THE AMERICAN RED CROSS HAS OPENED ITS NATIONAL RESPONSE CENTER FOR DISASTER VICTIMS IN THE TRI CITIES. IN AN EFFORT TO ASSIST HURRICANE IKE VICTIMS, THE NATIONAL RED CROSS HAS SET UP RESPONSE CENTERS ALL OVER THE NATION. THE PURPOSE OF THESE CENTERS IS TO FIELD CALLS FROM STORM VICTIMS. ON MONDAY, A LOCAL RESPONSE CENTER OFFICE OPENED IN KINGSPORT.