American Red Cross of RI

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Monday, July 14, 2003
American Red Cross of Rhode Island
responds to three weekend fires in Providence

Rhode Island Red Cross volunteers were busy over the weekend, responding to 3 separate fires in Providence. A total of 13 people required the services of the RI Red Cross volunteers.

On Saturday evening, volunteers were called to 226 Olney Street where 6 adults were in need of assistance. Several hours later, the RI Red Cross responded to a fire at 10 Hawthorne Street, where one adult was provided with shelter. On Sunday evening, 4 adults and 2 children were burned out of their home and provided with food and shelter.

The Red Cross of Rhode Island typically spends $1,000 per family of four that it assists. All Red Cross assistance is free, thanks to contributions from individuals and organizations. The Red Cross is not a government agency and relies on private donations to provide emergency assistance to Rhode Islanders in crisis.

Visit www.riredcross.org for more information and to find out how you can help.

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American Red Cross of Rhode Island • 105 Gano Street :: PO Box 2496 • Providence, RI 02906
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