- Today
- Holidays
- Birthdays
- Reminders
- Cities
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Baltimore
- Berwyn
- Beverly Hills
- Birmingham
- Boston
- Brooklyn
- Buffalo
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Dallas
- Denver
- Detroit
- Fort Worth
- Houston
- Indianapolis
- Knoxville
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Louisville
- Madison
- Memphis
- Miami
- Milwaukee
- Minneapolis
- Nashville
- New Orleans
- New York
- Omaha
- Orlando
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Pittsburgh
- Portland
- Raleigh
- Richmond
- Rutherford
- Sacramento
- Salt Lake City
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Seattle
- Tampa
- Tucson
- Washington
Three Rivers Today
By the People, for the People
Red Cross Opens Shelter in Three Rivers Church for Storm Victims
The shelter provides a safe place for those impacted by the tornado to sleep and get a hot meal.
Published on Mar. 7, 2026
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›
The American Red Cross has opened a shelter at Riverside Church in Three Rivers, Michigan to assist those affected by the severe storms and tornadoes that swept through the area on Friday, causing significant damage and leaving four people dead. The shelter offers a safe place to stay and access to food and other resources for those displaced by the storms.
Why it matters
The tornadoes that struck St. Joseph, Branch and Cass counties in Michigan caused widespread destruction, leaving many without power or a place to stay. The Red Cross shelter provides critical support and relief to those impacted, helping the community recover from this natural disaster.
The details
The Red Cross shelter at Riverside Church in Three Rivers is open to anyone affected by the storms. The shelter provides a safe place to sleep, hot meals, and other essential resources. So far, eight people have sought refuge at the shelter, but the Red Cross expects more to arrive as debris and power outages continue to impact the area. Community members have been donating supplies and offering to volunteer at the shelter, which is being coordinated by the United Way of St. Joseph County.
- The tornadoes struck the area on Friday evening, March 7, 2026.
- The Red Cross shelter at Riverside Church opened on Friday night to provide assistance.
The players
Raul Galvan
The executive director of the Red Cross' Southwest Michigan chapter, overseeing the shelter operations.
Riverside Church
The church in Three Rivers, Michigan that is hosting the Red Cross shelter.
United Way of St. Joseph County
The organization coordinating community donations and volunteer efforts to support the Red Cross shelter.
What they’re saying
“These communities have been devastated by the tornado incident that happened, and there is a lot of debris and power outages in the area. And our partners are working, you know, very fervently, to make sure that that's restored and freedom of movement is restored there in the communities.”
— Raul Galvan, Executive Director, Red Cross Southwest Michigan (wzzm13.com)
“I got to say that our hearts are with all of those that were affected by Friday's tornadoes here in southwest Michigan. The Red Cross is working really closely with local emergency management and community partners to help those who are affected and to assess community needs.”
— Raul Galvan, Executive Director, Red Cross Southwest Michigan (wzzm13.com)
What’s next
The Red Cross and local authorities will continue to assess the damage and community needs in the coming days, working to restore power and clear debris to allow residents to return to their homes.
The takeaway
The Red Cross shelter in Three Rivers is providing vital assistance to those impacted by the severe storms, demonstrating the organization's important role in supporting communities during natural disasters. The outpouring of community support also highlights the resilience and generosity of the local residents as they work to recover from this tragic event.
