The American Red Cross will open a Disaster Assistance Center at the Historic Old Hardy Gym, 201 School Ave, Hardy, AR72542on Thursday, May 1 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM for those whose homes were damaged in the recent tornadoes, flooding and severe weather to discuss eligibility for financial assistance
Anyone who needs information and would like to register for financial assistance is asked to stop by or fill out the form on this link to begin the registration process: www.redcross.org/gethelp
For more information on qualifications for assistance go to www.redcross.org/gethelp. For additional questions, call 1-800-RED-CROSS.
Disaster Mental Health Support:
Anyone needing mental health support following the severe weather may contact the Disaster Distress Helpline free of charge to talk to someone who can assist. Call or text 1-800-985-5990.
How to help:
Individuals can make a difference in the lives of people affected by tornadoes and storms. Visitredcross.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS(800-733-2767). Your donation enables the Red Cross to prepare for, respond to and help people recover from these disasters.
During and after disasters, cash donations enable the Red Cross to help people recover from disasters big and small. Call, click, or text to give: visit redcross.org, call 1-800 RED CROSSor text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation donate online at www.redcross.org. Individuals can also sign up to become a volunteer for future disaster at www.redcross.org/volunteer.
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on social media.
