On Monday, April 5, local American Red Cross volunteers responded virtually to a home fire that occurred in Clewiston, Fla.
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CLEWISTON — On Monday, April 5, local American Red Cross volunteers from the Florida Gulf Coast to Heartland Chapter responded virtually to a home fire that occurred on Sunday, April 4, on Crystal Avenue in Clewiston,.
Local Red Cross volunteer members of the Disaster Action Team helped coordinate emergency aid to those affected. Fire officials say five people were impacted by the blaze, including two children.
The Red Cross provided emergency financial assistance, 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.
Families in our community, across the country and around the world turn to the Red Cross every day for help because #EmergenciesDontStop. Hospital patients still need lifesaving blood; neighbors still need food, shelter and care after disasters; and military families still need support. Your help is needed to fulfill the urgent needs of our mission today at redcross.org/SouthFlorida.