OKEECHOBEE — This evening (Dec. 7), local American Red Cross volunteers from the Palm Beach & Treasure Coast Chapter responded to a mobile home fire on 6500 US Highway 441 SE, in Okeechobee.

 Local Red Cross volunteer members of the Disaster Action Team helped coordinate emergency aid to those affected. Fire officials say four people were impacted by the blaze, including two children.  

 The Red Cross provided emergency financial assistance, relief items like toiletries, health, and mental health services, one-on-one support to connect people to available recovery assistance, and will continue to provide additional support to the family to meet their disaster-caused needs.  

Red Cross volunteers have been trained to follow proper safety procedures and protocols to continue serving communities impacted by local disasters, during the coronavirus outbreak. At this time, volunteers are supporting individuals on a virtual basis through phone and the use of video conferencing technology.