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Arkansas Shelters Struggling to keep Powerless Warm and Fed
By
Emily Rittman
Story Created:
Jan 29, 2009 at 12:20 AM CDT
Story Updated:
Jan 29, 2009 at 12:21 AM CDT
Up to a half a million people in Arkansas hunkered down for another night without power Wednesday.
Even the shelters were struggling to keep stranded people warm and fed.
Emergency officials in Harrison, AR struggled to fix a generator at the National Guard Armory Shelter.
Problems in Harrison affected shelters many miles away in Lead Hill.
Click on our video report to see how the Lead Hill, AR shelter provided for families.
Here’s a list of open shelters:
Marion County Arkansas:
-Presbyterian Church in Flippin, AR
-American Legion in Yellville, AR
Boone County Arkansas:
National Guard Armory in Harrison – Full
-Brandon Burlsworth Youth Center in Harrison
-Lead Hill School
-Grace Covenant Church in Omaha, AR
Fulton County Arkansas:
-“County Shop”
-Viola Assembly of God
-Salem First Baptist
-Salem Church of Christ
Baxter County:
-East Side Baptist Church
-Salvation Army Church
West Plains, MO:
-First United Methodist Church
Gainesville, MO:
-Gainesville High School
Forsyth, MO:
-The Masonic Lodge on Pinet Street
Organizers want to remind people to bring all of their medications and bedding.
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