Why was the Red Cross turning people away from the Astrodome?
A The fire marshal has determined that Astrodome has reached its capacity to safely house evacuees, so the authorities are keeping the facility from becoming overcrowded by identifying other locations where evacuees can seek shelter. Transportation is being handled by law enforcement and state and local officials. The Red Cross is making sure that everyone in the Astrodome receives food, water and a place to sleep. We will work to provide the same services to evacuees who arrive in other locations nationwide.
