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 American Red Cross Mount Rainier Chapter Lewis County Office 1817 South Market Blvd. Chehalis, WA 98532 (360) 748-4607 Hours: 10AM to 3PM Monday - Thursday |
In this Issue: Read About Your Local Red Cross In the News Red Cross Assists Winlock Family Devastated by Fire [Winlock, WA] April 21, 2008 – The American Red Cross Mount Rainier Chapter is providing emergency assistance for a Winlock family after their home was destroyed by fire early Saturday morning at at 925 North Military Blvd. Read More... New Address for Red Cross Lewis County Office The American Red Cross Mount Rainier Chapter has relocated our Lewis County office to a new location at 1817 South Market Blvd in Chehalis. The Red Cross will be hosting an open house soon for the community, so check back for the date and time. |
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Flood Resources (Click on the Link) The American Red Cross Mount Rainier Chapter urges local residents to be on the lookout for potential danger and signs of problems in homes that were damaged by recent floodwaters. Recent fires seemed to have started within the electrical wiring of some homes. Look for fire hazards. There may be broken or leaking gas lines, flooded electrical circuits, or submerged furnaces or electrical appliances. Flammable or explosive materials may travel from upstream. Fire is the most frequent hazard following floods. |
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April 21, 2008 Red Cross Assists Winlock Family Devastated by Fire [Winlock, WA] - The American Red Cross Mount Rainier Chapter is providing emergency assistance for a Winlock family after their home was destroyed by fire early Saturday morning at 925 North Military Blvd. Winlock Red Cross disaster volunteers, Michaelle Fries and Liz Schroeder, and Robert Majoros of Centralia, arrived at the scene to help provide canteen services for the five fire departments fighting the blaze. The fire totally destroyed the home and took hours for firefighters to extinguish. Local Red Cross volunteers stayed at the scene to support firefighters and provide hot coffee, juice, water, and sandwiches until crews were able to bring the fire under control. Three generations of the family (four adults and one child) were displaced from their home by this devastating disaster. Red Cross disaster relief assistance will provide the disaster victims with emergency shelter so they can begin their recovery. When disaster strikes our community, the local Red Cross is your conduit of compassion -- the most direct link between people who want to help and people who need help in an emergency. You can help this family and hundreds of others affected by local disasters by making a financial gift to the American Red Cross Mount Rainier Chapter. The most common disaster the local Red Cross chapter responds to is a house or apartment fire. Your contribution enables the American Red Cross Mount Rainier Chapter to provide shelter, food, counseling and other assistance to those in need. Contributions to the fund can be made by calling (360) 748-4607. Contributions may also be sent to the American Red Cross Mount Rainier Chapter, Lewis County Office, 1817 South Market Blvd., Chehalis, WA 98532. All American Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by voluntary donations of time and money from the local community. The Red Cross is not a government agency. Therefore, donations to the American Red Cross Mount Rainier Chapter are even more critical to supporting local Red Cross programs and services in our community. The local Red Cross disaster relief and emergency services budget is dependant upon the contributions made by community members – individual donors, businesses, and foundations. |
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Red Cross In the News March 17, 2008 / KOMO 4 News Flood victims face grave new danger March 17,2008 / King 5 News One two punch for victims of December floods March 15, 2008 / The Chronicle Flood-Damaged Wiring Sparks Another House Fire - Red Cross: Get Electrical Systems Checked to Avoid Common Hazard in Wake of Floods, Organization Urges March 12, 2008 / The Chronicle March Declared American Red Cross Month in Twin Cities - Aid: Organization Has Distributed $824,810 in Monetary Donations Since Initial Flooding in December December 18, 2007 / The Chronicle An Emotional Roller Coaster - Flood Victims Battle to Overcome December 12, 2007 / The Chronicle If You’re Feeling Overwhelmed, You’re Not Alone - Feelings of depression, anxiety, fear and just plain craziness are common during a disaster or crisis, according to experts December 11, 2007 / The Chronicle 'Tough Times, Tougher People' - County Takes Care of Its Own as Recovery Continues December 8, 2007 / The Chronicle Wayward Volunteers Stream in to Help Local Victims - Seeing A Need: People Come From Afar to Lend a Hand December 6, 2007 / The Chronicle Shelter From the Storm - Meeting Needs: Victims and Volunteers Starting to Look Ahead December 6, 2007 / The Chronicle Donations Roll in for Recovery Effort - Through floodwaters were still high in many areas Wednesday morning, there were others who were already thinking about relief for those hardest hit |
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