Red Cross Sets Up Shelter for Evacuated Residents of Bridle Path Woods Complex in Bethlehem

Red Cross Sets Up Shelter for Evacuated Residents of Bridle Path Woods Complex in Bethlehem

News Release: March 11, 2008
Contact: Janice Osborne, Director-Communications and Marketing; American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley (610) 865-4400, ext. 262; pager (610) 508-4378

BETHLEHEM, Pa., March 11, 2008 - The American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley has set up a shelter at the Hanover Township Volunteer Fire Company station on Stoke Park Road for residents evacuated from the Bridle Path Woods apartments and townhouses in Hanover Township early this morning.

Residents in 35 units were evacuated due to a water main break and possible gas main break.

At 10:24 a.m., 25 people were currently at the Red Cross-staffed shelter at the fire house located at 300 Stoke Park Road in Hanover Township. Red Cross disaster workers are meeting the needs of those affected by providing hot beverages, snacks, breakfast and lunch. Red Cross is also arranging for medication replacement for residents who are unable to get back into their homes.

The shelter will remain open until all needs are met.

The American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley serves more than 690,000 residents of Carbon, Lehigh and Northampton counties. Last year the Red Cross provided health and safety education training; Lifeline, a personal response service for seniors; and emergency relief to more than 23,000 Greater Lehigh Valley residents. For more information about the American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley or volunteer opportunities, call (610) 865-4400 or visit www.redcrosslv.org.