Red Cross to Open Shelters to Assist Those Without Power

Red Cross volunteers and staff are responding to the needs of thousands of Southern Tier residents impacted by power outages in several counties resulting from a major spring snowstorm.  In response to requests from the Broome County Office of Emergency Management, the Red Cross is opening two shelters in the area as of 5:00 p.m. today.  Those shelters will be located at:

Trinity Memorial Episcopal Church

118 Oak Street, Binghamton NY

Deposit Fire Department

130 Second Street, Deposit NY

Staff and volunteers have been working throughout the day to plan and implement sheltering and feeding for area residents.  The response comes in the midst of National Volunteer Recognition Week and volunteers are particularly important to the Red Cross as they comprise approximately 90% of the American Red Cross of Western New York workforce.  The need for volunteers has never been greater as we experience larger and more intense disasters across the country. Please consider becoming a Red Cross volunteer to help families in need. We’ll provide all of the training you need, visit redcross.org/volunteertodayto learn more.

About the American Red Cross

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, 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 deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.