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09 Sep 1996

United States of America
Red Cross Helping Thousands in Wake of Fran

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— American Red Cross
Washington, September 9, 1996 - In the wake of Hurricane Fran, the American Red Cross continues to provide meals, shelter, and aid to those whose homes have been affected. The Red Cross is encouraging people with family members thought to be in the affected areas to attempt direct communication with them. If unable to contact immediate family members, then people may contact their local Red Cross chapter to initiate a disaster welfare inquiry.

Red Cross damage assessment teams are currently assessing the destruction
American Red Cross:

All American Red Cross disaster assistance is provided at no cost, made possible by voluntary donations of time and money from the American people. The Red Cross also supplies nearly half of the nation's lifesaving blood. This, too, is made possible by generous voluntary donations. To help the victims of disaster, you may make a secure online credit card donation or call 1-800-HELP NOW (1-800-435-7669) or 1-800-257-7575 (Spanish). Or you may send your donation to your local Red Cross or to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, D.C. 20013. To donate blood, please call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (1-800-448-3543), or contact your local Red Cross to find out about upcoming blood drives..


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09 Sep 1996

United States of America
FEMA - Situation Report 5: Hurricane Fran

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— Federal Emergency Management Agency
Reporting Period: 7 a.m. EDT, September 8, 1996 to 7 a.m. EDT,
September 9, 1996

1. SITUATION

The heavy rains from Hurricane FRAN resulted in major river flooding in eastern North Carolina, in west central Virginia and in parts of the eastern panhandle of West Virginia. River flood warnings remained in effect through much of the weekend.

In North Carolina major river flooding is occurring on the Cape Fear, Tar and Neuse Rivers. Near record floods will likely occur on the Haw, Neuse and Tar Rivers and on Crabtree Creek. These rivers will return to normal flow within the next few

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07 Sep 1996

United States of America
FEMA - FRAN Situation Report 3P

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— Federal Emergency Management Agency
Reporting Period: 7 a.m. EDT, September 6, 1996 to 7 a.m. EDT, September 7, 1996

1. SITUATION
After making landfall near Cape Fear, NC, Hurricane FRAN sped inland and raced up through North Carolina, Virginia, the eastern panhandle of West Virginia, west central Maryland and into western Pennsylvania. Heaviest damage was on the North Carolina coast at Cape Fear, Kure Beach and the City of Wilmington. However, the strong winds FRAN generated did extensive damage elsewhere, mostly to power lines, especially in North Carolina and Virginia. As it moved quickly

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