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PRESS RELEASE #4 EMERGENCY COUNTY SERVICES
Date: September 13, 2001 5:30 PM Release: Immediately Contact: Chris Hirsch, Public Information Officer
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The Santa Cruz County
Emergency Operations Center concluded operations on Wednesday, September
12, 2001 at 5:00 pm after two days of monitoring the State and Federal
response to terrorist attacks of September 11th. The Center will be
reactivated in the event that future emergency operations become
necessary. The following information is provided for County residents
who may be in need of ongoing information and services.
A Day of Prayer and Remembrance President Bush has declared Friday, September 14, 2001 to be a
National Day of Prayer and Remembrance. Local and state government and
public agency offices will remain open, operating on a business-as-usual
basis. Blood Drive For those interested in donating blood, call to make an appointment
with the American Red Cross, 1-800-448-3543, or visit their website at
www.BeADonor.com. For Santa Cruz residents interesting in donating blood at this time, the
nearest Red Cross donation center is in San Jose. Ongoing donations of
blood will be crucial to the recovery effort in the weeks ahead. Local
upcoming blood donation collections include: September 27th,
12:30-5:30pm at the First Presbyterian Church in Santa Cruz Additionally, the
County’s Health Services Agency and Administrative Office are working
with the American Red Cross to coordinate additional local collection
efforts. Call the Red Cross or consult their website for information. Mental Health Assistance The County’s Health Services Agency and the Santa Cruz County
Chapter of the American Red Cross continue in their collaborative
efforts to assess local needs and facilitate an appropriate response to
local schools and residents. Important Informational Resources 1-800/245-0999
Information regarding American Airlines
Passengers 1-800/932-8555
Information regarding United Airlines
Passengers United.com
Information regarding United Airlines
Passengers 1-888/883-4391
A contact phone number for persons who
were employed at the World Trade Center and their families
(sponsored by Morgan Stanley) 1-831/462-2881
For local residents seeking information on
families in areas affected by the tragedy (sponsored by
local Red Cross) For information regarding service and civilian personnel within the
Pentagon: 1-800-888-6967
General information regarding Pentagon
personnel 1-877/663-6772
Navy 1-800/477-9571
Army 1-752/398-6272
U.S. Coast Guard 1-800/253-9276
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