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PORTLAND, Ore. – May 26, 2006 – Five Emergency Services personnel from the Oregon Trail Chapter of American Red Cross responded today when a woman lost control of her vehicle at 11:31 A.M. , crashing through a picture window in the front of a home on N. Woolsey Ave in Portland.

The home sustained major damage and has been deemed uninhabitable pending repairs.

The four occupants of the home, two adults and two children, were all home sick when the accident occurred and sustained minor cuts and bruises. A friend of the homeowner who was asleep on a couch in the front room when the accident occurred was hurt more seriously and taken to the hospital.

The driver of the car was taken to the hospital with unknown injuries.

Portland Fire and Police responded, and two ambulances were dispatched.

Red Cross is providing emergency housing for the residents of the home through the holiday weekend. Caseworkers will work with the displaced residents to see what support they may need after Memorial Day.

About American Red Cross
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 an average of every 32 hours. All Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by voluntary donations of time and money from Oregonians. 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