Red Cross Responds to Two Fires

Olean, NY – Members of the Southwestern NY American Red Cross Disaster Team provided disaster relief following a home fire in Allegany.

Disaster Team members provided initial disaster assistance for two people.  Temporary housing, clothing, and meals are services typically offered to address emergency needs. The local Red Cross chapter will continue working with the families 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 Cattaraugus County. The United Way of Cattaraugus County also provides financial support to the local Red Cross mission.

Members of the Southwestern NY American Red Cross Disaster Team responded to provide disaster relief following a home fire in Mayville on Wednesday evening.

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Disaster Team volunteers David and Sandy Brown responded to provide initial disaster assistance for a family.  Temporary housing, clothing, and meals are services typically offered to address emergency needs. The local Red Cross chapter will continue working with the individuals 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 Chautauqua County.

The American Red Cross is a United Way Community Partner.

Red Cross Responds to Fire in Belfast

Wellsville, NY – Members of the Southwestern NY American Red Cross Disaster Team responded to provide disaster relief following a home fire in Belfast early Tuesday morning.

Disaster Team volunteer Bob Shook responded to provide initial disaster assistance for one person.  Temporary housing, clothing, and meals are services typically offered to address emergency needs. The local Red Cross chapter will continue working with the families 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 County. The United Way of Allegany County also provides financial support to the local Red Cross mission.

Red Cross Responds to Multi-Apartment Fire in Fredonia Sunday

Fredonia, NY – Members of the Southwestern NY American Red Cross Disaster Team responded to provide disaster relief following a multi-apartment fire in Fredonia Sunday.

Disaster Team volunteers Fran Heath and Pete Peterson responded to provide initial disaster assistance for 11 people. Temporary housing, clothing, and meals are services typically offered to address emergency needs. The local Red Cross chapter will continue working with the individuals 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 Chautauqua County.

The American Red Cross is a United Way Community Partner.

It's Time to Fall Back!

Daylight Savings Time ends early this Sunday morning.  Be sure to set your clocks back one hour.

It is also the ideal time to change the batteries in your smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detector, emergency radios and flashlights.  Have your heating system inspected or cleaned before the winter season sets in.  We are entering the busiest time of year for the American Red Cross in regards to response to home fires.

And visit redcross.org for many more cold weather safety tips for you and your family.