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Update | Red Cross shelters open to people impacted by AR River flooding

American Red Cross shelters are available to families and individuals impacted by the Arkansas River Flooding.

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

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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 .

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