Red Cross Flood Relief Services Transition
Disaster Relief Continues for Flood-impacted Residents
FAIRFIELD, N.J.; May 2, 2007 – After serving the flood devastated communities of New Jersey for more than two weeks, the American Red Cross relief operation is transitioning to a more efficient use of donated resources while continuing to assist those whose disaster-caused needs have yet to be served. Service centers in West Paterson and Bound Brook have ceased operation, however caseworkers continue to reach out to unserved homes where damage is know to have occurred. Residents in these communities who still have questions about flood relief are encouraged to call 1-866-GET-INFO.
Residents in the Manville area still have a Red Cross service center open in their community. The Manville center continues to be open from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. at the Manville Public Library, 100 S. 10th Avenue.
Individuals and families whose homes are still not usable or who have yet to find suitable interim housing are still being cared for in local shelters. On Friday, May 4, shelter guests remaining at the Raritan Valley Community College site, will be moved to a consolidated shelter at First Presbyterian Church, 409 Mountain Avenue in Bound Brook. The shelter hosted by the Presbyterian Church will continue in operation.
