Tri-County Red Cross Responds for Fanwood Family After House Fire

Tri-County Red Cross Disaster Action Team Leader Mike Prasad gave the Maggs family the support they needed after a fire in Fanwood spread through their Shady Lane home in Fanwood on Saturday, July 19^th.  Their home was completely destroyed, as were their personal belongings.  

Prasad was called to the fire by the Fanwood Police Department, and provided housing and financial support to purchase new clothes and food for the Maggs family after they told him they had nowhere else to go.    

"Mike is always ready to step up and respond to local disasters in our chapter, providing every family that needs it with the basics so they can begin rebuilding their lives," said Nathan Rudy, CEO of the Tri-county Red Cross. "I'm very proud of our volunteers like Mike Prasad, and the local residents and businesses who donate the finances we need to always be there."    

Support for disaster victim relief is provided by the Tri-County Red Cross Disaster Fund, and donated by local individuals, organizations and businesses.   The Red Cross receives no financial support from the government for these services, but relies on the kindness of neighbors. You can help ensure our fund is available for future disasters by donating online at www.tricountyredcross.org/donate.html, or by calling Corinna Krauskopf (908) 756-6414 or krauskopfc@usa.redcross.org.    

Local residents interesting in volunteering for the Disaster, Blood, Volunteer, Health and Safety or Fundraising committees should contact Victor Webb at (908) 756-6414 or webbv@usa.redcross.org .  Volunteers are the lifeblood of the Red Cross, and assignments can be tailored to fit anyone's interests, availability and ability.