Shelter Standby

SHELTER, First Baptist Church

Red Cross Emergency Shelter

Last updated May 5, 2011. This is not confirmation of current availability; call before travelling.

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Affiliation: American Red Cross / Int'l Federation of RC / ICRC / IFRC Updated Mar 26, 2009
Command & Control, Distribution Units: Feeding/Food Updated Mar 26, 2009
Command & Control, Housing/Shelter Unit (OPEN/STANDBY) Updated Mar 26, 2009
Ice Updated Mar 26, 2009
The Red Cross also is giving away 4,000 bags of ice at the shelter. The ice is available to the general public.
Meal Preparation, Volunteer Updated Mar 26, 2009
Meals, Shelter Served Meals (Evacuation/Emergency) Updated Mar 26, 2009
Shelter * (ANY/ALL Types) Updated Mar 26, 2009
Shelter, Emergency Shelter Updated Mar 26, 2009

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2009 Tornadoes ArchivedJoined Mar 26, 2009

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About this facility

Areas served: Magee, Simpson County, MS
Eligibility: Evacuee's - 3/26/09 Tornado
Fee for service: No
Service: Temporary

Notes

The Central Mississippi Chapter of the American Red Cross has opened a shelter at First Baptist Church, 222 North First St. in Magee to house tornado victims. It has 100 cots available. It will also serve dinner at 6 tonight to any victim of the storm regardless of whether they are staying in the shelter.

Residents coming to stay at the shelter are asked to bring any necessary medication, clothing and bedding if possible.

To inquire about sheltering needs, call the Red Cross at (601) 849-3304.

The Red Cross also is giving away 4,000 bags of ice at the shelter. The ice is available to the general public. Bottled water is available in the parking lot of the Winn Dixie on U.S. 49 in Magee.