American Red Cross Steps to Prevent Fire Tragedies
MLK Day of Service: Volunteer in Your Community January 18, 2021 – American Red Cross volunteers with the Disaster Action Team respond to home fires year-round. During the winter months, as the weather gets colder, we see an increase in home fires. Every second counts when there is a home fire. A fire can take a home in as little as two minutes. Therefore, escaping in less than two minutes can be the difference between survival and tragedy. The Red Cross encourages everyone to talk to their children
Red Cross Volunteers Help Residents Impacted by Home Fires and Winter Weather
Every second counts when there is a home fire: Steps to Prevent Fire Tragedies January 11, 2021 – American Red Cross volunteers with the Disaster Action Team responded to two home fires. These incidents impacted five people in Pekin and Urbana. The Red Cross provided financial assistance and information about recovery planning to three adults and two children impacted by these incidents. Immediate assistance was also provided to three adults and four children impacted by winter weather in Peoria and West
