Act Locally Waco: Information received as of 11:15 a.m. on Friday re: West Explosion
Thornton, Ashley
Info received as of 11:15 Friday:
· Sanger Oaks Apartments at 5000 Sanger Ave in Waco. Is starting a donation site for new/unopened toiletry items, baby items, bottled water and nonperishable food items as well as gift cards for the people of West. Any update you could send out would be fantastic! Thank you again for what you do. My work email is sangeroak...@yahoo.com Call Christi Vera at 254-772-0220.
· Waco Regional Baptist Association has set up a fund that will go to FBC West and the community. Donations are made via Pay Pal and can be found at http://www.wacoregionalbaptistassociation.org/.
· McLennan 100 Club - Friends--we wanted to give you an update on the McLennan 100 Club's role in the West tragedy. At this time, our club does not provide death benefits to firefighters or other first responders. We are in our infancy as a club (began accepting memberships in December) and we determined early on that we must initially limit our scope to law enforcement until we raise enough money to assure a fiscally sound operation that will be able to award benefits when the time comes. Our first order of business when we get large enough is to expand to include other first responders. However, we ARE working with 100 Clubs in Austin and Bryan to collect donations for West Fire and EMS. Any money donated to this fund will be given directly to the department to help them rebuild. The department has only 33 members and they have lost at least a third of their brothers. If you would like to donate to that fund, you can send contributions (designated for "West Tragedy") to us c/o McLennan 100 Club, PO Box 21990, Waco, TX 76702. Thank you!
· Refine Waco (Young Adult Group from Family of Faith) - will be donating 100% of all online sales of RUN254 t-shirts to the people of West affected by the explosion. Here’s the website if you would like to get a shirt: http://run254.bigcartel.com/
· Free Child Care available for people from West - I just wanted to pass the word long to you. Both of my day care centers will provide child care FREE to any one in the WEST area that needs it. Kidz Zone in Hewitt (254-6669323) and Absolutely Super Kidz in Lorena (254-8574998) They will have to show some kind of West address or ID. Thanks....Lucinda Taylor
Info received as of 5:15 a.m. Friday
· ATTENTION ALL CENTRAL TEXAS MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS - As a result of the tragedy in West, Texas last night, it is reasonable to expect a significant rise in the need for mental health services in the coming months, not only for the actual victims, but for families, friends, children, and first-responders. In the particular area affected, there are many individuals without health insurance that would enable them to access mental health services. In an effort to provide care to such individuals, I am in the process of compiling a list for eventual distribution of providers who are willing to do some pro-bono work to meet these needs. If you are a LICENSED mental health provider in the Central Texas area, and you would be willing to offer one or more sessions free of charge, please send an email to katy...@yahoo.com and I will reply with more detailed information. Thank you for your thoughtful consideration.
·
HOTCOG (Heart of Texas Council of Governments) at
1514 S. New Road is accepting clothing for nursing home residents from West
Rest Haven that were displaced to other facilities.
Specific items: Men and women’s clothing - all
sizes. Simple clothing such as elastic waist pants, shirts, tops, house
dresses, sweaters, sweat clothes, socks, house shoes (men and women), robes,
night gowns, men’s pajamas, underwear, t-shirts, blankets (light weight/felt).
Clothing can be new or lightly used. The contact person is: Susan L. McCombs,
Managing Local Ombudsman
Area Agency on Aging of the Heart of Texas;
254-292-1851
· If you are missing animals from the West explosion, please browse through this album to see if you animal is at the Humane Society. If you think you recognize one of these dogs, please call us at 254-754-1454.
· First responders and the Red Rover Rescue team are asking everyone to stop branching off to different websites for lost/found pets. CenTexLostPets.org has been set up for a long time & is very successful. People out in the field who are finding these animals are only checking the CenTexLostPets.org site. Please post there if you are missing or have found a pet. Any additional websites are causing mass confusion. In order to quickly & accurately reunite owners with missing pets, please encourage everyone to post to www.CenTexLostPets.org ONLY.
Info Received as of 9:30 p.m. Thursday
· State Bar of Texas - Texas lawyers stand ready to serve the victims of the West explosion. Call (800) 504-7030 for legal assistance or visit texasbar.com/disasterresponse for other resources and ways that you can help.
