The American Red Cross has opened two shelters in our Southeast and Deep East area in response to Tropical Depression Edouard. 

As Edouard continues to impact Southeast and Deep East Texas, Red Cross teams are working closely with local partners to monitor conditions and support requests from emergency management officials.

Red Cross and Community Shelters:

Polk County: (No pets allowed)
Dunbar Gym
1103 Dunbar Avenue
Livingston, TX

Tyler County (No pets allowed) 
Tyler County Office Emergency Management
201 Veterans Way #19
Woodville, TX 

To find a shelter, visit redcross.org/shelter, check the Red Cross Emergency App or call 1 800-RED CROSS. 

Everyone is welcome at the American Red Cross emergency shelters and disaster relief programs regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or background.

Anyone who plans to stay in a Red Cross shelter should bring prescription medications, extra clothing, pillows, blankets, hygiene supplies, important documents and other comfort items. They should also include any special items for children, such as diapers, formula and toys, and durable medical equipment and/or assistive technology if applicable.

DOWNLOAD EMERGENCY APP  Download the free Red Cross Emergency App to find shelter information and weather and emergency alerts for more than 35 different situations. Red Cross apps are available in smartphone app stores by searching for the American Red Cross or going to redcross.org/apps.

POWER OUTAGE TIPS

  • Monitor alerts. Check local weather reports and any notifications. by phone, television or radio. Utility officials may come to your door to alert you of a planned power outage. If available, sign up for local alerts and warning systems to notify you through a call or text to your phone.
  • Contact your support network. Let people in your network know that you are OK, check to see if they’re OK, and tell each other if you need help.
  • Keep food cold and when in doubt, throw it out. Eat your fresh, perishable foods first. Avoid opening your refrigerator and freezer to preserve cool temperatures. An unopened refrigerator will keep foods cold for about 4 hours. A full freezer will keep the temperature for about 48 hours (24 hours if it is half full) if the door remains closed. Use coolers with ice if necessary. Measure the food temperature in your refrigerator and freezer with a thermometer. Throw out food that has been warmer than 40 degrees F.
  • Prevent power overloads and fire hazards. Unplug appliances and electronics to avoid power overloads or damage from power surges. Use flashlights, not candles. Turn off the utilities only if you suspect damage or if local officials instruct you to do so. Your gas line can only be turned on by a qualified professional. If any circuit breakers have been tripped, contact an electrician to inspect them before turning them on.
  • Prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. Don’t use a gas stove to heat your home and do not use outdoor stoves indoors for cooking. If using a generator, keep it outside in a well ventilated area away from windows.

FLOOD SAFETY TIPS