Disaster Related Emergency Shelter | American Red Cross Of Central And Southern Ohio

995 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43205

Eligibility

Any person or family needing immediate assistance with recovery after a house fire, flood, tornado, or other disaster.

Required documents

Disaster assistance based on verified needs documents and/or verification from emergency personnel, IE Fire or Police department staff

Hours

Mon-Fri 8am-4pm *24/7 assistance available through National Line

(800) 733-2767

Voice

Application process

Call for services.

Fees

None

Service area

Fairfield County, Ohio Ross County, Ohio Athens County, Ohio Highland County, Ohio Clinton County, Ohio Fayette County, Ohio Pickaway County, Ohio Adams County, Ohio Hocking County, Ohio Vinton County, Ohio

Any person or family needing immediate assistance with recovery after a house fire, flood, tornado, or other disaster. Basic human needs like food, clothing, and shelter will be addressed. May include motel bill payment assistance for up to 3 days.

Last assured

04/16/2026

What's Here

Motel Bill Payment Assistance Disaster Related Shelter Services

Providing organization

American Red Cross Of Central And Southern Ohio

Agency shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to survivors of disasters; supplies nearly half of the nation's blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families.