Easton Shelter to Remain Open Through Long Holiday Weekend

Cots, blankets, beverages, meals and other items to meet the emergency needs of residents will be provided by Red Cross volunteers at the shelter. Residents should be sure to bring any medications that they are regularly taking. Bedding materials and bath towels are also recommended.

Red Cross disaster shelters cannot accept pets or animals because of states' health and safety regulations and other considerations. Service animals that assist people with disabilities are the only animals allowed in Red Cross shelters. If you need assistance with sheltering your pet or animal, please contact your local veterinarian or the local human society.

For more information, please call the American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley at (610) 865-4400.

All American Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by voluntary donations of time and money from the American people. You can help the victims of thousands of disasters across the country each year, disasters like flooding, by making a financial gift to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund, which enables the Red Cross to provide shelter, food, counseling and other assistance to victims of disaster. The American Red Cross honors donor intent. If you wish to designate your donation to a specific disaster please do so at the time of your donation. Call 1-800-HELP NOW or 1-800-257-7575 (Spanish). Contributions to the Disaster Relief Fund may be sent to your local American Red Cross chapter or to the American Red Cross, P. O. Box 37243, Washington, DC 20013. Internet users can make a secure online contribution by visiting www.redcross.org