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Lee County Red Cross sheltering 2,491 residents in four shelters

FORT MYERS, April 14 – The American Red Cross of Lee County is currently sheltering 2,491 flood-affected residents in four shelters. Based on information from the National Weather Center, the Red Cross does not expect the shelter population to grow further.
There are service centers operating at each of the four shelters. These service centers provide emergency personal necessities as well as client case workers, who can provide information on future resources.
Service centers are also donation financial drop-off sites. Financial contributions can be made at the service centers, on the web at arclcc.org or by contacting the chapter at 278-3401.

A map with addresses of the four shelters has been attached to this release.

In Cape Coral – Mariner High School , 701 Chiquita Blvd.

In North Fort Myers- J. Collin English Elementary, 120 Pine Island Rd

In Bonita Springs - YMCA Bonita 720 Kent Rd.

In East Fort Myers - Varsity Lakes Middle 801 Gunnery Rd

An animal shelter has not been opened. For animal shelter questions, contact Lee County Animal Services at (239) 533-7387.