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PORTLAND, Ore. – September 10, 2007– In the wee hours of the morning, six volunteers with the American Red Cross Oregon Trail Chapter raced to respond to a two-alarm fire at 12610 SW Ascension Drive in Tigard. The volunteers were called to the scene by Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue and were on site about one hour after the fire was reported at 2:15 a.m. on September 10.

The Red Cross helped 11 displaced residents -- seven adults and four children -- by providing assistance with food, clothing and temporary lodging. Client services caseworkers will continue to provide assistance to the affected families in the days ahead, providing additional aid as needed.

All Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by voluntary donations of time and money from Oregonians. Call 503-284-1234 or visit www.redcross-pdx.org to help provide shelter, food, clothing, counseling and other immediate assistance to those in need..

The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization, led by volunteers, that provides relief to victims of disaster and helps people prevent, prepare and respond to emergencies. Oregon Trail Chapter Red Cross volunteers respond to residential fires and other disasters every 40 hours on average. All Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by voluntary donations of time and money from Oregonians. Financial gifts help provide food, clothing, shelter, counseling and other emergency services. To help those in immediate 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