Disaster action team volunteers with the American Red Cross last week met with residents who experienced a single-family fire the 100 block of 7th St. in Hermiston, OR. The fire affected four adults and multiple pets. Red Cross provided food, clothing, shoes, lodging, health services and information about recovery services.
The Red Cross advocates emergency preparedness and offers the installation of free smoke alarms in communities across Oregon and southwest Washington. Residents may call (503) 528-5783 to schedule an appointment.
Know what to do before, during and after a home fire. Take a few moments to review your family’s exit plan should there be a fire in your home. This information, and more, is available at www.redcross.org or in a free Prepare! Resource Guide published by the American Red Cross Cascades Region. The guide can be downloaded at http://rdcrss.org/1zq8XW6.
