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Updated at 1:08 p.m., Thursday, December 6, 2007

Red Cross closes Kihei emergency shelter

Advertiser Staff

The American Red Cross has closed the remaining emergency shelter located at Kihei Community Center that was opened last night due to flooding, a news release said.

Red Cross volunteers are currently conducting disaster assessment in the Kihei and Kula areas on Maui, the release said.

Also, volunteers are headed to O'ahu's Windward side to assess damage reported to homes and to deliver immediate emergency assistance.

Five cases were opened yesterday in Kane'ohe.