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Red Cross to open shelters in Hartford and Barre

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Vermont Business MagazineTheNew Hampshire /Vermontregion of the American Red Cross willopenshelters in Hartfordand Barre,Vermont beginning at 6:00 p.m. tonightfor people who find themselves displaced by power outages inVermont.The shelters will be located at Hartford High School,37 Highland Avenue, White River Junction, and at Barre Auditorium, 16 Auditorium Hill, Barre.Residents are facingfreezing temperatureswhilepower is being restored to theirhomes. TheRed Cross and local emergency leadership moved to open the shelters forpeople needing someplace to go.TheFREE Red CrossEmergencyApp for is availabletodownload formobile devices,andprovidesa list ofopen shelters inthearea.

In addition: The state reports that a shelter is available at the Rochester Elementary School: 222 Main Street, which opened at 3 p.m.

WHAT TO BRING TO A SHELTERThe Red Cross encourages those who plan to stay in a Red Cross evacuation shelter to bring the following items for each member of their family:

  • prescription and emergency medication

  • medical equipment such as a wheelchair/walker, oxygen, etc.

  • extra clothing

  • pillows

  • blankets and sleeping bags

  • hygiene supplies

  • flashlight with extra batteries

  • phone and equipment chargers

  • power strip

  • small board games

  • books for entertainment

  • specialty snacks and juices for those with dietary restrictions

  • basic snacks

  • baby food and formula

  • diapers

  • beach chair or camp chair

  • identification

  • insurance papers

  • other comfort items

Additionally, special items for children and infants, such as diapers, formulas and toys, should be brought, along with other items for family members who are elderly or disabled.

You may not bring illegal drugs, alcoholic beverages, or weapons into the shelter.

The Vermont Disaster Animal Rescue Team has been alerted and will be providing support for pets at both shelter locations. All pets must be transported in a pet carrier.Pet owners should also bring food and medication appropriate for their pets.

DOWNLOAD EMERGENCY APPEveryone should download the Red Cross Emergency Appto have safety information available on their mobile device, including emergency weather alerts, preparedness information and shelter locations. Red Cross apps are available in smartphone app stores by searching for the American Red Cross or going toredcross.org/apps.

Source:Burlington, VT.Wednesday, November 28, 2018 –American Red Cross.