho already this season. Officials said that's a high number. ... "It's got 100 cots, 200 blankets, some comfort kits, ...

Two-thirds of displaced Georgians have left an Augusta Red Cross shelter in the wake of ... but in this case, it has worked well, partly because it's a good facility. But we're on our cots, ...