· Hill County Emergency Management - This request comes from the Mayor of West. All the goods donated are wonderful but we have received so much, it has become a problem. At this time there are no real material needs for supplies. What will make the BIGGEST effect, is donate money to the relief at Point West Bank & Trust (254) 826-5333 or State National Bank (254) 826-3741.
· SURVIVORS OF THE WEST EXPLOSION - If you need assistance, the Shepherd’s Heart pantry (http://www.shepherdsheartpantry.org/) is open TODAY from 3pm-6pm. We will also have clothing available from the Things From the Heart store. If you are in need or know a survivor in need, please share this with them. God bless, y'all! Please call if you are in need of assistance and cannot get to the pantry or store during business hours # is 254-723-3220.
· Willie Nelson Plans Fundraiser Following Explosion in Texas http://www.cmt.com/news/country-music/1706000/willie-nelson-plans-fundraiser-following-explosion-in-texas.jhtml
· Things From the Heart needs your donations of gently used clothing, furniture, basic household items, and any other items in good condition that we can use to bless the victims of the tragedy in West. We also need volunteers to help sort items and assist customers. The store hours are: Thursday and Friday 10:00 AM TO 2:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM TO 4:00 PM. Donations can be deposited in our container at the side door or brought to the store during store hours. We are located at 3400 Bosque Blvd. ( http://www.shepherdsheartpantry.org/services/things-from-the-heart/ )
· The three local foundations -- Cooper, Rapoport, and Waco -- have collaborated to establish The West, Texas Disaster Relief Efforts Fund, to be housed at Waco Foundation. This fund is the for the sole benefit of the victims and relief efforts of the West, Texas fertilizer plant explosion that took place on Wednesday evening, April 17. The Foundations are in the process of communicating with City of West officials to determine an appropriate West representative that can advise the allocation of resources based on the community’s highest needs. The Rapoport Foundation has made a lead gift of $20,000 to the fund in order to encourage those in the Waco community to be the leading contributors in support of our neighbors in West. To donate to The West, Texas Disaster Relief Efforts Fund please visit Waco Foundation’s website, www.wacofoundation.org, and click the West, Texas Disaster Relief Efforts Fund link on the homepage. You can also contact Melissa Miller, Director of Communications and Donor Services, at Waco Foundation at (254) 754-3404 with additional questions on how to contribute to this fund.
· Please update the email chain, from Amber Jekot working at Blair's Cove: most shelters in town are full and Blair's Cove has extra apartments for victims from west as well as hot food and surplus supplies. The other shelters in town are welcome to the supplies here and should refer anyone from West here! 2425 South 21st Street, Waco. 254 - 756-5855
· Those wishing to make gifts of monetary support to the West Relief Fund may do so through an online giving portal on the Baylor University website: www.baylor.edu/relief/give. The portal may also be accessed from our webpage established last evening to keep the University community informed of emergency relief efforts and opportunities: www.baylor.edu/relief. As of 5:30 p.m. today, we have received about 200 online donations totaling nearly $15,000 for the West Relief Fund. Thank you, Baylor Nation.
Information received as of 5:30 p.m. Thursday
· Red Cross needs a large office space that can house 15-20 people with internet access. Needs to be in West so that we can maintain our level of service for the long hall. Message me directly if you have a lead. Mark Felton -254-495-1241
· Region 12 Service center - We join the many organizations in Central Texas in extending our sympathies to those affected by the recent tragedy in West, Texas yesterday evening. As an organization whose mission is serving schools and educators in this area, we are particularly sensitive to this terrible tragedy. We also have several staff members who are residents of this community or have family and friends who live there. As we all look for ways to help and support West and West ISD in the aftermath of last night's events, we are coordinating efforts as an organization to help in specific ways. At this point we are focusing on (1) teacher and student supplies , (2) urgent donations for Carter Blood Care in Waco, (3) Donations for needed items, (4) monetary donations. For more about how you can help with these things visit the website: http://www.esc12.net/announcements/html/2013/support.html
· From EOAC - Head Start can take kids to head start centers whose parents may need assistance and we can place temporarily. Head start can send busses to pick these kids up. We are working on emergency funds to help housing for those who have lost homes. We have three houses here that we take responsibility for that can be temporary plavements and they will be empty tomorrow. Contact information: EOAC office - 753-0331, John Key (executive director) cell - 424-8359
