The American Red Cross is opening a shelter in Lawrence, Kansas, following a tornado that touched down in the area last night, Tuesday. The shelter opened at 9:30pm Tuesday. It's located at the Douglas County Fairgrounds Building 21 at 2120 Harper Street in Lawrence.

Individuals and families displaced from their home are urged to go there. Red Cross volunteers will be on hand to provide a safe place to stay and sleep, hot meals and referrals to community services.

Those in the area of the tornado can let their loved ones know of their well-being by registering on the Safe and Well website safeandwell.org or call 1-800-REDCROSS to register themselves and their families.