- MEMA reports that hotel accomodations are extremely limited in both Jackson, AL and Memphis, TN.
Source: “Important Phone Numbers and Information.“ MEMA. 31 August 2008.
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MEMA: Hotel Accomodations Very Limited in Jackson and Memphis
August 31, 2008 - 6:01 pmHurricane Gustav Evacuees Are Urged to Reigster on Red Cross Safe and Well List
August 31, 2008 - 12:07 pmBaton Rouge (August 31, 2008) -The American Red Cross encourages all Hurricane Gustav evacuees to register online to post a “Safe and Well” message at https://disastersafe.redcross.org.
The Safe and Well website is designed to help concerned family and friends check on the well-being of a loved one affected by a disaster. Evacuees can post first and last name, an “As of Date,” and the “safe and well” message selected.
Safe and Well is available in Spanish, and users who speak other languages can register by calling 866-GET-INFO and a Call Agent will connect the caller to AT&T’s language line for translation.
Registration for the hearing impaired can be supported by dialing the TTY number. For the latest on Hurricane Gustav, you can visit emergency.louisiana.gov or call the state’s emergency hotline at 1-866-288-2484 to listen to a recorded message with the most up-to-date information.
Source: “News Release: Red Cross Offering ‘Safe and Well’ Internet Registry for Storm Evacuees.” State of Louisiana. 31 August 2008.
Volunteers Needed for Hurricane Gustav Response
August 31, 2008 - 10:51 amBATON ROUGE, La. (August 30, 2008) – The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals-Office of Public Health (DHH-OPH) is seeking volunteers to help in pre and post-storm emergency activities.
Those interested in assisting are asked to sign up with Louisiana Volunteers in Action (LAVA), the DHH’s volunteer management program. Prospective volunteers should register at www.lava.dhh.louisiana.gov. DHH-OPH volunteer coordinators will then call registered volunteers with information on when and where to report.
Volunteers don’t have to be medical professionals. DHH-OPH officials are asking anyone who registers to be ready to assist. Those who register may be assigned to help at a Medical Special Needs Shelter or at t! he state’s bus triage operation. Non-medical volunteers may be asked to feed patients or perform clerical tasks. Medical volunteers will be involved in direct patient care.
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Arkansas: A Number of Shelters Open for Louisiana Evacuees
August 30, 2008 - 9:14 pmReported by The Advertiser:
“A number of shelters have opened in Arkansas to house people evacuating Louisiana due to Hurricane Gustav. The state has opened Fort Chaffee, but that shelter is open only to those being brought in by authorities.
Shelters open in Arkansas:
Conway County
- Lutheran Camp 15 RV sites; 20 lodging spaces in Morrilton
- Petit Jean State Park-18 RV camp sites near Morrilton
- KOA Morrilton 17 tent camp sites; 1 RV site
- Lewisburg Bay RV Park 4 RV camp sites
- Camp Mitchell 160 beds in Morrilton
- Ozark Conference Center at Solgohachia, Ar. 13 RV/camp sites and 125 beds
Drew County
- Shady Grove Baptist Church in Monticello (already reserved by campers)
- First Assembly of God in Monticello (already reserved by campers)
Faulkner County
- Don Owens Center in Conway, capacity 400
Union County
- College Avenue Church of Christ in El Dorado, capacity 75 people, showers
- First United Methodist Church in El Dorado, capacity 50 people, showers
- Immanuel Baptist Church in El Dorado, capacity 75 people, showers
- St. John’s Baptist Church in El Dorado, capacity 50 people, showers”
Source: “List of Arkansas Shelters Available for Evacuees.” The Advertiser. 30 August 2008, 6:23 PM.
