Update: Friday, June 14, 2019, Noon –
The American Red Cross of Southeastern Colorado closed the Regency Tower shelter at Cheyenne Mountain High School at noon today, Friday, June 14, 2019.
This shelter was opened for the residents of the Regency Apartments who were evacuated due to an apartment fire that occurred on May 24, 2019.
More than 100 residents were forced to evacuate due to the fire and have been told they could not return until August. The Red Cross, with the help of several community partners, kept the shelter open to provide support for residents that could not find other accommodations.
Red Cross case workers have met with residents to help them determine next steps for their recovery and will continue to work with the residents as needed.
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Colorado Springs, CO, Thursday, June 13, 10 A.M. – The American Red Cross of Southeastern Colorado will close the Regency Tower shelter at Cheyenne Mountain High School noon, Friday, June 14, 2019.
This shelter was opened for the residents of the Regency Apartments who were evacuated due to an apartment fire that occurred on May 24, 2019.
More than 100 residents were forced to evacuate due to the fire and have been told they could not return until August. The Red Cross, with the help of several community partners, kept the shelter open to provide support for residents that could not find other accommodations.
Red Cross case workers have met with residents to help them determine next steps for their recovery.
We at the Red Cross would like to thank our partners:
Silver Key Senior Services
Partners in Housing
Catholic Family Charities
Cheyenne Mountain High School
Regency Tower Management
Many generous members of the community
Additional support for residents of Regency Towers is still available and residents are urged to contact Silver Key Senior Services, at (719) 884-2300, so they can be connected to additional resources.