Shelter opens in Stanwood for flood victims

Published 7:50 pm Wednesday, January 7, 2009

STANWOOD – Another shelter is open tonight for those forced from their homes by the flooding.

The Snohomish County chapter of the American Red Cross opened a shelter at New View Church located at 8028 272 Street NW, Red Cross spokesman Kris Krischano said.

Food, blankets and cots are available.

Two other emergency shelters opened this afternoon in Arlington and Monroe.

Pets are not allowed in Red Cross shelters.