WILMINGTON, DE – April 5, 2006 – Unseasonable weather was the backdrop for another 24 hours of fires, with eight families being assisted by the American Red Cross of the Delmarva Peninsula in a multi-pronged disaster response covering three counties. This was just one day after families in Seaford and Chesapeake City relied on Red Cross for disaster assistance, and a Pots Net family also called on Red Cross after a lightning strike on Monday night.

Seaford couple in overnight fire An overnight house fire a N. Bradford Street resulted in one adult being taken to hospital for smoke inhalation. The man’s fiancée was helped by Red Cross volunteers, who took care of the couple’s immediate needs, including accommodation..

Elkton family in house fire A fire that occurred this morning on Dashwood Road, destroyed the home occupied by an adult and a 17 year old teenager. The American Red Cross assisted the family with lodging, clothing, and groceries, and comfort kits.

Newport apartment fire displaces five families Five families were helped by the American Red Cross after a fire on W. Market Street in Newport this morning. All five families were provided overnight accommodation after they were able to salvage clothing and food from their homes.

Ellendale family of three in mobile home fire Red Cross Disaster Action members assisted a family of 3 adults after a mobile home fire in Ellendale, DE, on Sharons Road.

In all cases, Red Cross assisted with immediate disaster-caused needs – primarily temporary shelter, food and clothing – and provided information on the steps the families should take to cope with the disaster and plan their recovery.