As Fires Burn, Red Cross Brings Relief To Weary California

18.07.08 - 22:06 ... source : American Red Cross

... A busy disaster season continues with the response to California wildfiresEditorial note: Call (202) 303-5551 to speak with an American Red Cross spokesperson. National Headquarters 2025 E Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20006 www.redcross.org Contact: Public Affairs DeskFOR MEDIA ONLY Phone: (202) 303-5551 WASHINGTON, Friday, July 18, 2008 - The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection today reported 80 active wildfires still burning in parts of California where the American Red Cross has opened 17 shelter since early June to help those who have been affected by the fires. The Red Cross relief operation has served more than 21,000 meals and snacks, and distributed more than 1,100 comfort kits, all of this accomplished by hundreds of Red Cross disaster felief workers on the scene. Red Cross chapters throughout the state are also responding to additional smaller, more localized fires to provide food, shelter ...» Next (HTML)