Red Cross Moves Supplies Into North Dakota As Rising Flood Waters Threaten
As residents of the Red River valley prepare for potentially record flooding, the American Red Cross is moving into position to provide help where needed. More than 24,000 prepackaged meals are expected to arrive today, along with thousands of cots, blankets and toiletry kits. These supplies are expected to be used for evacuation shelters, which may open within the next 48 to 72 hours, depending on weather conditions.
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