Final Post

This is the final post for the Hurricane Gustav Online Newsroom. While this is the last post on this site, information regarding the ongoing relief efforts for Hurricanes Gustav and Ike will continue to be populated at www.redcross.org/hurricaneike.

We would like to thank the hard working Red Crossers in the field who made this disaster operation, as well as this website, successful. To all those in the affected areas, we wish you a swift and complete recovery.

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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.

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 2,350 people sought refuge in 23 shelters.
• The Red Cross to date has served over 5.49 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.
• 196 Emergency Response Vehicles are in state.

In Louisiana:

• More than 210 people were provided safe haven last night in 5 shelters.
• Over 1,130 Red Cross disaster workers and volunteers are on the ground to assist.
• The Red Cross to date has served more than 3.46 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 379,000 overnight shelter stays.
• More than 10.42 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 206,000 clean-up kits and comfort kits have been distributed.

Fast Facts: Hurricanes Ike and Gustav 9.26.08

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

In Texas:

• Last night over 2,500 people sought refuge in 26 shelters.
• The Red Cross to date has served more than 4.15 million meals and snacks to those affected by Hurricane Ike.
• More than 3,000 Red Cross disaster workers and volunteers are on the ground to assist.
• 198 Emergency Response Vehicles are in state.

In Louisiana:

• More than 330 people were provided safe haven last night in 6 shelters.
• Over 1,200 Red Cross disaster workers and volunteers are on the ground to assist.
• The Red Cross to date has served more than 3.36 million meals and snacks to those affected by Gustav and Ike.
• More than 90 Emergency Response Vehicles are in state.

Totals for Hurricanes Gustav and Ike to date:

• There have been more than 370,000 overnight shelter stays.
• More than 8.77 million meals and snacks have been served.
• Nearly 20,000 Red Cross disaster workers and volunteers have helped on the ground.
• More than 190,000 clean-up kits and comfort kits have been distributed.

Fast Facts: Hurricanes Ike and Gustav 9.25.08

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

In Texas:

• Last night over 3,000 people sought refuge in 27 shelters.
• The Red Cross to date has served almost three million meals and snacks to those affected by Hurricane Ike.
• More than 3,000 Red Cross disaster workers and volunteers are on the ground to assist.
• 199 Emergency Response Vehicles are in state.

In Louisiana:

• More than 300 people were provided safe haven last night in 5 shelters.
• Over 1,200 Red Cross disaster workers and volunteers are on the ground to assist.
• The Red Cross to date has served more than three million meals and snacks to those affected by Gustav and Ike.
• More than 90 Emergency Response Vehicles are in state.

Totals to date for Hurricanes Gustav and Ike:

• There have been more than 360,000 overnight shelter stays.
• More than seven million meals and snacks have been served.
• Nearly 19,000 Red Cross disaster workers and volunteers have helped on the ground.
• More than 100,000 clean-up kits and comfort kits have been distributed.

Fast Facts: Hurricanes Ike and Gustav 9.24.08

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

In Texas:

• Last night over 3,500 people sought refuge in 29 shelters.
• The Red Cross to date has served almost three million meals and snacks to those affected by Hurricane Ike.
• More than 3,000 Red Cross disaster workers and volunteers are on the ground to assist.
• 198 Emergency Response Vehicles are in state.

In Louisiana:

• More than 340 people were provided safe haven last night in 5 shelters.
• Over 1,300 Red Cross disaster workers and volunteers are on the ground to assist.
• The Red Cross to date has served more than three million meals and snacks to those affected by Gustav and Ike.
• More than 90 Emergency Response Vehicles are in state.

Totals to date for Hurricanes Gustav and Ike:

• There have been more than 360,000 overnight shelter stays.
• More than seven million meals and snacks have been served.
• Nearly 19,000 Red Cross disaster workers and volunteers have helped on the ground.
• More than 180,000 clean-up kits and comfort kits have been distributed.

Fast Facts: Hurricanes Ike and Gustav 9.23.08

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

In Texas:

• Last night over 3,500 people sought refuge in 32 shelters.
• The Red Cross to date has served more than two million meals and snacks to those affected by Hurricane Ike.
• More than 3,000 Red Cross disaster workers and volunteers are on the ground to assist.
• 195 Emergency Response Vehicles are in state.

In Louisiana:

• More than 350 people were provided safe haven last night in 5 shelters.
• Over 1,400 Red Cross disaster workers and volunteers are on the ground to assist.
• The Red Cross to date has served more than three million meals and snacks to those affected by Gustav and Ike.
• More than 90 Emergency Response Vehicles are in state.

Totals to date for Hurricanes Gustav and Ike:

• There have been more than 360,000 overnight shelter stays.
• More than seven million meals and snacks have been served.
• Nearly 19,000 Red Cross disaster workers and volunteers have helped on the ground.
• More than 100,000 clean-up kits and comfort kits have been distributed.

Fast Facts: Hurricanes Gustav and Ike 9.22.08

The following statistics indicate the statistics for Hurricane Ike in Texas and the combined figures of Hurricanes Ike and Gustav for Louisiana.

In Texas:

• Last night over 5,000 people sought refuge in 50 shelters.
• The Red Cross to date has served more than two million meals and snacks to those affected by Hurricane Ike.
• More than 3,000 Red Cross disaster workers and volunteers are on the ground to assist.
• More than 50 kitchens are ready to serve those who need food and water.
• More than 190 Emergency Response Vehicles are in state.

In Louisiana:

• More than 350 people were provided safe haven last night in 6 shelters.
• Over 1,200 Red Cross disaster workers and volunteers are on the ground to assist.
• The Red Cross to date has served more than two million meals and snacks to those affected by Gustav and Ike.
• More than 90 Emergency Response Vehicles are in state.

Fast Facts: Hurricanes Gustav and Ike 9.19.08

The following statistics indicate the statistics for Hurricane Ike in Texas and the combined figures of Hurricanes Ike and Gustav for Louisiana.

In Texas:

• Last night over 11,000 people sought refuge in 95 shelters.
• The Red Cross to date has served more than 800,000 meals and snacks to those affected by Hurricane Ike.
• To date, more than 2,700 Red Cross disaster workers and volunteers have assisted.
• More than 14 kitchens are getting ready to serve those who need food and water.
• More than 130 Emergency Response Vehicles are in state.

In Louisiana:

• More than 400 people were provided safe haven last night in 9 shelters.
• Over 1,700 Red Cross disaster workers and volunteers are on the ground to assist.
• The Red Cross to date has served more than two million meals and snacks to those affected by Gustav and Ike.
• More than 100 Emergency Response Vehicles are in state.

Fast Facts: Hurricanes Gustav and Ike 9.18.08

The following statistics indicate the statistics for Hurricane Ike in Texas and the combined figures of Hurricanes Ike and Gustav for Louisiana.

In Texas:

• Last night over 11,000 people sought refuge in 109 shelters.
• The Red Cross to date has served more than half a million meals and snacks to those affected by Hurricane Ike.
• To date, more than 3,000 Red Cross disaster workers and volunteers have assisted.
• More 13 kitchens are getting ready to serve those who need food and water.
• More than 100 Emergency Response Vehicles are in state.

In Louisiana:

• Last night more than 500 people were provided safe haven in 11 shelters.
• To date, more than 3,000 Red Cross disaster workers and volunteers have assisted.
• The Red Cross to date has served almost two million meals and snacks to those affected by Gustav and Ike.
• More than 100 Emergency Response Vehicles are in state.