Volunteers from the Central & Northern New York Chapter of the American Red Cross provided immediate emergency aid to one person after a fire early Thursday morning on Saratoga Street in Utica, Oneida County. That brings the total to seven people assisted after this incident.
The Red Cross provided financial assistance for necessities such as shelter, food and clothing to one adult. Volunteers also offered health and mental health services, and comfort kits containing personal care items. In the coming days, Red Cross staff and volunteers will remain available to help those affected by the fire as they navigate the road to recovery.
HOW TO HELP
The Red Cross relies on the generosity of local donors to help families prepare, respond and recover from disasters in Central & Northern New York. Please visit redcross.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS to donate to Disaster Relief and help people affected by disasters big and small.
You can also help by volunteering with the Red Cross and responding to home fires and other disasters in your community. Browse current volunteer opportunities now at redcross.org/volunteer.
