Disaster Services
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Disaster Response
On average, the American Red Cross Rhode Island Chapter responds to a house or apartment fire every other day in our state. Our Disaster Action Team (DAT) volunteers are trained and ready to respond 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to disasters such as:
- House and Apartment Fires
- Severe Winter Storms
- Hurricanes
- Floods
- Other Community Emergencies
Disaster Relief Services
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Within 30 minutes of receiving a disaster call, Red Cross Disaster Action Team (DAT) volunteers arrive at the scene where they provide victims with immediate disaster relief items such as blankets, water, comfort kits and emotional support. Volunteers then perform an on-scene damage assessment and provide victims with a stipend based on family size and type of loss. The type of assistance provided can include:
- Temporary Shelter
- Food
- Clothing
- Toiletry items
- Mental Health support
- Referrals to other community organizations to assist with other needs
- Mass Care Sheltering (for large-scale disasters in which over 25 people are affected)
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The core of Red Cross disaster relief is to enable individuals and families affected by a disaster to resume their normal daily activities independently. Services are provided to clients without bias, based solely on disaster-caused need.
All disaster assistance is provided free of charge thanks to the generosity of individuals, small businesses, corporations, and foundations.
If you need disaster assistance, please call (401) 831-7700.
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