(PHOENIX) February 3, 2010 – A Red Cross shelter set up at High Desert Park located at 1900 Jacie Road in Black Canyon City is closing on Thursday, February 4 at 10:00 a.m. Red Cross volunteers have been providing care and comfort to people in the area since storms moved through the state two weeks ago.

The Salvation Army has been preparing meals at the shelter while the Arizona Southern Baptist Convention provided a mobile shower for clients. Since opening the shelter on Tuesday, January 26, no more than two people have stayed overnight on any given night.

The American Red Cross is there to help meet the immediate emergency needs of people impacted by a disaster. In addition to opening a shelter and partnering for the meals, Red Cross caseworkers have met with clients in Black Canyon City over the last several days to ensure all of their immediate emergency needs have been met.

All disaster assistance is free thanks to the generous donations of time and money from the American public.

People in the area are now moving into the recovery phase with support from friends, family, neighbors and other agencies.

Red Cross Shelter Closing on Thursday, February 4 at 10:00 a.m.

High Desert Park

1900 Jacie Lane

Black Canyon City, AZ

Anyone impacted by the storms in need of Red Cross assistance is encouraged to call 1-800-842-7349.

About the American Red Cross:

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies nearly half of the nation's 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 generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit www.redcross.org or join our blog at http://blog.redcross.org.