Phone: 405-228-9588 November 30, 2005

Pager: 405-304-0000

Cell: 405-202-0010

American Red Cross Assists Families, Firefighters and Emergency Responders in Fires throughout the Metro Area

Oklahoma City – The American Red Cross of Central Oklahoma has responded to more than 12 fires throughout Oklahoma and Lincoln counties in the past week.

Red Cross volunteers provided financial assistance to 46 individuals at house fires, grass fires and a 10-unit apartment complex. In the past week alone, your Central Oklahoma chapter committed nearly $10,000 to help the individuals purchase their immediate needs (clothes, food and shelter).

During the large grass fire that ripped through Oklahoma County on Nov. 23, volunteers provided food and water to 50 firefighters and emergency responders. That same night, Red Cross volunteers in Lincoln County provided assistance to firefighters and emergency responders at multiple grass fires that burned hundreds of acres.

Since Nov. 1, Red Cross volunteers have responded to 33 fires in their five-county jurisdiction; Oklahoma, Kingfisher, Lincoln, Grady and eastern Caddo counties, and have assisted more than 240 individuals.

The American Red Cross of Central Oklahoma is a proud partner agency of the United Way of Central Oklahoma.

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