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Red Cross aids 8 people after Ravena fire
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RAVENA - Volunteers from the Northeastern New York Chapter of the American Red Cross said they provided immediate emergency aid to eight people after a multi-family fire Wednesday night on Biechman Road.
The chapter provided financial assistance which can be used for items such as shelter, food, and clothing to four adults and four children, ages 2, 4, 6, and 12. Volunteers also offered emotional support. In the coming days, Red Cross staff and volunteers will remain available to help those affected by the fire as they navigate the road to recovery.
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ALBANY, N.Y. â The American Red Cross, Eastern New York Region, is joining area fire departments and community partners to install free smoke alarms and educate families on fire prevention and safety.
âHome fires remain the most frequent disaster during COVID-19, yet most of us donât realize we have just two minutes to safely escape,â Kevin Coffey, Regional Chief Executive Officer, Eastern New York stated.
âAs families spend more time at home during the pandemic, itâs critical that we help our vulnerable neighbors protect themselves from these everyday disasters, Coffey explained.
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