Should a temporary shelter need to be established on campus, the following requirements must be met: 

• Accommodations of 40 square feet per person
• Back-up power source
• Handicap accessible
• Heated
• Shower and bathroom facilities
• Personal meeting space for meetings with individuals or small groups
• Security
• Medical supplies
• Access to phones

The Ridgeway Gymnasium would accommodate the needs of establishing shelter. The Red Cross has 300 cots available for use. The response time is up to 2 hours. The Red Cross must have access to the building to unload the cots, blankets, and other supplies. They will also assist in operating the shelter and providing assistance to students/guests with needs assessment and during the recovery process.
The following items are also suggested by the Red Cross:

• Television
• Radio
• Playing cards
• Games
• Newspapers