Long-term recovery meeting

June 24, 2011                                                                                                          NEWS RELEASE

South Central Missouri Long Term Recovery Committee

Will Meet July 6, 2011

Springfield, MO

            The South Central Missouri Long-Term Recovery Committee, comprised of faith-based, not-profit, private sector businesses, and local government representatives, will have a meeting on July 6, 2011. 

 

            WHEN:                      July 6, 2011

 

            WHERE:                    First General Baptist Church

                                                2507 Rail Road Drive

                                                Willow Springs, MO

 

            TIME:                         11 a.m.

 

            The meeting is for parties in Region G (Ozark, Howell, Wright, Douglas Texas, Shannon, Reynolds, Oregon, Carter and Ripley counties) who would be interested in helping with unmet needs of families affected by the recent floods and tornadoes.

 

            Anyone with a disaster related needs is encouraged to call FEMA at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or register with United Way by calling 211. 

 

            For more information, please contact J.J. Travis, Emergency Services Director, Region G, at 573-707-4029. 

 

About the American Red Cross:

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies nearly half of the nation's blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization — not a government agency — and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit www.redcross.org or join our blog at http://blog.redcross.org.

 

 

 

Joann Moore

Public Relations/Fundraising

American Red Cross

1545 N. West Bypass

Springfield, MO  65803

417-832-9500, ext. 107

Fax 417-866-3649

moorej@redcross-ozarks.org

 

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