Two Families Helped By Red Cross After Home Fires In Seaford

Seaford, DE – December 8, 2006 – Two Seaford families were being helped by the American Red Cross today after fires left them homeless last night.

A fire on Deely Street caused major damage to the home of 6 adults and 2 children, who were provided with lodging, food, clothing, winter garments, and storage containers by volunteers from the American Red Cross of the Delmarva Peninsula. .

Another fire at Park Circle destroyed a mobile home, displacing a family of 2 adults and an infant. The Red Cross provided food, clothing, and winter garments. The family opted to stay with family until they can relocate to a new home.

As winter begins, families are urged to take simple steps to avoid preventable fires, which are frequently caused by heating sources. The Red Cross recommends that all potential fuel sources, including newspapers, matches, clothing and bedding, are kept at least three feet away from heat sources such as a space heater or fireplace. On average, more than twice a week, the American Red Cross of the Delmarva Peninsula helps families left homeless by fire with assistance for food, clothing, prescription medications, temporary shelter and other special needs an affected family might have. For fire safety tips, please visit www.redcrossdelmarva.org