Tri-County Red Cross Disaster Action Team members were back in full
swing this week after two house fires ended a recent quiet period in
our area.
On July 8th, a fire in a Linden home sent three people scrambling for cover. The Tri-County Red Cross Disaster Action Team members were able to assess their needs and provide lodging at a local hotel as well as financial support for them to purchase food and new clothing as they recover from their unfortunate disaster.
On July 10th, an Elizabeth fire started in the attic to the home of Jonathan Sanchez, Claudia Aguirre and their two young daughters. After this fire was extinguished they were allowed to return to their home to salvage their belongings. However as they were searching through their home, the fire rekindled and they had to evacuate again. It was at this time that they looked to the Tri-County Red Cross for help.
"It's fortunate that no one was injured," said Santiago Soto, Sr. Director of Services for the Tri-County Red Cross. "We were able to provide hotel lodging, and the means for them to purchase clothing and food as while they pick up the pieces."
If you would like to help victims like the Sanchez-Aguirre family, please donate online or call our office at 908-756-6414 to volunteer.
On July 8th, a fire in a Linden home sent three people scrambling for cover. The Tri-County Red Cross Disaster Action Team members were able to assess their needs and provide lodging at a local hotel as well as financial support for them to purchase food and new clothing as they recover from their unfortunate disaster.
On July 10th, an Elizabeth fire started in the attic to the home of Jonathan Sanchez, Claudia Aguirre and their two young daughters. After this fire was extinguished they were allowed to return to their home to salvage their belongings. However as they were searching through their home, the fire rekindled and they had to evacuate again. It was at this time that they looked to the Tri-County Red Cross for help.
"It's fortunate that no one was injured," said Santiago Soto, Sr. Director of Services for the Tri-County Red Cross. "We were able to provide hotel lodging, and the means for them to purchase clothing and food as while they pick up the pieces."
If you would like to help victims like the Sanchez-Aguirre family, please donate online or call our office at 908-756-6414 to volunteer.
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