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Showing posts with label Tropical Storm Hermine. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tropical Storm Hermine. Show all posts

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Hermine Reminds Us that Preparedness Is Crutial

Last week many North Texas residents could have taken a boat to work rather than a car. The tornadoes and flash flooding that struck Dallas and surrounding counties was what some called the wrath of Tropical Storm Hermine that brought inches of rain and strong winds to our cities.


Check out this video captured by a Red Cross Volunteer who was a first responder during last week’s storms in a neighborhood hit hard by a tornado. It’s a good reminder that our lives can change in an instant. We must be prepared and educated on how to avoid what could be a fatal disaster.





For more information on tornado preparedness, visit www.redcross.org and click on the Preparedness and Getting Trained tab. To make a donation to support those affected by the recent storms and others, text REDCROSS to 90999 and donate $10.

Monday, September 13, 2010

Texans Talk About Hermine

Hermine's victims talk about the rising waters, and they thank the Red Cross for responding. Watch this two minute video to see what people think about the Red Cross when the lose everything in a disaster.

Saturday, September 11, 2010

Mean Hermine Drops Twisters Across Dallas

When tornadoes were dropping from the skies all over Dallas last week, I actually heard someone say "well, those are just small tornadoes so they don't really count". Tell that to the people in Seagoville who lost their homes, or to the businesses off of Mockingbird in Dallas who have no business left. Nope. There's no such thing as a small tornado. Anytime the clouds tilt over and drop to the ground, it's a big deal.

In the North Texas area, Tropical Storm Hermine claimed one life and is responsible for causing damage to nearly 250 homes. In this video, you'll see a small glimpse into the storms power as Red Cross Damage Assessment Teams survey the May Road Apartments in Seagoville.

Thursday, September 9, 2010

UPDATE: Tropical Storm Hermine Brings Severe Weather to North Texas

Yesterday turned into quite the eventful day. Our area experienced pockets of widespread flooding, strong wind and tornado strikes.

Here is an update on the Red Cross response:

The following shelters remain open:

Rush Creek Christian Church
2401 SW Green Oaks Blvd
Arlington
Last night, 7 people spent the night.

Kidd Springs Recreation Center
711 W Canty St.
Dallas
At this time, there are no residents.

This morning teams of Red Cross Damage Assessment workers will head into affected neighborhoods to survey for residential damage in Seagoville, Irving, Grand Prairie, Dallas and Arlington.

How can you help?

If you are aware of any damage in your area, please call 214-678-4800 and let us know.

Make a financial gift to the Red Cross by texting REDCROSS to 9-0-9-9-9 to make a $10 donation or visit RedCross.org.

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Red Cross Shelters Opening

As heavy rain continues to fall across North Texas, several communities are beginning to experience some flooding. The Red Cross is opening shelters at the following locations:

Bowles Life Center
2750 Graham Street
Grand Prairie, TX
Opens at 2:30 p.m.

Rush Creek Christian Church
2401 SW Green Oaks Blvd.
Arlington, TX

If you are in need of a place to go, please visit the shelter nearest you.