Disaster responders with the local chapter of the Amwerican Red Cross were dispatched on Friday, December 14, 2018 at approximately 1400 hours in the 5700 block of  Ne Stephens St, in Roseburg, Or. The home disaster cause by high winds affected 1 adult.

The Red Cross provided resources to help address immediate basic needs of those afffected such as temporary housing, food, clothing, comfort kits including toiletry items, information on recovery resources such as health and mental health resources as needed. Additional information if available, may be obtained through the first respondering agency/fire department.

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