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PORTLAND, Ore. – August 21, 2005 – Five American Red Cross Oregon Trail Chapter volunteers are on scene en rote to a Forest Grove apartment fire to provide recovery assistance to affected residents. Two of the volunteers are specialist – one with a background in mental health and the other being a health professional.

The fire occurred three blocks northwest of Pacific University. Red Cross volunteers were contacted by Forest Grove and Cornelius fire departments around 8:30 p.m. At least seven residents are known to need cash assistance for temporary lodging, meals, food, clothing and medical supplies.

Earlier in the evening, volunteers were assisting a family in Oregon City. Yesterday, a family was also displaced in Fairview. Support is provided to families affected by fire thanks to the generosity of Oregonians who volunteer and make charitable contributions to the American Red Cross Oregon Trail Chapter.

About the American Red Cross Oregon Trail Chapter
The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization, led by volunteers, that provides relief to victims of disaster and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. Local Red Cross volunteers respond to residential fires and other disasters every 32 hours on average. All Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by voluntary donations of time and money from Oregonian s. Financial gifts help provide shelter, food, clothing, counseling and other immediate assistance to those in need. Call (503) 284-1234 or visit www.redcross-pdx.org .

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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.redcross-pdx.org