In response to widespread power outages resulting from a severe winter storm, the American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter is opening three emergency shelters to provide a safe place for residents to seek 24-hour refuge from the cold temperatures. Each full-service location will open at 1:00 p.m. and provide for emergency needs including food, shelter and health services. As assessment continues, additional locations for shelters are under evaluation, with more details to be provided as they are available. For more information call (314) 516-2800.
Red Cross emergency shelters will remain open 24/7 as long as they are needed, and the locations include:
Wohl Recreation Center, 1515 North Kingshighway Blvd., St. Louis City.
John F. Kennedy Community Center, 315 Howdershell Road, Florissant, MO.
Westhaven Elementary School , 118 Westhaven School Road, Belleville, IL.
Additional shelters not affiliated with the Red Cross include:
Collinsville Holy Cross Lutheran Church is open at 304 South Street in Collinsville, IL.
The James Eagen Center at Parker and Waterford in Florissant. Call (314) 921-4466.
The Hazelwood Community center at 1186 Teson Road. Call (314) 731-0980.
The Kirkwood Community Center, 111 South Geyer Road. Call (314) 822-5855.
Friendly Temple Missionary Baptist Church, 5544 Dr. Martin Luther King, 314-367-3321 or 314-367-5508
Creve Coeur Police Station, 300 N. New Ballas has opend up a room that will accomodate 75 residents.
Normandy City Hall, 7700 Natural Bridge Road. Call (314) 385-3300.
White Rodgers Community Center, 9801 Mackenzie. Call (314) 638-2100
Kennedy Recreation Center, 6050 Wells. Call (314) 894-3088
St. Lucas United Church of Christ, Denny Road. Call (314) 843-2100.
East St. Louis Salvation Army, 1616 N. 16th Street.