American Red Cross Helping Clinton Fire Victims
By: Joe Parker
Updated: September 21, 2011
The Disaster Action Team (DAT) of the American Red Cross of the Mohawk Valley responded to a devastating fire which occurred late Tuesday afternoon, September 20, 2011 at 58 Meadow Street, Clinton, N.Y.
Members of the team arrived on the scene to assess the disaster-caused needs of the 4 residents affected. The DAT members provided immediate assistance including food, clothing, temporary lodging, comfort kits, and recovery information to residents. The Red Cross will provide follow-up assistance over the upcoming days as needed.
All American Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by voluntary donations of time and money from the local community. You can help the victims of this disaster and other local disasters in Herkimer and Oneida Counties by making a financial gift to the: American Red Cross of the Mohawk Valley, 1415 Genesee Street, Utica NY 13501, or on-line at redcross.org