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Eastern NC Red Cross, community partners open shelters, brace for Hurricane Florence

RALEIGH, Sept. 12, 2018 —Red Cross and community partner shelters are opening in Eastern North Carolina in preparation of Hurricane Florence. Shelters will continue to open throughout the day.

“As we watch the storm come closer to the East Coast, our thoughts are with our neighbors. The Red Cross stands ready to serve our community, and we encourage everyone to finalize their safety plans now,” said Barry Porter, regional CEO of the Red Cross of Eastern NC.

Red Cross and Community Partner Shelters:

Alamance County:

The Lamb's Chapel
415 Roxoboro Rd.; Open
New River, NC 28450

Bertie County:

Bertie County Middle School
652 US 13N; Opens Wednesday, Sept. 12 at 5 p.m.
Windsor, NC 27983
Colerain Elementary School
202 North Academy Street; Opens Wednesday, Sept. 12 at 5 p.m.
Colerain, NC 27924
West Bertie Elementary School
3734 Governors Rd.; Opens Wednesday, Sept. 12 at 5 p.m.
Kelford, NC 27847

Cumberland County: Opening additional shelters Wednesday, Sept. 12 at 3 p.m.
- National Guard Armory
  3555 Owen Dr.; Open
  Fayetteville, NC 28306
Durham County:
- Hillside High School
  3727 Fayetteville Rd.; Opening Wednesday, Sept. 12 at 6 p.m.
  Durham, NC 27707
- Bahama Ruritan Club
  8202 Stagville Rd; Opening Wednesday, Sept. 12 at 6 p.m.
  Bahama, NC 27503
Franklin County:
- National Guard Armory
  200 S Bickett Blvd; Open
  Louisburg, NC 27549
Halifax County:
- National Guard Armory
  1300 Junior High School Rd.; Open
  Scotland Neck, NC 27847
Johnston County:
- North Johnston Middle School; Opens Wednesday, Sept. 12, at 8 pm
  435 Oil Company Rd.
  Micro, NC 27555
- Benson Middle School; Opens Wednesday, Sept. 12, at 8 pm
  1600 North Wall St.
  Benson, NC 27504
- West Johnston High School (Pet-Friendly) ; Opens Wednesday, Sept. 12, at 8 pm
  3935 Raleigh Rd.
  Benson, NC 27504
Lee County:
- National Guard Armory
  2214 Nash St.; Open
  Sanford, NC 27331
  (Designated for coastal evacuees)

Lenoir County: Opening three shelters on Thursday, Sept. 13 at 7 a.m. (Locations to be provided)
Martin County: Opening shelters on Wednesday, Sept. 12 at 5 p.m.
Mecklenburg County: Opening five shelters Wednesday, Sept. 12. Two will open at 8 a.m., followed by two more at 12 noon, and the last one at 4 p.m.
Moore County:
- Agricultural Building; Opens Wednesday, Sept. 12, at 5 p.m.
  707 Pinehurst Ave.
  Carthage, NC 28327

