Red Cross opens 6 shelters across Gulf Coast for Hurricane Nicholas flooding victims

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The American Red Cross has opened several shelters across the Gulf Coast for people impacted by flooding caused by Hurricane Nicholas.

In addition to a safe place for people to sleep, the Red Cross is also provide meals, emotional care and connections to community resources.

The following six locations are open as of Monday night.

Fulton Community Church

• 215 N. 3rd St., Fulton, Texas 78358

Leon Grayson Community Center

• 13828 Corpus Christi St., Houston, Texas 77015

National Association of Christian Churches

• 16605 Air Center Blvd., Houston, Texas 77032

(This is run by a Red Cross partner)

Forge for Families

• 3435 Dixie Dr.,Houston, Texas 77021

Orange Church of God

• 1911 N 16th St., Orange, Texas 77630

Baptist Church of Nederland

• 1911 Nederland Ave., Nederland, Texas 77627

If you’re looking for immediate help, Red Cross officials encourage you to start by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767). You can also download the free Red Cross Emergency app for a full list of shelter locations.

Late Monday night, the National Hurricane Center said Nicholas strengthened to a Category 1 hurricane ahead of its expected landfall.

The hurricane had top sustained winds of 75 mph and was located about 45 miles southwest of Freeport.