COLUMBUS – The Red Cross is setting up a shelter for the people who live in a Northeast Side apartment complex that has been declare unfit to live in by city inspectors.
Water will be shut off at 44 of the 60 units at the Oakland Park Apartments because of bursting lines and electricity is being cut off in 12 of those units due to safety concerns after the complex was cited for numerous code violations, according to Whitney Somerville, communication and marketing director of the American Red Cross of Central Ohio.
The Red Cross will provide meals, a place to sleep and emotional support for the ousted residents at at Feddersen Community Recreation Center, 3911 Dresden Street, Somerville said.
She says anyone from the apartment complex planning to stay at the shelter should bring proof of residence and essential items for each member of the family:
Prescriptions and emergency medications
Extra clothing, pillows, blankets, hygiene supplies and other comfort items
Supplies needed for children and infants, such as diapers, formula and toys
Special items for family members who are elderly or disabled
Chargers for any electronic devices
Books, games and other ways to entertain the family