Benton, KY (January 5, 2022) The American Red Cross will have a Mobile Community Outreach Team (MCOT) set up at the Joe Creason Community Building located at 1600 Park Ave, Benton, KY 42025. The MCOT will be open January 5-7 from 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM and will have case workers on site to assist residents in applying for Red Cross financial assistance.
In addition to financial assistance, American Red Cross services include feeding, sheltering, health/mental health services, spiritual care, recovery planning and assistance.
Anyone in the affected areas that needs a safe place to stay can find open emergency shelters by contacting the Red Cross at 1-800-RED-CROSS. To register for shelter, call or text 978-444-2044 or go online to tinyurl.com/2021KentuckyShelter
All disaster assistance is free. The Red Cross has advised that many volunteers will be contacting those that have applied for assistance from cell phone numbers, these are not spam calls and should be answered.