Red Cross Responds to Two House fires During the Evening of Sept.5

The Southwestern NY American Red Cross Disaster Action Team (DAT) responded to provide disaster relief following a house fires during the late evening of Sept. 5^th in Swain and Gerry, New York.

DAT volunteer Bob Shook of Cuba and Allegany County District Manager Darlene Wells were on scene to provide the initial disaster assistance for the fire in Swain and Sarah Swanson from Bemus Point, Mary Ritchie and Ramon Martinez from Jamestown provided assistance in Gerry.

Temporary housing, clothing, and meals are services typically offered to address emergency needs. The local Red Cross chapter will continue working with the family and their recovery process if additional services or referrals are necessary.

All disaster assistance offered by the American Red Cross is complimentary and made possible by generous contributions from the American people and residents of Allegany and Chautauqua Counties. The United Way organizations of Allegany and Chautauqua Counties also provide financial support to the local Red Cross mission.