Disaster responders with the local chapter of the American Fed Cross responded to a home fire disaster on Thursday November 15, 2018 at approximately 0030: hours in the 4500 block of Arago Street n Florence, Oregon.
This single family fire affected 1 adult. The Red Cross provided resources to help address the immediate basic needs of those affected such as temporary housing, food, clothing, comfort kits including toiletry items along with recovery services health and mental health resources as needed. Additional informatiion about this incident if available, ma6 be obtained through the local first responders/fire department.
The Red Cross in Oregon and SW Washington (the Cascades Region) helps an average of three families affected by disasters such as home fires each day. The Red Cross advocates emergency preparedness and offers the installation of free smoke alarms in our community . Residents may call (503)528-5783 or by completing an application form online at.redcross.org/GetAnAlarm to schedule an appointment.