Hurricane Gustav has scattered thousands of families throughout Texas in search of shelter, food and safety.
Commerce is reaching out to approximately 300 of those hurricane evacuees, and will be providing them with shelter, food and support at both Berry Hall at A&M-Commerce, and Commerce Middle School. In an effort to promote safety for both the hurricane evacuee families, as well as Commerce students, staff and area residents, the following safety precautions are advised:
Please direct all hurricane evacuees to Commerce Middle School. All evacuees must register there with the Red Cross in order to receive benefits. It is not recommended under any circumstances that you invite evacuees and their families into your home. Trained Red Cross staff will be on hand at the middle school to provide the necessary support and supplies.
Those wishing to provide help and support to hurricane evacuee families may contact the local Red Cross chapter at 903-455-7932.