Red Cross shelter serving needs of those in Yankton

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The Red Cross shelter in Yankton is still open and serving people impacted by record flooding on the James River.

Carrie Odegaard is a Red Cross volunteer at the shelter.

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Odegaard says they have seen quite a few people.

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Despite some reports on social media, Odegaard says they have not turned anyone away.

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Odegaard says the shelter, located at The Center in Yankton, will stay open as long as people need a place to eat and stay.