UTICA, NY (AUGUST 26, 2020) – Volunteers from the Central & Northern New York Chapter of the American Red Cross provided immediate emergency aid to 14 people after a fire early Wednesday morning in a senior citizens apartment building on Rutger Street in Utica, Oneida County.
The Red Cross provided financial assistance for necessities such as food and clothing to 14 adults. Volunteers also offered emotional support, 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.
