Red Cross volunteers helped 76 individuals including 12 children impacted by home fires lsst week. Volunteers responded to approximately 23 incidents in Cook, DuPage, Kane, and McHenry Counties.
American Red Cross volunteers provided assistance to the people affected through resources including temporary shelter, emergency financial assistance, food, relief items such as toiletries, health and mental health services, and one-on-one support to connect people to available recovery assistance.
If you or someone you know needs assistance after a home fire or local disaster, please call our dispatch line: 1-877-597-0747.
Home fires are the Nation’s most frequent disaster. Help keep your family safe by testing your smoke alarms and practicing your two-minute home fire escape drill — the amount of time that experts say you may have to get out before it’s too late. Teach children what a smoke alarm sounds like and talk about fire safety and what to do in an emergency.
For more information about home fire safety, please visit redcross.org/fire. Download our free Emergency app (search “American Red Cross” in app stores or go to redcross.org/apps). Children can also learn what to do during a home fire and other emergencies with free resources at redcross.org/YouthPrep.
—American Red Cross of Illinois