Act Locally Waco: Info re: West Explosion as of 8:00 A.M.

[Thornton, Ashley]

Info about West explosion

 

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.