The American Red Cross will be closing its shelter at 802 E. Central Entrance in Duluth at noon today, and remains ready to open more shelter space if the need arises. As the shelter operations wind down, the Red Cross one-on-one casework begins, with volunteers ready to evaluate and help meet the needs of those affected by the Northland flooding last week. Residents affected by the floods who would like assistance from the Red Cross should call the Northland Chapter at 218-722-0071.

“Red Cross relief is based on disaster-related needs and typically includes things like food, clothing, bedding, medicine and medical supplies for those who qualify,” said Northland Chapter Executive Director Judy Hanne Gonzalez. “Our hearts go out to all those affected by the devastating floods and the Red Cross is here to help people get back on the road to recovery.” Trained Red Cross mental health counselors and nurses are also available.

The Red Cross will continue to provide meals jointly with the Salvation Army to the Fond du Lac neighborhood this week. Three Emergency Response Vehicles will continue to hand out snacks, drinks and clean-up kits to residents and volunteers working on clean-up efforts in the area. Clean up kits can also be picked up at the Northland Chapter of the Red Cross at 2524 Maple Grove Road, Duluth.

If you would like to help people affected by disasters, you can make a donation to support American Red Cross Disaster Relief by visiting www.redcross.org, calling 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or texting the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation. Contributions may also be sent to your local Red Cross chapter or to the American Red Cross P.O. Box 37423, Washington, DC 20013.