The Eastern Panhandle Chapter of the American Red Cross, in an effort to protect both our volunteers and clients, will be opening a shelter at Jefferson High School to provide a safe and warm environment for Jefferson County residents who may be suffering from long-term power and/or water outages.  This shelter will open at 11AM tomorrow, February 9.

 If you are in need of temporary shelter, please bring the following items with you:  bed linens, clothing, toiletries, and any prescription or non-prescription medications you may require.  Please check in at the registration desk in the gymnasium and we will make sure you are directed to safe parking.  If you are unable to provide your own transportation, please contact the Jefferson County EOC at (304) 728-6345 or (304) 728-2979.  The dedicated folks operating the EOC will do their best to provide alternative transportation during this snow emergency.  At the present time, we are unable to provide shelter for pets due to the road conditions and safety concerns involved in their transportation to the animal shelter.

 In addition, Red Cross volunteers and members of the Augusta Church of Christ will be opening a shelter at 10PM tonight, February 8^th. The Augusta Church of Christ is located at 91263 Route 50 in Augusta. If you are in need of transportation to the shelter, please call your local 9-1-1 center.

 It is times like this that the Eastern Panhandle Chapter of the American Red Cross can really use monetary donations from the local communities to sustain such massive operations.  You can donate by mail to 1948 Wiltshire Road, Kearneysville, WV or via PayPal on our website: www.easternpanhandlearc.org.