· I have been asked to provide an update and some guidance on the overwhelming response to the disaster in West, and here is the latest information from the Emergency Management command center. They are being absolutely inundated with donations of items for the victims and they ask that those who wish to help may do so most effectively through cash donations to the American Red Cross or Salvation Army, designated for this incident. For those who wish to donate directly to the community of West, an account has been set up at Point West Bank. These donations to Red Cross, Salvation Army, and the bank will be disbursed equitably and most effectively to help the most people. Unfortunately, managing massive donations of canned goods, clothing, household and other items creates tremendous work that diverts resources away from the search and recovery operations. Particularly not needed are donations of clothing and perishable foods. Thank you all for helping spread this important message. The concern shown by everyone in these situations is humbling. - Kim Patterson, APR, Associate Director, Communications and Alumni Relations, McLennan Community College Foundation
· Click here to donate to the West, Texas Disaster Relief Fund - In response to the outpouring of support and offers to assist with the recovery, we have established the West, Texas Disaster Relief Fund. This fund is for the sole benefit of the victims and relief efforts of the West, Texas fertilizer plant explosion that took place on Wednesday evening, April 17, 2013. The fund is now accepting contributions for those who wish to donate to the relief efforts and are looking for a reliable entity in which to make their donations. To donate to The West, Texas Disaster Relief Fund, please click here. You can also contact Melissa Miller, Director of Communications and Donor Services, at Waco Foundation at (254) 754-3404 or mmi...@wacofoundation.org with additional questions on how to contribute to the fund.
· Victorious Life Church will be partnering with Southeast National Catering to host a mobile food kitchen at the Best Western (Czech Inn) starting tonight at 5pm. We will be partnering tomorrow with Fuddrucker's to provide lunch at 12pm tomorrow in the same location. Thank you!
· From Congregation Agudath Jacob - Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone in West, TX. Amanda’s fiance, Casey, is a volunteer fireman who is helping in the recovery work. HERE’S WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP RIGHT NOW!! Items needed by responders include socks, hats, gloves, baby wipes, and phone chargers (for both iphones and androids). Take the items to the Lacy Lakeview fire department, 501 E. Craven. This is north of Lake Shore, between the New Dallas Hwy and I35.
Updates as of 3:15 p.m. Thursday
·
Caritas will be at the Five for Fighting show at the Ferrell
Center tonight accepting donations of items such as toothbrushes, toothpaste,
kids items (formula, toys, clothes), blankets and non perishable food.
Come, give and enjoy the show!
· From Salvation Army - "We are in urgent need of donated empty warehouse space for donations management as a result of the West, Texas explosion. It would be temporary for a period of time to be determined. A minimum of 15,000 square feet is preferred, but would consider less if the building was capable of meeting the need. Also, it would be desired if it contained dock(s) to receive tractor trailors. If anyone knows of a contact that may make this available, please let us know." kevin_...@uss.salvationarmy.org or 254.756.7271.
· Waco Trib: Helpful links for those affected by West plant explosion (Updated 2:25 pm)
· City of Waco – Public Information - Waco, our first responders are still helping with the explosion in West and will continue to do so. Social media is a great place to follow community efforts that have been organized for aid. Please stay away from the area and do what you can to help here. Just some of the official things to help our neighbors to the north:
o The Extraco Events Center will be setting up to take donations starting tomorrow at 9:00 am. For information call 254-776-1660
o Carter Blood Care Center will accept donations beginning at 9:00 a.m. Thursday in Waco.
o Carter Blood Care will be holding a blood drive at Providence Thursday between 11 am and 5 p.m.
o The Scott & White Blood Donation center is open until 2:30 a.m. Thursday and will reopen at 8 a.m.
o To check on injured residents admitted to Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center call (254) 202 – 1100
o For family inquiries about patients at Scott & White Hospital call (888) 394-4947
o For family inquiries about patients at Providence Health Center (254)761-7200.
- g tomorrow at 9:00 am. For information call 254-776-1660
Carter Blood Care Center will accept donations beginning at 9 a.m. Thursday in Waco
Carter BloodCare will be holding a blood drive at Providence Thursday between 11 am and 5 p.m.
The Scott & White Blood Donation center is open until 2:30 a.m. Thursday and will reopen at 8 a.m.
To check on injured residents admitted to Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center call (254) 202-1100
For family inquiries about patients at Scott & White Hospital call (888) 394-4947
For family inquiries about patients at Providence Health Center (254) 761-7200 The Scott & White Blood Donation center is open until 2:30 a.m. Thursday and will reopen at 8 a.m.
