ROCHESTER, N.Y., Thursday, July 29 - The Red Cross is helping two families (seven people) get back on their feet after they were burned out of their homes due to fires last night. The Red Cross is proving emergency services of shelter, food, and clothing to the families.
326 Bennington Street, Rochester, NY – 7/28/09 9 p.m.
Red Cross volunteers were called to a house fire at 326 Bennington Street last night. Red Cross Disaster Service volunteers responded to the scene to aid one adult and her four children. Red Cross volunteers also conducted a damage assessment of the home. At this time, the Red Cross is providing emergency assistance of food and clothing to the family.
71 Crombie Street, Rochester, NY – 7/29/09 9:30 a.m.
Red Cross volunteers were called to help a family at 71 Crombie Street this morning. The couple had a house fire at 4 a.m. Red Cross Disaster Service volunteers responded to the scene to help two adults, a husband and wife. Red Cross volunteers conducted a damage assessment of the home. At this time, the Red Cross is providing emergency assistance of shelter, food and clothing to the family.
About the Greater Rochester Red Cross
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and counsels victims of disasters; provides nearly half of the nation's blood supply; teaches lifesaving skills; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization — not a government agency — and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its humanitarian mission. For more information, please visit www.RochesterRedCross.org or contact us at 585-241-4400.