The Red Cross Safe and Well Web site is operating to assist those who have not yet reached loved ones. Evacuation orders usually require residents to flee quickly, leaving little time to gather important materials or communicate with friends and family before seeking shelter in a safer location. Connecting with loved ones is as important as food, water and safe shelter.

By registering themselves on Safe and Well before evacuations are ordered, or once safely away from fire or flood, residents can let loved ones know their status when telecommunication gets difficult.

To identify yourself or someone else as Safe and Well, or search for someone from the affected area:

• Visit www.redcross.org and click on Safe and Well
• Or call Safe and Well by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
• If you hear from a loved one in the affected area, enter their information on the site to let people know they are Safe and Well
• If you have phone or internet access, share that with your neighbors who do not. Invite them to use your computer access to place themselves on the site. Share your cell phone with your neighbors who may need to call 1-800-RED-CROSS for help listing their information