Helping those affected by the Mississippi Flood
According to ABC News, “Thousands of people from Arkansas to Tennessee are fleeing their homes ahead of recording-breaking flooding. The Mississippi River’s record crest was 48.7 feet in 1937 and the Army Corp of Engineers expects the river to rise to 48 feet by early Tuesday morning.”
Here is information on how to help and donate:
Call 1-800-RED-CROSS or text “REDCROSS” to 90999 to make a $10 donation to the Red Cross (which will be added to your cell phone bill).
Call 1-800-SAL-ARMY and/or text “GIVE” to 80888 to make a $10 donation to the Salvation Army (which will be added to your cell phone bill). Checks can be made out to the Salvation Army Disaster Relief, P.O. Box 100339, Atlanta, Ga., 30384-0339. Or visit www.salvationarmyusa.org, click on their donation page, and designate “May Floods.”
The United Way is collecting donations to support local nonprofit programs that are working to provide immediate and long-term recovery in the Memphis and Mid-South area
The Memphis ASPCA is accepting animals affected by flood and tornadoes who need a place to keep them safe. They will likely need more volunteers and supplies in the coming days and weeks. Contact them for more information or to donate to their efforts.
For updates on the flood, including a list of needed donation items being collected by the Hope Presbyterian Church (acting as a hub and donation center, to supply shelters), needed visit The Great Memphis Flood of 2011 page.