The Desert Shores Veterans of foreign Wars Post 3251 has been designated as the shelter and information center for Salton City residents impacted by the power outages caused by this weeks wind storms.

The American Red Cross and the Imperial County Department of Social Services will be on-site to assess needs and provide information and referrals for affected residents. According to the Imperial Irrigation District, as of noon Thursday, about 1,150 customers in the Salton City, Salton Sea Beach and Desert Shores area remain without power and it may take 5-10 days to achieve complete restoration of service.