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PORTLAND, Ore. – September 1, 2006 – Red Cross Volunteers responded to a two-alarm fire last night at the Bonita Villa Apartments in Tigard. Summoned by Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue at approximately 8:00 p.m. , Red Cross Disaster Action Team volunteers were at the site within the hour to assist over 70 residents displaced by the fire.

A total of 24 units were affected by the fire, and four apartments were destroyed. The Oregon Trail Chapter provided three families with lodging through Monday night and financial assistance for food and replacement clothing. The Oregon Trail Chapter Canteen Action Team provided firefighters and response personnel with food and drinks.

Also helping on the scene were Health Services and Disaster Mental Health volunteers, and a translator for Spanish speaking families. Red Cross client services caseworkers will continue to provide assistance to the afflicted families in the days ahead and provide additional aid as needed.

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 Oregon Trail Chapter volunteers respond to residential fires and other disasters an average of every 40 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