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 1810 hours near the 20,000 block of SE Edward Drive, Damascus, Or.

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, information about recovery services, health care and mental health services as needed. Additional information about this incident if available can be obtained by contacting the first responding agency/fire department.

The American Red Cross in Oregon and Southwest Washington (Cascades Region) helps an average of three families affected by home fire disasters 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 complete an online formn at www.jRedcross.org/GetAnAlarm to schedule an appointments.