GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – The American Red Cross of Wisconsin is providing shelter, supplies, and support to those affected by extreme flooding in Milwaukee and surrounding communities.
Floodwaters have destroyed homes and displaced residents across the region. According to a press release from the Red Cross, on Monday night, Red Cross shelters at Holler Park and Washington Park Senior Center housed 23 people in need of a safe place to stay.
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The release says that starting today, Red Cross teams will deliver clean-up kits to neighborhoods impacted by the flooding. An Emergency Response Vehicle loaded with supplies left Green Bay this morning for Milwaukee, where the items will be distributed to flood victims.
Anyone needing shelter can go to Holler Park, 5151 S. 6th St., Milwaukee. Services include meals, water, blankets, phone charging, pet accommodations, and medical assistance such as replacing prescriptions, eyeglasses, or essential medical equipment. Shelters will remain open as long as needed.
Donations, blood donations, and volunteers are needed with disaster relief.
Visit redcross.org or 1-800-RED-CROSS for more information.
