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Red Cross Busy Helping Local Fire Victims

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Published: July 26, 2008

TAMPA The American Red Cross' Tampa Bay chapter has responded to four incidents since Friday afternoon. The chapter serves Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties.

According to a Red Cross news release:

At 3 p.m. Friday, volunteers were called to a New Port Richey house fire. Several people, including two children, were displaced, and the Red Cross provided groceries and clothing.

At 1 a.m. today, volunteers were called to a fatal fire in New Port Richey. There, they offered emotional support, temporary lodging and the means to replace groceries and clothes.

At 2 p.m. today, a family of four returned to its Tampa home and discovered a collapsed roof and damaged kitchen. Volunteers offered temporary lodging and a means to replace groceries and lost medication.

Also at 2 p.m. today, volunteers came to a Hudson fire and offered a couple a temporary stay at a hotel, as well as the means to purchase clothes and groceries.

Donations can be made at www.redcrosstbc.org or by mailing a contribution to 3310 W Main St., Tampa, FL 33607.

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