SEAFORD, DE – January 18, 2008 – In addition to a fire earlier this week in Cambridge, MD, last night and today, your Red Cross responded to two more fires affecting a number of homes. Last night, two adults survived a tragic fire in Preston, MD and were assisted with food, clothing and a safe place to stay. Today we are responded to another multi-family fire in Cambridge.

The good news is that we can help! Thanks to the support of our community. The assistance that your American Red Cross was able to provide the families affected by these disasters is a result of donations of time and money from you our community.

Remember, with plunging temperatures this weekend; be safe in your home. 4 out of 5 Americans are unaware that home fires are the most common disaster threat. The American Red Cross reminds you to safeguard your family and home by taking simple steps to stay safe in case of a home fire: • INSTALL SMOKE ALARMS OUTSIDE EACH SLEEPING AREA AND ON ADDITIONAL LEVELS OF YOUR HOME. • TEST EACH SMOKE ALARM ONCE A MONTH AND REPLACE BATTERIES AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR. • KNOW AT LEAST TWO EXITS FROM EVERY ROOM AND PRACTICE ESCAPE ROUTES. TO LEARN MORE, CONTACT the American Red Cross of the Delmarva Peninsula