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PORTLAND, Ore. – December 14, 2004 – American Red Cross Oregon Trail Chapter volunteers responded to a residential fire that caused major damage to a home in Cornelius.

Four fire engines responded shortly after 6:00 p.m. to an external fire that attacked the home, resulting in damage to contents and structure. Thankfully, three residents escaped but two house cats unfortunately did not survive.

Two Red Cross volunteers arrived at 7:40 p.m. to provided cash assistance and resources for housing, furniture, clothing, shoes, coats and personal supplies. Red Cross comfort kits, containing basic toiletries, were distributed to affected residents before volunteers departed at 12:20 a.m.
John E. Bartley, III, Red Cross disaster action team relief leader, said, “Our new client assistance cards make it much easier to help families. We are able to activate a debit card so families can purchase new clothing, shoes and coats—wherever it is convenient for them. It makes simplifies their recovery process for them so they are not tied to working with certain merchants and or manage excessive paperwork.”

The assistance is offered at no charge to Red Cross disaster clients, who are served thanks to the generosity of Oregonians supporting the American Red Cross Oregon Trail Chapter.

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American Red Cross, Oregon Trail volunteers respond to house fires every 32 hours on average.
To assist the Red Cross in providing disaster relief, please call (503) 528-5634.
To prepare yourself and your family for fire or other disasters, go to www.PrepareOregon.org