The American Red Cross continues the initiation of its recovery phase in the Bismarck. While some people are still unable to access their homes, many are anxious to learn their options and receive clean-up kits.
American Red Cross Service Center is located at the West Dakota Chapter office at 4007 State Street in Bismarck. The hours are 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday – Thursday; 8 a.m. – noon on Friday.
Red Cross client caseworkers are available to visit with people who would like to learn about the options available to them in the months ahead. Executive Director Janel Schmitz states, “Client casework is a way to shorten the learning curve for those affected by the flood. Residents can learn from experienced case workers and receive help developing a disaster recovery plan if they choose to do so.”
A meeting with a client caseworker takes 30-60 minutes depending on the amount of information requested by the client.
People affected by the flood will also be able to pick up clean-up kits at the Red Cross Service Center. The clean-up kit includes items such as work gloves, bleach, safety goggles, hammers, rake, shovel, cleaning water, and cleanup information.