RED CROSS RESPONDS TO THREE MORE FIRES
Dayton Area Chapter Extremely Active in 2007
Dayton, Ohio, February 20, 2007 - The Dayton Area Chapter of the American Red Cross responded to three more residential fires on Saturday in Dayton, Kettering and Trotwood, including the fatal fire at 4664 Croftshire Drive in Kettering.
Two adults were impacted by a mobile home fire at 4400 Daleview in Dayton and three adults and eight children were victims of a house fire at 6469 Waywind Drive in Trotwood. In response to both incidents, the Dayton Area Chapter of the American Red Cross provided emergency shelter at local motels. For the house fire victims, the Chapter also provided comfort kits and vouchers for clothing and meals.
The Kettering fire destroyed three adjacent apartments at 4662, 4664 & 4666 Croftshire Drive and resulted in the death of an elderly resident. Three other adults escaped the blaze, one with minor injury. The injured resident was provided with motel accommodations, prescription assistance, meals, clothing, replacement eye glasses and mental health counseling. The two others did not request emergency shelter, but were provided with vouchers for clothing and food.
The first two months of 2007 have been active for the Dayton Area Chapter of the American Red Cross and for local fire departments and first responders.
Home fires are America's greatest disaster threat occurring each and every day. The American Red Cross provides a number of fire prevention, smoke detector and safety tips as well as precautions and preparations for ensuring safety when using alternative heat sources. For more information, visit us online at www.redcross.org.
The American Red Cross also recommends that all families "Be Red Cross Ready" for potential fires and disasters. This three-action plan includes "Getting a Kit," "Making a Plan," and "Staying Informed." Details for following these steps can be found online at www.dac.redcross.org.
The Dayton Area Chapter of the American Red Cross provides disaster preparedness and response, and health and safety education to residents of Greene, Montgomery and Preble counties, as well as assistance to families with members in the military. The Chapter also operates Emergency Housing Programs in Greene and Montgomery counties. Led by volunteers, the Dayton Area Chapter responds to an average of 200 local disaster incidents each year.
All local Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by voluntary donations of time and money from the American people. You can help the victims of area disasters by making a financial gift to the Dayton Area Chapter, which enables the Red Cross to provide shelter, food, counseling and other assistance to those in need. Contributions may be sent to the Dayton Area Chapter, P.O. Box 517, Dayton, Ohio. Internet users can make secure online credit card donations by visiting www.dac.redcross.org.
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