As water levels rise in many parts of Georgia, Northwest Georgia Red Cross volunteers mobilized to open a shelter to those seeking refuge from the high waters and flooding. The Northwest Georgia Red Cross is currently operating a shelter in Chattooga County. At the shelter there will be cots, blankets, food, beverages and comfort. “Many Georgians have never experienced flooding and  life-threatening weather ” said Jeffrey Putnam, executive director of the Northwest Georgia Red Cross, which serves, Bartow, Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Fannin, Floyd, Gilmer, Gordon, Murray, Polk, Walker, Whitfield and Union Counties “With this near constant rain and flooding, we want to make sure everyone has a chance to stay safe”. Red Cross shelter is located at:

 

·        Pentecostal Worship Center

116 Lake Wanda Rieta Road

Summerville, GA  30747

 

 

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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 visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.