On June 24, 2008 the Red Cross responded to a single family fire in Colton. The Red Cross disaster volunteers helped the family of 5 with:

–A client assistance card to shop for food, clothing, bedding and a storage container.

On June 25, 2008 5 families had a fire in their apartment in Portland. When the Red Cross disaster volunteers arrived, they assisted 10 adults and 11 children with:

–lodging in a nearby motel.
–A client assistance card to shop for food, clothing, bedding and a storage container.