Wilmington, DE – September 22, 2007 – Several Units on Vincent Circle in Middletown were affected by a fire Saturday. Two of the Units were destroyed and a third had minor damage. One family of 2 adults and 2 children and another family of 4 adults were assisted by volunteers from the American Red Cross of the Delmarva Peninsula. They were given food, shelter, and clothing.

With all disasters, large or small, Red Cross assists with the immediate disaster-caused needs of those affected – primarily temporary shelter, food and clothing – free of charge to the recipients. The families are also referred to other community partners for their longer term needs, and provided with information on the steps they should take to cope with the disaster and plan their recovery.