While we were honoring our veterans yesterday on Veteran's Day, our volunteer staff was busy helping two families with an overnight apartment fire in
"Home fires are disasters that don't take a day off," said Michael Prasad, Director of Emergency Services. "We were fortunate to have a volunteer available to help these families start their recovery process, by providing them some short-term assistance. We need help covering the 22 towns we support, during the day and on nights and weekends, too."
Support for disaster victim relief is provided by the Tri-County Red Cross Disaster Fund, and donations 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 interested in volunteering for the Disaster, Blood, Volunteer, Health and Safety or Fundraising committees should contact Corinna Krauskopf at (908) 756-6414 or krauskopfc@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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