(PHOENIX) June 18, 2010 – Red Cross volunteers have closed the shelter set up at Maine Consolidate School in Parks. Eleven people registered at the shelter on Wednesday night following the Eagle Rock wildfire evacuation. One person stayed overnight. No one came to the shelter yesterday.

Red Cross officials are in constant communication with emergency officials. If there is a need to reopen the shelter, volunteers are on standby and supplies are nearby.

Red Cross helps meet the immediate needs of disaster victims such as a safe place to stay and food. Anyone impacted by the Eagle Rock fire that needs Red Cross assistance is encouraged to call 1-800-842-7349.

Shelter Closed

Maine Consolidated School 10 Spring Valley Road, Parks, AZ 86018

For more information, contact the Grand Canyon Chapter at 602-336-6660 or visit www.arizonaredcross.org.

### About the American Red Cross Grand Canyon Chapter The American Red Cross Grand Canyon Chapter is where volunteers from across central and northern Arizona come together to help people in need every day. The volunteer-led organization serves more than 5.2 million people in communities across Apache, Coconino, Gila, La Paz, Maricopa, Mohave, Navajo, Pinal, Yavapai and Yuma counties. The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization — not a government agency — and depends on volunteers and the financial generosity of Arizona neighbors to perform its mission. For more information, please visit www.arizonaredcross.org or call 1-800-842-7349. . To give blood, visit www.givelife.org or call 1-800-GIVE LIFE.