March 1, 2001

2:30 p.m.

RED CROSS SETS UP WATER DISTRIBUTION SITES

In response to the February 28 earthquake, drinking water will be distributed by the Thurston County Chapter of the American Red Cross at the following locations:

· The Griffin Fire Station on Steamboat Island Road;

· The Red Cross office at 2618 12^th Ct. SW (behind the Take Shape fitness center) in westside Olympia, and

· The Rochester Organization of Families (ROOF) on Hwy 12 next to Larry’s Chevron. ROOF is open from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Water will be available this afternoon, pending delivery of supplies. Call the Red Cross at 352-8575 for complete details.