The American Red Cross helps disaster victims by meeting basic emergency needs. Keep in mind, help is provided at no cost, on an individual basis, based on disaster-caused need. Although you are responsible for your own recovery, the Red Cross is here to guide you through the process. Family Shelters People displaced by a disaster or forced to evacuate can seek refuge at a Red Cross shelter. Otherwise, shelters are set up immediately after the incident.
Shelters provide evacuees with a place to sleep.
If possible, bring your own pillow, blanket and toys for the kids. Food Meals are provided at shelters or places assigned as fixed feeding sites. Disaster vehicles also serve as mobile feeding units, providing meals to disaster victims and relief workers in the field. Early on, meals are usually prepackaged. As soon as possible, hot meals are prepared.