Red Cross Aiding Bethel Family From Saturday's Fire

The American Red Cross is helping a family of five – two adults and three children – after . The Red Cross is providing financial assistance for emergency food, clothing and household needs. 

The Red Cross is also providing comfort kits, containing age and gender appropriate personal care items such as toothbrushes, deodorant, shaving supplies and other items a family might not have been able to gather in the rush to escape the fire. Children's kits include a stuffed toy. 

“While the family at first did not request assistance, it is often the case that needs evolve in the days following a fire,” said American Red Cross spokesperson Paul Shipman. “We try to follow up with families affected by fire with a postcard that lets them know how to reach us if their needs change. We are grateful for the donations and volunteer service that allow us to be there for families affected by disaster.” 

American Red Cross disaster assistance is free of charge, a gift made possible by generous donations and the work of volunteers.  For more information about the Red Cross and how you can help, visit www.ctredcross.org.