(PHOENIX) July 27, 2010 - The Red Cross shelter set up at Cromer Elementary School located at 7150 Silver Saddle in Flagstaff is closing today at 6:00 p.m.

Red Cross volunteers have been providing care and comfort to Flagstaff residents impacted by floods since evacuations were ordered on Tuesday, July 20. A big part of the Red Cross response focused on getting much-needed cleaning supplies and water to people impacted by the floods.

Here’s a snapshot of the Red Cross response:

• 217 shelter registrations

• 6510 meals and snacks served

• 1122 bulk items distributed (including clean-up kits, boots, shovels, gloves)

• 47 volunteers donated time This response comes one month after the northern Arizona wildfires.

During the wildfires, Red Cross volunteers opened two shelters for three evacuations.

To learn more about Red Cross volunteer opportunities, visit www.arizonaredcross.org.

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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.