Mid-West Kentucky Chapter Disaster Department offers a variety of services, which include:
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1. Assistance to disaster victims such as a fire, tornado, flood, etc.
2. Military communications
3. Emergency Site Support
4. Disaster Education
All disaster services are free of charge.
We serve six counties, which are Hopkins, Muhlenberg, Caldwell, Christian, Todd, and Trigg.
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The American Red Cross encourages people to register themselves on the Safe and Well Website, which is accessible at all times via www.redcross.org/safeandwell . The Safe and Well Website is an Internet-based tool that allows those directly affected by a disaster to let their loved ones know of their well-being. People within a disaster affected area are able to select and post standard messages. Concerned family members who know the person’s current phone number or a complete home address can search for the messages posted by those who register.
Disasters To Which We Have Responded:
Since July 1, 2007, we have assisted 57 families (124 individuals) with assistance (food, clothing, and shelter) from house fires, tornados or other disaters within our 5 county jurisdiction (last update 03/18/08).
Hopkins County - Assisted 25 families (Fire & Tornado). Total amount of assistance $15,335.00.
Muhlenberg County - Assisted 10 families. Total amount of assistance $7,198.98.
Christian County - Assisted 17 families. Total amount of assistance $10,745.39.
Todd County - Assisted 5 families. Total amount of assistance $2,091.69.
Emergency Site Support
Support was given at the scene of 9 emergencies.
If you or anyone you know has a house fire please call us. We can help!
You must call within 3 days of the fire or you will not be eligible for assistance!!
Hopkins County:
(270) 821-6784 Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 4 PM
(270) 841-7432 if no answer call (270) 841-7120 after hours/Holidays/Weekends
Muhlenberg County
(270) 338-2818 Monday - Friday, 10 AM - 4 PM
(270) 543-9432 if no answer (270) 841-7120 after hours/Holidays/Weekends
Caldwell County
(270) 365-2408 Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 4 PM
(270) 841-7432 if no answer (270) 841-7120 after hours/Holidays/Weekends
Christian County
(270) 885-5328 Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 4 PM
(270) 498-0352 if no answer (270) 498-3942 after hours/Holidays/Weekends
Todd County
(270) 885-5328 Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 4 PM
(270) 498-0352 if no answer (270) 498-3942 after hours/Holidays/Weekends
Trigg County
(270) 350-5349
Volunteers Needed!!!
The Disaster Team is always looking for new members. If you are interested in helping others during a disaster or would like to become involved in other ways such as Emergency Site Support, Disaster Education, or manning First Aid booths at Community Events, please call The Red Cross Office.
