Red Cross assists in West Calumet Road fire
Posted: Jul 23, 2015 6:55 PM CST | Updated: Jul 23, 2015 7:12 PM CST
American Red Cross provided assistance to six children and 13 adults affected by a fire located on West Calumet Road in Milwaukee.
One apartment in the eight-unit building was destroyed; one received major damage; and six suffered minor damage of smoke, soot, and water damage.Â
Four Red Cross Disaster Action Team members responded to the request for assistance. Â The Red Cross is providing four nights of housing, transportation, clothing, shoes, and information on steps to take to recuperate from fire damage. Â Eight comfort kits, containing personal hygiene products, were also provided by Red Cross; and the children received stuffed toys. Â
In addition to the services provided by the on-site Disaster Action Team, the Red Cross will continue to provide access to organizational resources.
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