American Red Cross shelters are available to families and individuals impacted by the Arkansas River Flooding.
The following shelter locations are open:
- Evangel Temple, 1110 South 12 Street, Fort Smith
- Dardanelle Community Center, 2011 State Highway 22, Dardanelle (temporary pet shelter available at Yell County Fairgrounds)
- River Park Church of Christ, 1010 Lock and Dam Road, Russellville
- Don Owens Center, 10 Lower Ridge Road, Conway
- (location includes a temporary pet shelter provided by the Faulkner County Animal Response Team)
- North Little Rock Community Center, 2700 Willow Street, North Little Rock
- Swan Lake Fire Station, 14997 Hwy 88 S., Altheimer
- Wright/Pastoria Community Center, 8550 Surrat Rd, Wright
- Southeast Arkansas College-Seabrook (Old YMCA), 6808 Hazel Street, Pine Bluff
You DO NOT need to show proof of residency or personal identification to be admitted into a Red Cross shelter. Individuals and families are encouraged to bring the following items with them:
- clothing for a few days
- bedding
- toiletries
- essential medication
- a child’s stuffed animal, blanket or other items for your children
For more information on the Red Cross or how to donate to the organization, go to their website at www.redcross.org .