Red Cross Provides Assistance at Washington County Home Fire

RED CROSS PROVIDES ASSISTANCE AT WASHINGTON COUNTY HOME FIRE


News Release from American Red Cross - Cascades Region
Posted on FlashAlert: October 7th, 2015 6:38 PM
Disaster action team volunteers with the American Red Cross this afternoon responded to a single-family fire that occurred in the 100 block of NW Scott St. in Hillsboro. The fire affected five adults. Red Cross provided assistance for temporary lodging, assistance to address immediate basic needs, disaster mental health and health services, comfort kits and information about recovery services.

The Red Cross advocates emergency preparedness and offers the installation of free smoke alarms in communities across Oregon and southwest Washington. Residents may call (503) 528-5783 or complete an online form at www.redcross.org/cascadeshfpc to schedule an appointment.

Know what to do before, during and after a home fire. Take a few moments to review your family's exit plan should there be a fire in your home. This information, and more, is available at www.redcross.org or in a free Prepare! Resource Guide published by the American Red Cross Cascades Region. The guide can be downloaded at
http://rdcrss.org/1zq8XW6.
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