Disaster responders with the local chapter of the American Red Cross were dispatched to a home fire disaster on Monday, December 10, 2018 at approximately 1735 hours in the 200 block of South Schoneman Street, Coos Bay, Or.

This multi-family fire affected 4 adults and 7 children. The  Red Cross provideds resources to help address the immediate basic needs of those affected such as temporary housing, food, clothing, comfort kits including toiletry items, along with information about recovery sevices and health and mental health services as needed. Additional information about this incident if available, may be obtained from the local first responding agency/fire department.

The Red Cross in Oregon and Southwest Washington (Cascades Region) helps an average of three families affected by home fireew disasters, every 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 complete an online form at www.redcross.org/GetAnAlarm to schedule an appointment.