Kingston - Under the guidance of local emergency management officials, the American Red Cross of Ulster County New York has placed the shelter at the Hurley Reformed Church into standby mode. The Red Cross will reactivate the shelter if it receives guidance to do so from local emergency management officials.
The following Red Cross shelter locations remain open:
- Kerhonkson Fire Department, 333 Main Street, Kerhonkson
- SUNY New Paltz Athletics and Wellness Center Southloop Road, SUNY New Paltz
The Ulster County Chapter is also providing material support to a Shelter at the Belleayre Ski Resort in Highmount, NY having delivered cots and blankets for displaced persons.
The Red Cross will continue to working closely with local officials to determine the need for ongoing shelter operations to meet community needs. The Red Cross will continue to working closely with local officials to determine the need for ongoing shelter operations to meet community needs.
Residents should call the Red Cross at (845) 338-7020 or 211 for more information.
The Red Cross will provide hot food, beverages and a safe place to sleep. People coming to the shelter should bring:
- Bedding for each member of the family - although the Red Cross has some bedding available, we are asking people coming to the shelter to bring their own bedding if possible for additional personal comfort and to ensure we can give comfort to as many people as possible.
- Diapers and formula for children.
- Prescription medicines.
- Toiletries.
- Food for special dietary needs.
- Please note that the only animals permitted in Red Cross shelters are service animals; for safety and health reasons, we can not accommodate pets.
The Red Cross is actively seeking volunteers and financial donations to assist with disaster relief efforts in the county. For more information or to make a donation to support local, national or international disaster relief, call (845) 338-7020 or visit www.ulsterredcross.org
