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American Red Cross Opens Shelters

BUFFALO, N.Y. – The American Red Cross, Greater Buffalo Chapter announced today that it has opened three emergency shelters. They are located at

Hoover Elementary School

199 Thorncliff Road

Buffalo, NY 14223

 

South Side Elementary School

430 South Side Parkway

Buffalo, NY 14210

 

Harlem Road Community Center

4255 Harlem Road

Amherst, NY 14226

 

“These shelters will remain open as long as there is a need,” Nancy Blaschak, executive director of the American Red Cross, Greater Buffalo Chapter said. The shelters, staffed by American Red Cross volunteers, will offer cots, blankets, comfort kits and meals.

 

The Greater Buffalo Chapter of the American Red Cross prepares for, and responds to, community disasters and emergencies and helps people lead safe and healthy lives. The American Red Cross is one of the oldest and largest volunteer driven organizations in the United States and locally depends on the contributions of 800 volunteers to provide its emergency service and health education program.
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