PLAINFIELD (August 20, 2008) A single mother with three children had just been
misplaced due to a fire in her apartment.
The call came in at 5:30 PM and South Plainfield Tri-County Red Cross Disaster Action Team Volunteer,
Terri Esposito responded.
Plainfield resident Kelly Cooper, and her three daughters ages
15, 12 and 10, were displaced from their apartment when a candle set fire to
curtains in her bathroom and spread to the hallway.
The
Tri-County Red Cross provided emergency housing and financial support to
purchase food as the Cooper Family begins to pick up the pieces from this
disaster.
"Terri
is always ready to step up and respond to local disasters in our chapter, ensuring
every family receives help," said Nathan Rudy, CEO of the Tri-county Red Cross. "The Cooper
family has a place to sleep and food to eat thanks to Terri's dedication and
our donor's support."
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.
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