Volunteers are helping families recently displaced by a fire in an apartment complex in South Carolina.
A US Red Cross press release said disaster-trained volunteers helped approximately 20 people after a fire broke out in apartments along Roper Mountain Road in Greenville, South Carolina, on Sunday. At least a dozen units in the apartment complex have been damaged, according to the Red Cross.
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South Carolina Red Cross disaster team members are providing assistance for immediate needs such as shelter, food and clothing for those affected.
“As our teams work with impacted families, we think of all of them and want to offer support,” said Lisa Colby, the executive director of the Upstate Chapter, at Sunday’s launch. “This is another sad reminder that fires can happen anywhere at any time and we must always be prepared for such disasters.”
In addition to the immediate needs, the Red Cross says team members are providing virtual mental and spiritual assistance to anyone in need.
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The Red Cross is asking for help from anyone who can help. People can donate by visiting redcross.org/donate, calling 1-800-RED-CROSS, or send a text message with the word RED CROSS for 90999 to make a $ 10 donation.