To check on injured residents admitted to Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center call (254) 202-1100
For family inquiries about patients at Scott & White Hospital call (888) 394-4947
For family inquiries about patients at Providence Health Center (254) 761-7200The therapists at the Center for Children and Families are pulling together to help those who are effected by the explosion in West, Tx. Should you, or someone you know, are in need of debriefing and/or counseling services as a result of this trauma, please call our offices for assistance. We have therapist on hand that are ready and willing to assist at no cost. 254-772-8055 .... Explain to our staff that you are calling as a direct result of the trauma and we will accommodate your needs. We continue to keep all effected by the explosion in West in our thoughts and prayers.
· Updates from TSTC
o The Waco TSTC leadership team has started to compile a “needs list” to capture the sorts of material goods that may be needed by those left without shelter. This list will be made public in the near future at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/notes/tstc-waco/items-to-donate-for-west-texas-relief/10151594161940090
o Additionally, a victim’s hotline has been established to provide direction or assistance to TSTC employees or students who need help. The number is: (254) 867-2630. This line is intended for those who are seeking aid; volunteers who wish to provide material or other help can go by the Murray Watson Recreation Center on the Waco campus to offer their help.
o The TSTC Foundation has set up a victim’s fund for the benefit of the employees and student impacted by the disaster. Donations to this fund will be used solely for the benefit of the victims and can be sent to: The TSTC Foundation, Attn: West Disaster Relief, 3801 Campus Dr, Waco, TX 76705. Donors should mark checks with “West Disaster Relief” to insure the funds are routed to those in need.
o Authorities have asked for additional blood donations to help with victims needs. In Waco, you can help by giving blood at: Carter Waco Blood Donor Center - (254) 297-4150 or Red Cross Blood Donation - (800) 733-2767
o For more up-to-date information, please see the following link:
§ http://www.waco.tstc.edu/articles/index.php?nid=34
§ https://www.facebook.com/tstcwaco
· From the page: Prayers for Victims of Waco/West TX Fertilizer Plant Disaster's status. - "A word of caution: Relief efforts are often hampered by an influx of unrequested materials and in particular clothing as there are not resources to sort and store those things. Please check posted lists and only send items that have been requested specifically."
· A “LIFT” for Families in West - The LIFT Workshop for Low Income Families in Transition will be held on Sat., Apr. 20, 9AM-2PM, in the Fellowship Hall at FBC Waco, 5th & Clay (bus route #9). Special services will be available for families of West who need assistance processing applications for Emergency SNAP benefits. Information on housing sites, feeding centers, and other emergency response information will be available. Free childcare for children up to 12 years old. Call (956) 683-5645 or e-mail Lindsa...@baylor.edu<mailto:Lindsa...@baylor.edu> for more info.
Update as of 1:45 p.m. Thursday
· American Red Cross Heart of Texas Area Chapter - Water and Food is pouring in from numerous local and regional donors on a large scale. We don't need alot of these things right now. For people that want to help. They can now go to our web page and make a Disaster Donation. http://www.redcross.org/charitable-donations. This is the best way for you to help us help West. Thank you so much for all the outpouring of support. It's hard to respond to everyone so much appreciation in advance.
· American Red Cross Heart of Texas Area Chapter - We are located at the West Community Center. They are accepting clothing donations but have requested no more medical supplies.
· West, Texas explosion: How you can help (from Channel 13 in Houston) - http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?section=news/state&id=9070066
· Dia Concert Moved to Ferrell Center, Benefits West Relief Efforts - Tonight’s Diadeloso concert featuring Five for Fighting and Green River Ordinance – originally scheduled for Fountain Mall on the Baylor campus – has been moved to the Ferrell Center, where donations will be accepted to benefit families affected by the devastation in West. The event is free and open to the public. Cash donations are encouraged and will support the relief efforts in West.
· Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The Fort Worth-based band Green River Ordinance will begin its performance at 7 p.m., followed by Five for Fighting at 8 p.m. Five for Fighting’s 2001 hit "Superman (It's Not Easy)" became an anthem after the attacks of September 11 on the World Trade Center and was performed by Five for Fighting at The Concert for New York City in late 2001. The Ferrell Center is located at 1900 S. University Parks Drive at LaSalle Avenue in Waco.
