Disaster Action Team Responses

On Oct. 28, 2008 a family in Vernonia, had a house fire. The family had a temporary place to stay, but the family will need assistance. The Columbia County Red Cross Volunteers will meet with the family today and help with
–A client assistance card to shop for food and clothing.
–If needed temporary lodging in a nearby motel.

On Oct. 29, 2008 a family of 6 in Tillamook had a house fire. The family does have a place to stay. The Tillamook County Red Cross Volunteers will meet with the family to access their needs.

Oct 29, an adult had a fire in their apartment. When the Red Cross volunteers arrived, they found the person did have a place to stay, but did need some additional assistance. The volunteers assisted the person with:
–A client assistance card to shop for food.