September 12, 2000
Sheltering Operations - Since Hurricane Katrina made landfall, the Red Cross has housed more than 207,000 survivors providing nearly 1.94 million overnight stays in 709 shelters across 24 states and the District of Columbia.
On Sunday, Sept. 11, the Red Cross housed nearly 75,000 survivors in 445 shelters across 19 states and the District of Columbia.
Relief Workers - Nearly 74,000 Red Cross workers from all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands have responded to Katrina. During this effort, the Red Cross has trained an additional 63,000 people in specialized disaster relief skills.
Feeding Operations - The Red Cross, in coordination with the Southern Baptist Convention, has served more than 7.6 million hot meals and more than 6.6 million snacks to survivors of Hurricane Katrina.
Financial Assistance - The Red Cross is expanding its efforts to provide financial assistance to upwards of three quarters of a million survivors dispersed across the nation. Assistance is provided in a variety of ways, including client assistance cards, vouchers, checks and cash.
Survivors can register for emergency financial assistance, 24 hours a day, by calling toll-free 1-800-975-7585. Due to the large number of survivors, phone lines may be overwhelmed in the first few days.
Reuniting Families - Persons looking for loved ones can call 1-877-LOVED 1S (1-877-568-3317), or go to www.redcross.org and click on "Family Links Registry" to:
Family Links - More than 182,600 have been registered online and more than 110,000 have called the hotline.
Disaster Mental Health - To date, more than 91,000 people have received Red Cross Disaster Mental Health services.
Funds Received - As of Sept. 11, 2005, it has received $584 million in gifts and pledges for the hurricane relief effort, of which an estimate $308.1 million has been received online.
The Red Cross has a four-star rating from Charity Navigator for its effective use of donations. At least 91 cents of every dollar donated to the American Red Cross goes directly to assist disaster victims.
On Sunday, Sept. 11, the Red Cross housed nearly 75,000 survivors in 445 shelters across 19 states and the District of Columbia.
Relief Workers - Nearly 74,000 Red Cross workers from all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands have responded to Katrina. During this effort, the Red Cross has trained an additional 63,000 people in specialized disaster relief skills.
Feeding Operations - The Red Cross, in coordination with the Southern Baptist Convention, has served more than 7.6 million hot meals and more than 6.6 million snacks to survivors of Hurricane Katrina.
Financial Assistance - The Red Cross is expanding its efforts to provide financial assistance to upwards of three quarters of a million survivors dispersed across the nation. Assistance is provided in a variety of ways, including client assistance cards, vouchers, checks and cash.
Survivors can register for emergency financial assistance, 24 hours a day, by calling toll-free 1-800-975-7585. Due to the large number of survivors, phone lines may be overwhelmed in the first few days.
Reuniting Families - Persons looking for loved ones can call 1-877-LOVED 1S (1-877-568-3317), or go to www.redcross.org and click on "Family Links Registry" to:
Family Links - More than 182,600 have been registered online and more than 110,000 have called the hotline.
Disaster Mental Health - To date, more than 91,000 people have received Red Cross Disaster Mental Health services.
Funds Received - As of Sept. 11, 2005, it has received $584 million in gifts and pledges for the hurricane relief effort, of which an estimate $308.1 million has been received online.
The Red Cross has a four-star rating from Charity Navigator for its effective use of donations. At least 91 cents of every dollar donated to the American Red Cross goes directly to assist disaster victims.
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