RED CROSS RESPONDS TO ALGER HOME FIRE

The American Red Cross North Central Ohio Chapter responded to a fire on State Route 235 in Alger on Friday morning, providing disaster relief services to three adults living in the home.

The Red Cross provided assistance including temporary lodging and aid for immediate needs such as food and clothing to those affected.

“We’re deeply saddened for those who were impacted by this fire,” said Todd James, Executive Director, North Central Ohio Chapter. “As we continue to help them, we urge everyone to take steps to minimize the risk of a fire occurring in their home.”

What viewers can do

Icon viewers can visit redcross.org/homefires to find out more about how to protect themselves and their loved homes from fire. To find the location of smoke alarm installation events or to become a volunteer, contact Volunteer Specialist Mike Vance at michael.vance @redcross.org.

People can help by donating to Red Cross Disaster Relief by visiting redcross.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or texting the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation. Donations to Disaster Relief will be used to prepare for, respond to and help people recover from disasters big and small. We respond to nearly 70,000 other disasters every year, from home fires to wildfires and more. Learn more about how Disaster Relief donations have helped people affected by previous disasters including home fires. 

The American Red Cross North Central Ohio Chapter is a United Way partner.