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For Immediate Release: September 15, 2005, 10:15 a.m. Contact: Susan Beckley, PhD Director of Public Information Phone: (972) 941-5716 Plano Suspends Katrina Evacuee Registration The City of Plano is suspending indefinitely the City’s registration of Katrina evacuees effective Friday, September 16 at 7 p.m. The Katrina Support Center, located at 7501 North Independence Parkway, will remain open as an information center only. The Center will operate from 1 to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday; and hours may be reduced based on demand. The City of Plano has processed more than 2,100 evacuees. Evacuees can continue to register for assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) by phone at (800) 621-3362 or online at www.fema.gov and through the American Red Cross at (800) 975-7585. Plano Shelter Evacuees Receive Housing The City of Plano announced today it will be ending Katrina evacuee shelter operations effective this Friday, September 16. Evacuees currently residing in the current shelters will be moved into longer-term housing beginning this weekend. Area churches are working with City officials to adopt evacuee families, providing home furnishings and moving them into their residency. More than 120 evacuees have taken refuge in three area faith-based shelters: Christ United Methodist Church, Hunters’ Glen Baptist Church and Willow Creek Fellowship Church. Several area churches had offered to house additional evacuees as shelters if that need arose. The City will continue to pursue more long-term housing opportunities for evacuees registered and residing in Plano hotels and private residences.