9/04/2015 Washington Red Cross Update

Red Cross Responds to Changing Needs of Those Affected by Fires

Wenatchee, WA, noon., Friday, Sept. 4, 2015– The American Red Cross is responding to the changing needs of the communities affected by the Washington wildfires.

As of today at noon, the Red Cross continues to support two shelters:

· Tonasket Community Cultural Center, 411 SW Ave., Tonasket, WA 98855

· Cornerstone Christian Fellowship , 328 N. Riverside Dr., Omak, WA 98841

Red Cross caseworkers are in the area and available to meet with anyone needing assistance. They are also available for phone meetings.

Anyone impacted by the fires and who needs Red Cross assistance should call:

•Central WA/Chelan area: 509-670-5331 (Chelan, Douglas, Okanogan Counties)

•Eastern WA/Spokane area: 509-496-3448 (Ferry and Stevens Counties)

For other, non-wildfire related Red Cross inquiries please call the local Red Cross office:

•Wenatchee office: 509-663-3907

•Spokane office: 509-326-3330

For up to date Red Cross response information for the Washington Wildfire, please visit our web site atwww.redcross.org/northwestwildfireinformation. Please follow us on Twitter using @RedCrossNW to receive the latest Red Cross alerts about Red Cross wildfire response information.