Shelters open up after a winter storm

Shelters opened across the Western and Central New York Region due to a winter storm and power outages. Following up on this recent storm, The American Red Cross has closed eight storm shelters. Shelters were closed on Sunday, March 4th, as residents have been able to return back to their homes. Anyone that is still in need of additional assistance is encouraged to call his or her local Red Cross Chapter.

Thank you to Red Cross Volunteers whom operated at these following storm shelters:

CENTRAL NEW YORK CHAPTER (Chapter phone: 315-234-2200):

• Oneida Recreation Center
• 217 Cedar St., Oneida

SOUTHERN TIER RED CROSS CHAPTER (Chapter phone: 607-785-7207):

• Owego Free Academy
• 1 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Tioga County

• Windsor High School
• 1191 Route 79, Broome County

• Chenango Forks High School
• 1 Gordon Dr., Binghamton 

WESTERN NEW YORK CHAPTER (Chapter phone: 716-886-7500):

• Bolivar-Richburg High School
• 100 School St., Bolivar

• Alfred University
• 1 Saxon Drive, Alfred 

• Ellicottville High School 
• 5873 Rt. 219, Ellicottville

FINGER LAKES CHAPTER (Chapter phone: 607-936-3766):

• Canisteo High School
• 84 Greenwood St., Steuben County

How the Red Cross encourages families to stay safe during a winter storm:

• Minimize travel outdoors. If travel is necessary, keep a disaster supplies kit in your vehicle.
• Running water, even at a trickle, helps prevent pipes from freezing.
• Protect yourself from frostbite and hypothermia by wearing warm, loose-fitting, lightweight clothing in several layers. If possible, try to stay indoors. 
• Visit redcross.org for more information on how to make an emergency kit! 

-Angela Lorusso

Communications Intern