Monday, October 7, 2024

Red Cross sets up shelter on Pleasure Island

After heavy rainfall led to more than 18 inches of rain in some areas of Pleasure Island Monday, the American Red Cross has set up a shelter on the island. (Courtesy photo)

PLEASURE ISLAND — After heavy rainfall led to more than 18 inches of rain in some areas of Pleasure Island Monday, the American Red Cross has set up a shelter for those impacted and displaced.

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It will be located at the Carolina Beach Recreation Center at 1121-B North Lake Blvd.

“Local disaster trained volunteers are working with partners to support a shelter in Carolina Beach where we are ready to welcome those who have been impacted by the storm,” Allison Taylor, regional executive humanitarian services for American Red Cross North Carolina, said in a release. 

Individuals evacuating should prepare with essential items packed for each member of their family:  

  • Prescription and emergency medications   
  • Foods that meet special dietary requirements   
  • Extra clothing, pillows, blankets, hygiene supplies and other comfort items   
  • Chargers for any electronic devices   
  • Books, games and other forms of entertainment  

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Shea Carver
Shea Carver
Shea Carver is the editor in chief at Port City Daily. A UNCW alumna, Shea worked in the print media business in Wilmington for 22 years before joining the PCD team in October 2020. She specializes in arts coverage — music, film, literature, theatre — the dining scene, and can often be tapped on where to go, what to do and who to see in Wilmington. When she isn’t hanging with her pup, Shadow Wolf, tending the garden or spinning vinyl, she’s attending concerts and live theater.

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