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ROBIN ERICKSON Director of Communications
PHONE (401) 831-7700 x101 E-MAIL [email protected]
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Thursday, March 21, 2002 **NOTE TO EDITORS: Number of Victims Has
Changed** American Red Cross Assisting 6 Victims in Early Morning Fire in North Providence -- More Victims Anticipated Due to Electrical Problems
The American Red Cross of Rhode Island is assisting six adult victims of an early morning fire today at the
Oakwood Garden Apartments in North Providence.
Four families are currently receiving lodging and meals from the Red Cross, but due
to electrical problems with additional apartments, Red Cross officials anticipate assisting additional victims later today.
This is the 36th fire the Red Cross has responded to in 2002.
In 2001, the American Red Cross of Rhode Island assisted 379 Rhode Island families,
who were victims of fires, spending over $200,000.00 in emergency services.
The Red Cross typically spends $1,000 per family of four it assists. All Red Cross
assistance is free. The Red Cross is not a government agency and relies on private donations to provide emergency assistance to Rhode Islanders in crisis.
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