· TSTC Waco - The leadership team of TSTC Waco is developing a plan to assist employees & students who may be without shelter because of damage or even total loss of their home. For tonight, the Recreation Center on campus has been made available for overnight lodging. Tomorrow other plans will be developed regarding on-campus housing.
· American Red Cross - Landmark Apts is donating 4 apartments for an indefinite amount of time. Call 254-772-6531 Contact Amy
· Humane Society - The Humane Society in cooperation with the City of Waco Animal Services is on stand by, fully staffed and ready to assists West victims and their animals. We are onsite and in the field, available for transport & will house animals until their owners can come back for them. We will NOT be euthanizing the animals currently in our kennels. We are reaching out desperately for rescue groups, fosters, and adopters to step up and get these animals out of our kennels. If you are unable to foster or adopt, please spread the word. We are also in need of donations such as bleach, paper towels, blankets, towels, crates, and food.
· Ministers - I am certain that each of you are busy today providing pastoral care to your church communities in light of the West tragedy. As you can imagine our Baylor students are dealing with their own grief and shock. You may also be aware that today is Diadeloso. Students gathered last night for an impromptu prayer vigil and we held a campus-wide prayer service this morning before Diadeloso. Tonight, the Diadeloso concert has been moved to the Ferrell Center and is now a benefit concert. Spiritual Life has been asked to provide pastoral care for anyone who would like to speak with a chaplain. I am writing to invite you as a community of campus ministers to be there as well, if you are available. We will gather in the Stone Room at 6PM. If you are facing the Ferrell Center, The Stone Room is located on the left near the faculty/staff entrance. Burt is out of town, so if you would like to reach me my number is 749-3807. Thank you, Rebecca A Kennedy, Director for Missions, Associate Chaplain Office of Spiritual Life Baylor University, Phone: 254.710.3517 Fax: 254.710.3446
· Campus Realtors - We will be taking donations for West evacuees at our office today any time. We are right next to Baylor campus at 1201 S. 8th St. (Near Pizza Hut and Common Grounds) We are the hub for Antioch Community Church donations and anyone else who wants to drop of gift baskets.
Update as of 10:30 a.m. Thursday
·
The Extraco Events Center will be setting up to take donations
starting tomorrow at 9:00 am. For information call 254-776-1660
Carter Blood Care Center will accept donations beginning at 9 a.m. Thursday in
Waco
Carter BloodCare will be holding a blood drive at Providence Thursday between
11 am and 5 p.m.
The Scott & White Blood Donation center is open until 2:30 a.m. Thursday and
will reopen at 8 a.m.
To check on injured residents admitted to Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center call
(254) 202-1100
For family inquiries about patients at Scott & White Hospital call (888)
394-4947
For family inquiries about patients at Providence Health Center (254)
761-7200The Extraco Events Center will be setting up to take donations starting
tomorrow at 9:00 am. For information call 254-776-1660
Carter Blood Care Center will accept donations beginning at 9 a.m. Thursday in
Waco
Carter BloodCare will be holding a blood drive at Providence Thursday between
11 am and 5 p.m.
The Scott & White Blood Donation center is open until 2:30 a.m. Thursday
and will reopen at 8 a.m.
To check on injured residents admitted to Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center call
(254) 202-1100
For family inquiries about patients at Scott & White Hospital call (888)
394-4947
For family inquiries about patients at Providence Health Center (254) 761-7200 Extraco (
The fairgrounds) is accepting clothes food and toiletries at the second
building on the right. They will come out and get it from your car
· Baylor supports West FB page - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Baylor-Supports-West/161548767339513
· Cen-Tex Roof Systems - Anyone in West that needs tarps or plywood call my office751-7700. We have crews ready to help. No charge people!
·
The Salvation Army disaster
canteens are on site in West providing meals, water, etc. As of right now
our primary need is monetary donations to help keep our canteens stocked.
As other needs are made known we will try to get the word out.
We have several Salvation Army staff mobilized in the area but one staff member
has contacted me to let me know that she is opening her home (in Hubbard, TX)
for families in need of a place to go. As that need arises please contact
our social services office.
