Earlier today, most of the residents who were evacuated due to the CSX train derailment in Hyndman were permitted back into their homes. A few residents are still not allowed to return.
The American Red Cross will continue to work in partnership with CSX and local emergency management to ensure the needs of those displaced are being met. At this point we will be based out of the HOPE for Hyndman Charter School at 130 School Drive. The Outreach Center will be open on Sunday from 8:00 a.m. through 8:00 p.m. for anyone who needs support or information.
“We are thrilled that most of Hyndman’s residents were able to return home earlier today when the evacuation order was lifted,” noted Dan Tobin, American Red Cross of Western Pennsylvania Director of Marketing and Communications. “We are still in the town to support those who remain displaced, and will work collaboratively with CSX and our community partners to ensure their needs are being met.”
All American Red Cross disaster assistance is provided free of charge and is made possible by the voluntary donations of time and money from caring individuals and, in part, by contributions given through the United Way. You can help people affected by disasters big and small by making a donation to support American Red Cross Disaster Relief. Visit www.redcross.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to learn more.
Stories & updates from the 61-county Greater Pennsylvania Region of the American Red Cross
Saturday, August 5, 2017
Thursday, August 3, 2017
Red Cross Continues to Work with CSX following Hyndman Train Derailment
American Red Cross volunteers in both Pennsylvania and Maryland continue to work closely with CSX and area first responders to assist the residents of Hyndman (Bedford County) who were evacuated following a Wednesday morning train derailment.
Red Cross representatives can be found at two Reception Centers (Tri-State Ministries Center at 152 Hyndman Road and the Bedford United Methodist Church at 132 East John Street) and are also located at several area hotels where many of the evacuees are staying. Both Centers will close at 10:00 p.m. on Thursday and will reopen at 8:00 a.m. on Friday. Those requiring assistance outside those hours are encouraged to contact the CSX Incident Response Line at 800-331-4031.
“The Red Cross is committed to supporting the people of Hyndman and will remain active in the area until residents are safely back in their homes,” commented Dan Tobin, American Red Cross of Western Pennsylvania Director of Marketing and Communications. “Throughout the past two days, we have worked closely with CSX and local emergency management agencies to ensure that those impacted by this situation are having their emergency needs met.”
All American Red Cross disaster assistance is provided free of charge and is made possible by the voluntary donations of time and money from caring individuals and, in part, by contributions given through the United Way. You can help people affected by disasters big and small by making a donation to support American Red Cross Disaster Relief. Visit www.redcross.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to learn more.
Red Cross representatives can be found at two Reception Centers (Tri-State Ministries Center at 152 Hyndman Road and the Bedford United Methodist Church at 132 East John Street) and are also located at several area hotels where many of the evacuees are staying. Both Centers will close at 10:00 p.m. on Thursday and will reopen at 8:00 a.m. on Friday. Those requiring assistance outside those hours are encouraged to contact the CSX Incident Response Line at 800-331-4031.
“The Red Cross is committed to supporting the people of Hyndman and will remain active in the area until residents are safely back in their homes,” commented Dan Tobin, American Red Cross of Western Pennsylvania Director of Marketing and Communications. “Throughout the past two days, we have worked closely with CSX and local emergency management agencies to ensure that those impacted by this situation are having their emergency needs met.”
All American Red Cross disaster assistance is provided free of charge and is made possible by the voluntary donations of time and money from caring individuals and, in part, by contributions given through the United Way. You can help people affected by disasters big and small by making a donation to support American Red Cross Disaster Relief. Visit www.redcross.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to learn more.
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