Red Cross: 6 Emergency Shelters Open in WNC

ASHEVILLE -- 

The American Red Cross said six shelters were operating in four Western North Carolina counties The Red Cross said the Emergency Management, Department of Social Services, church personnel and Red Cross Volunteers.

Below is the list of shelters by county.

McDowell County

Mandatory evacuations were ordered for everyone living below the Lake Tahoma dam.

First Baptist Church of Old Fort, 203 E. Main St., Old Fort
Glenwood Baptist Church, 155 Glenwood Baptist Church Rd., Marion
YMCA, 348 Grace Corpening Dr., Marion

Buncombe County

Three mobile home parks were evacuated and several campsites were flooded.

Swannanoa First Baptist Church, 503 E. Park Street, Swannanoa. This location was moved from First Baptist Church Black Mountain

Rutherford

Evacuations are ongoing around Lake Lure, where a state of emergency was declared.

Bill Creek Baptist Church, 1475 Bills Creek Rd., Lake Lure
Polk County

Polk County Middle School,

The Red Cross said anyone coming to a shelter to bring the following items for each member of their family:

Prescriptions and emergency medications
Foods that meet unusual dietary requirements
Identification to show residence is in affected area and important personal documents
Extra clothing, pillows, blankets, hygiene supplies and other comfort items
Supplies needed for children and infants, such as diapers, formula and toys
Special items for family members who are elderly or disabled
Chargers for any electronic devices you bring with you
Books, games and other ways to entertain your family and yourselfThe Red Cross said people can find a shelter using the Red Cross Emergency App, which can be downloaded in the app store or by texting “GETEMERGENCY” to 90999.