Nash County:
- Englewood Baptist Church; Open
  1350 S Winstead Ave.
  Rocky Mount, NC 27803
- Nash Central High School Pet friendly
  4279 Nash Central High Rd.; Opening Wednesday, Sept. 12, at 6 p.m.
  Rocky Mount, NC 27804
- Southern Nash High School
  6446 Southern Nash High Rd.
  Bailey, NC 27807
New Hanover County:
- Trask Middle School; Open
  2900 N College Rd.
  Wilmington, NC 28405
Onslow County: Opening two shelters on Wednesday, Sept. 12
Pamlico County:
- Pamlico Community College
  5049 NC 306 Highway South; Opening Wednesday, Sept. 12 at 5 p.m.
  Grantsboro, NC 28529
Pasquotank County:
- Kermit E White Center
  1704 Weeksville Rd.; Opening Wednesday, Sept. 12 at 5 p.m.
  Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Pender County:
- Topsail Elementary School
  17385 US-17; Open
  Hampstead, NC 28443
- Cape Fear Middle School
  1886 NC-133; Open
  Rocky Point, NC 28457
- Malpass Corners Elementary School
  4992 Malpass Corner Rd.; Open
  Burgaw, NC 28425
- Burgaw Middle School pet friendly
  500 S Wright St. Open
  Burgaw, NC 28425
Pitt County: Opening five shelters on Wednesday, Sept. 12, at 5 p.m. Additionally anticipate opening a Special Needs shelter for Pitt residents at the same time.
Sampson County:
- Clinton High School; Opens Wednesday, Sept. 12, at 1 pm
  340 Indian Town Rd.
  Clinton, NC 28328
- Union Elementary School; Opens Wednesday, Sept. 12, at 1 pm
  10400 Taylors Bridge Highway
  Clinton, NC 28328
- Hobbton Middle School; Opens Wednesday, Sept. 12, at 1 pm
  12081 Hobbton Highway
  Newton Grove, NC 28366
- Midway High School; Opens Wednesday, Sept. 12, at 1 pm
  15274 Spivey’s Corner Highway
  Dunn, NC 28366
- Lakewood High School; Opens Wednesday, Sept. 12, at 1 pm
  245 Lakewood School Rd.
  Salemburg, NC 28385
Scotland County:
- County High School
  Opening Thursday, Sept. 13 at 10 a.m.
- National Guard Armory
  1520 South Main St.; Open
  Laurinburg, NC 28352
Wake County:
- Knightdale High School; Open
  100 Bryan Chalk Ln.
  Knightdale, NC 27545
Wilson County:
- Fike High School
  500 Harrison Dr N; Opening Wednesday, Sept. 12 at 6 p.m.
  Wilson, NC 27893

To find a shelter, continuously check your local county’s website, or visit redcross.org/shelter, check the Red Cross Emergency App or call 1 800-RED CROSS. Anyone who plans to stay in a Red Cross shelter should bring prescription medications, extra clothing, pillows, blankets, hygiene supplies, important documents and other comfort items. They should also include any special items for children, such as diapers, formula and toys, and durable medical equipment and/or assistive technology if applicable. While Red Cross can provide medical equipment and/or assistive technology loaners, it may take a little time depending on inventory on hand and availability of delivery systems to get them to the shelter.

DOWNLOAD EMERGENCY APP Download the free Red Cross Emergency App to find shelter information and weather and emergency alerts for more than 35 different situations. Red Cross apps are available in smartphone app stores by searching for the American Red Cross or going to redcross.org/apps.

HURRICANE SAFETY People living in the path of the hurricane should listen to local officials and obey any evacuation orders. As the storm passes, folks should stay informed by listening to local news or NOAA weather radio for updates. Other safety steps include:

Know the difference between a Hurricane Watch and a Hurricane Warning.
- A Hurricane Watch means conditions are a threat within 48 hours. Review your hurricane plans. Get ready to act if a warning is issued, and stay informed.
- A Hurricane Warning means conditions are expected within 36 hours. Complete your storm preparations and leave the area if directed to do so by authorities.
- Tropical Storm Watches and Warnings: Take these alerts seriously. They often bring life-threatening flooding and dangerous winds.
Listen to local radio, NOAA radio or TV stations for the latest information and updates and obey any evacuation orders from local officials.
Be prepared to evacuate quickly. You can find shelters by visiting redcross.org or by downloading the free Red Cross Emergency App.
Fill your car's gas tank in case an evacuation notice is issued.
Build an emergency kit that contains supplies for about three days, to include a gallon of water per person per day, non-perishable food, a flashlight and extra batteries, a first aid kit, medications and copies of important documents. Remember items for young children such as diapers, and family members with special medical needs.
Follow evacuation orders.
Don’t forget your pets. Bring them indoors and maintain direct control of them. Prepare an emergency kit for your pets, including sturdy leashes or pet carriers, food and water, bowls, cat litter and pan, and photos of you with your pet in case they get lost. Additional pet safety tips are available.

About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.