News Archives 2004

Contact: Mary Miller
American Red Cross Oregon Trail Chapter
(503) 528-5633 or (503) 705-2584

Tom Traver
Public Affairs Volunteer
(503) 347-2603

Red Cross Assists Family Left Homeless By Fire

PORTLAND, Ore.—May 28, 2004—Volunteers of the American Red Cross Oregon Trail Chapter assisted a family that was displaced by an early afternoon fire in Beaverton that completely destroyed their home and possessions.
 
The Red Cross was contacted by the Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue at 6:00 p.m. today. Five disaster action team (DAT) volunteers arrived on the scene to assist four adults and four children who were left homeless by the fire.
 
The home, located on Liberty Bell Drive, was completely destroyed by the fire which was fought by 11 units of the Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue. The fire broke out shortly after 11:00 a.m. and was extinguished shortly after noon. Red Cross volunteers worked for several hours with the family to provide food and clothing for the family.
 
This 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. To become a volunteer or support Red Cross services with a charitable contribution, call (503) 284-1234.

Back ------ Next

2004 Archives

###

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