March 16, 2008

AUGUSTA, Ga.---The Augusta Red Cross is continuing to provide assistance to the people affected by the damage from severe weather that passed through our area Saturday night.

The Augusta chapter is operating a shelter at the Wrens Baptist Church, 500 North Main St., Wrens, Ga. The shelter is open to anyone in the surrounding area displaced by the storms.

The Augusta Red Cross has provided mass care and feeding to approximately 400 people through Sunday afternoon in conjunction with the Georgia Baptist Association. Estimates are that another 300 people will also receive care and feeding Sunday night.

Augusta Red Cross Disaster Action team members anticipate providing financial assistance for up to 100 families affected by this disaster.

Donations are urgently needed so that the Red Cross can continue to provide this much needed assistance to people affected by disaster. As of March 2008, the Augusta chapter is nearly $30,000 over budget for disaster relief in our 11 county service area.

Donations can be made through the secure donation page at ARCAUG.org, by phone with credit cards at 706-724-8481, and during business hours or by mail to 1322 Ellis Street, Augusta, Georgia.