City of Nashua, Red Cross Open Shelter

The American Red Cross and the city of Nashua will be opening a shelter at Nashua High School North starting at 6 p.m. on Nov. 27. This shelter will be “Pet-Friendly” and will be able to provide some support to those with medical needs.

Nashua High School North is located at 8 Titan Way, Nashua, NH 03063. (Old address: 10 Chuck Druding Drive)

Those relocating to shelters should bring the following personal items:

• Bedding
• Dietary required foods, snacks
• Personal hygiene items
• Medications
• Games, books, toys to occupy children
• Pets must have a crate, food, and leashes

Trained medical staff will be available to help with medical needs, but the shelters are not intended to take the place of a hospital. They are intended for those who have minor medical conditions that are stable but who require daily assistance, such as medicine administration, dressing changes or who are oxygen dependent.

Caregivers must accompany the individual. Items to bring include medical equipment and oxygen tanks, all medication and supplies, personal items, any special foods or liquids for dietary needs, and important documents, such as phone numbers and insurance information.

Those that do not have transportation to the shelter or require additional assistance should call the Nashua Fire Rescue Non-Emergency line at 603-881-7841. They will get a hold of the proper resources to assist.

Remember, shelters should be your last choice. If you feel that you will need to leave your home, you should make a plan to locate to a friend or family members home that has a generator.

It is important to note that if you are staying in your home, make sure you have your emergency kit ready. It is very possible that our area could be without power for an extended period of time. Top off your vehicles with fuel and practice good generator safety.

If you have an emergency CALL 9-1-1! If you DO NOT have an emergency call the Nashua Fire Rescue Non-Emergency line at 603-881-7841 for assistance!

City Emergency Management will provide you with additional information via nashuanh.gov/emergency, Government Access Channel 16 TV, and our Facebook and Twitter accounts @NashuaOEM.

If you or someone you know needs Red Cross assistance, please call 1-800-464-6692.

The Red Cross in New Hampshire is also updating social media sites with safety tips and updated response information.

To stay connected, visit facebook.com/nhrecross and twitter.com/nhredcross.

Submitted text. Courtesy photo.