The Red Cross Cascades Region will open a shelter today, Saturday, April 13, at 10 a.m. in Pendleton, Oregon for those affected by flooding.

The shelter is located at:

Pendleton Convention Center

1601 Westgate

Pendleton, OR 97801

Individuals and families affected and in need of shelter assistance are encouraged to simply show up at the shelter for help.

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org/Cascades or find us on Facebook at Facebook.com/RedCrossCascades, Twitter at @RedCrossCasc and find us on Instagram at @RedCrossCascades.