Fast Facts: Hurricanes Ike and Gustav 9.29.08

Unless otherwise stated, the numbers reflect only the last 24 hours.

In Texas:

• Last night over 1,900 people sought refuge in 17 shelters.
• The Red Cross to date has served over 5.75 million meals and snacks to those affected by Hurricane Ike.
• More than 2,900 Red Cross disaster workers and volunteers are on the ground to assist.
• 195 Emergency Response Vehicles are in state.

In Louisiana:

• More than 200 people were provided safe haven last night in 5 shelters.
• Nearly 900 Red Cross disaster workers and volunteers are on the ground to assist.
• The Red Cross to date has served more than 4.82 million meals and snacks to those affected by Gustav and Ike.
• More than 40 Emergency Response Vehicles are in state.

Totals for Hurricanes Gustav and Ike to date:

• There have been more than 382,000 overnight shelter stays.
• More than 11.86 million meals and snacks have been served in 17 states, including the host states for evacuations.
• Nearly 20,000 Red Cross disaster workers and volunteers have helped on the ground.
• More than 208,000 clean-up kits and comfort kits have been distributed.