RED CROSS ASSISTS FAMILIES IN WILDFIRE RECOVERY (PHOTO)
News Release from American Red Cross - Cascades Region
Posted on FlashAlert: August 19th, 2015 10:49 AM
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John Day, Ore. - Red Cross relief efforts continue, turning to the recovery phase in impacted communities across Oregon where wildfires have destroyed more than 300,000 acres and dozens of homes and structures. Additional homes are without water or power as wildfires damaged local infrastructure.
This week, affected individuals and families are meeting with trained Red Cross volunteers in John Day, Warm Springs and Baker City and Jon Day to identify needs and begin their recovery process. The Red Cross is providing financial assistance to address immediate needs like clothing, food, and other basic necessities and where appropriate, relief supplies to support clean-up efforts, including shovels, rakes, work gloves, lanterns, coolers, etc. We are also working together with local and state community and faith-based organizations to provide ongoing support for the community impacted by the Canyon Creek Complex fire and the Cornet/Windy Ridge fire.
Red Cross service delivery by the numbers:
· More than 3,000 meals and snacks served at shelters and community meetings in impacted communities
· Reached more than 2,000 people with wildfire preparedness and safety information
· More than 70 Red Cross volunteers supporting Red Cross relief and recovery operations
Donations to the Red Cross enable trained volunteers to respond whenever, wherever there is a need to provide shelter, meals, recovery planning and emotional support. Contributions can be made by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS or by visiting www.redcross.org.
This week, affected individuals and families are meeting with trained Red Cross volunteers in John Day, Warm Springs and Baker City and Jon Day to identify needs and begin their recovery process. The Red Cross is providing financial assistance to address immediate needs like clothing, food, and other basic necessities and where appropriate, relief supplies to support clean-up efforts, including shovels, rakes, work gloves, lanterns, coolers, etc. We are also working together with local and state community and faith-based organizations to provide ongoing support for the community impacted by the Canyon Creek Complex fire and the Cornet/Windy Ridge fire.
Red Cross service delivery by the numbers:
· More than 3,000 meals and snacks served at shelters and community meetings in impacted communities
· Reached more than 2,000 people with wildfire preparedness and safety information
· More than 70 Red Cross volunteers supporting Red Cross relief and recovery operations
Donations to the Red Cross enable trained volunteers to respond whenever, wherever there is a need to provide shelter, meals, recovery planning and emotional support. Contributions can be made by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS or by visiting www.redcross.org.
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