The Salvation Army will serve hot meals at Ridge Manor Community Center from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Port-O-Lets are also available for residents at the Ridge Manor Community Center. The Salvation Army has a shower unit open at its facility at 15464 Cortez Blvd. from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. until Friday. Residents are asked to bring their own towels and toiletries.
Brooksville shelter closed
The shelter at First United Methodist Church, 109 S Broad St., Brooksville, has been closed, the American Red Cross says. Those who sustained damage to their homes may call the Red Cross toll-free at 1-866-438-4636. Red Cross assistance can include temporary lodging, food, clothing, replacement medication, mental health counseling and other assistance. Individuals interested in volunteering with the Red Cross can call toll-free 1-866-245-9180, ext. 126.
Blood donors sought
LifeSouth Community Blood Centers has announced that due to Hurricane Jeanne, an already low blood supply has been further reduced because of closed donor centers and canceled blood drives. LifeSouth asks all eligible residents to make donating blood part of their hurricane recovery plan. Platelet donations are most needed. Blood donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 103 pounds and have photo identification. For information, call 596-2002. The local LifeSouth, 12395 Cortez Blvd., Spring Hill, is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. The center's bloodmobile will be at the following locations:
Today - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Metal Industries, 400 Walker Road, Bushnell.
