Red Cross assists Georgetown Residents after Two Fires

Wilmington, DE, April 2, 2012 — The American Red Cross assisted two Georgetown, DE families after two separate fires.

The first fire occurred on March 29, 2012 on Shortly Road, affecting a family of five (two adults and three children).  Red Cross volunteers, Glenn Sholley and Pat Hartsuff, met with the family to assess and provide their immediate emergency needs.

The second fire occurred on April 1, 2012 on Grace Road and affected a family of two adults.  Red Cross volunteers, Glenn Sholley and Beth Lush, met with the family to assess and provide their immediate emergency needs.

Red Cross assistance is assessed for each disaster and may include temporary shelter, clothing, groceries, infant supplies, and comfort kits (various toiletries). 

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 About the American Red Cross:

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies nearly half of the nation's blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization — not a government agency — and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit www.redcross.org or join our blog at http://blog.redcross.org.

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