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For Immediate Release: September 1, 2005 Contact: Bill Peterson Fire Chief Phone: (972) 941-7160 Plano Urges Hurricane Victims to Report to Regional Shelter The City of Plano will be funneling any of its support through the Dallas Regional Shelter, established at Reunion Area. Hurricane victims should report to Reunion Arena for sheltering and assistance. Individuals wishing to make donations should be cautious of potential scams of persons posing as hurricane victims. Any donations should be made through agencies designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). A list of those agencies, along with Plano blood donation centers, is located on the City of Plano Web site at www.plano.gov. The shift to a regional support location will enable hurricane relief agencies to direct aid where it is needed. It will also help loved ones to get information on their missing family members. A support hotline with information and services for Katrina victims is available by calling 211.