KHOU.com | News for Houston, Texas | Local News / Houston: "American Red Cross response to Hurricane Rita
08:21 PM CDT on Tuesday, October 18, 2005
From 11 News Staff Reports
The American Red Cross relies on the American people to aid hurricane survivors by making a donation to the Disaster Relief Fund. Hurricane season is not over and, according to the Houston Area Red Cross, giving to the Disaster Relief Fund has never been more important.
As of October 17, 2005, here are some facts about the Red Cross response to Hurricane Rita:
� To date, the American Red Cross has opened case files for more than 97,280 Texas families who received direct damage to their homes as a direct result of Hurricane Rita.
� In Texas, the Red Cross has provided $75.8 million in individual financial assistance.
� Since Hurricane Rita slammed ashore, the Red Cross has provided shelter to 62,990 hurricane evacuees in 358 shelters in Texas.
� Six shelters remained open in Texas, providing accommodations to 467 individuals and families."
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