· Caritas Services for Victims of the West Disaster
o The Caritas Food Pantry (300 South 15th Street, Waco) will be open to provide needed food items to individuals and families who have been affected by the disaster (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.).
o Caritas is coordinating with relief efforts being administered by area churches, non-profit organizations, etc., to provide useful items from the “Gifts in Kind” program (paper products, household items, etc.). Call James Hurst at 753-4593, ext. 214 for more information.
o Caritas of Waco Thrift Stores are providing needed clothing items to victims of the West disaster. Individuals may go to either store and be assisted with clothing. Store locations are: 3116 Franklin Ave. (753-0126) and 3016 Bellmead Drive (799-0777).
o Caritas is providing water, drinks, food, hygiene, paper products, etc., directly to first responders in West.
o For additional information, contact Buddy Edwards (722-7698 or 753-4593, ext. 205).
· Central United Methodist Church is located so close to Hillcrest Hospital and is aiding family members with a place to rest and showers. (And if I know that church, they've probably got lots of other stuff for them!) Central United Methodist Church. Central United Methodist Church at Hwy 6 & Bagby near Hillcrest Hospital gymnasium is open for West families to come and rest. Showers are available. Please share this posting.
· Care Net Pregnancy Center is going to have a donation booth for donations of gift cards at our Human Race Waco, Saturday, April 27th at the Human Race Waco in Indian Springs Park. Race website is www.humanracewaco.com.
Update as of 8:00 a.m. Thursday
· Waco Trib: Helpful links for those affected by West plant explosion - http://www.wacotrib.com/news/helpful-links-for-those-affected-by-west-plant-explosion/article_dd5988c4-f042-5a11-b277-7ba019be157a.html
· Excellent compiled list of resources: Shelters, places to donate, pet boarding, nursing homes, etc. (Thanks BKleinemas!): http://www.actlocallywaco.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Kleinmas-resources.pdf
· We will be taking donations at the McLennan County Extension for those affected & working in West! Water, Gatorade, food, toiletries, baby wipes, baby items, blankets, towels, wash rags, clothing & shoes for men, woman & children are among the many things needed! Please bring donations by the extension office today! One of our staff will be taking donations to West this afternoon! -Prayers for West! Office: (254) 757-5180, Fax: (254) 757-5097, 420 N 6th St, Waco, TX 76701-1315, mclen...@tamu.edu
Update as of 7:00 a.m. Thursday
· Carter Blood Care donor portal: https://ww2.greatpartners.org/donor/schedules/centers
· Baylor website: http://www.baylor.edu/relief/?_buref=1172-91940
· News: Up to 15 dead after fire and blast at Texas fertilizer plant
· SHELTER FOR VICTIMS OF WEST EXPLOSION @ Victorious Life church - VLC is offering shelter for families in need of shelter or for those visiting hospitals. Located in our GYM in the back. Necessities will be provided at NO CHARGE! Donations of personal items and food will be accepted in the gym. 254-662-5552. Directions: Coming from West: Located off Exit 328. Turnaround onto the northbound frontage road. VLC will be on your right in 1/2 mile. Come to the gym in the back. (LOCATED WITHIN 2 MILES OF HILLCREST HOSPITAL) Email - chellesa...@gmail.com
· Road To Damascus will be a drop off site for any type of donations for the victims of west. Thursday-Saturday from 5-8 pm. I would like all organizations willing to come together as one to donate whatever they can. We can meet at RTD, 5034 Franklin and giveaway can goods, hygiene packets, bus passes, clothing, etc. Contact Mia at 548-9982.
As of 5:00 a.m. Thursday
Articles:
· More than 100 injured in West plant explosion; fatalities confirmed
· West, Texas explosion: Two EMS deaths confirmed
Other info:
Red Cross Facebook page for Updates - www.facebook.com/HeartofTexasRedCross
For up to the minute updates you can follow the Red Cross on twitter @HOTRedcross or #westexplosion
Salvation Army Facebook Page for updates - https://www.facebook.com/HeartofTexasRedCross#!/salarmywaco?hc_location=stream
The Home Depot in Bellmead (I-35 access road north of Lake Shore) will be open throughout the night for those needing supplies to board up or tarp roofs before the rain forecast for Thursday morning.
The American Red Cross Heart of Texas Area Chapter is currently opening a shelter at Latham Springs Retreat Center. 134 Private Road 223, Aquilla, TX 254-694-3689
Hotlines for West explosion
· Hillcrest Hospital 254-202-1100.
· Providence Hospital 254-761-7200
Carter Bloodcare, Hillcrest and Providence will all be having blood drives on Thursday. Hillcrest starting at 9am, Carter beginning at 9am and Providence starting at 11am.