Update: January 6, 2017 @ 3:10 p.m.


PORTLAND, Ore.
January 6, 2017– The American Red Cross, in coordination with Central City
Concern and other community partners, has identified a new shelter location for
people affected by a January 4th apartment fire on SW Alder Street.

The new shelter for displaced residents will be housed at:

University of Portland
Howard Hall
5000 N Willamette Blvd.
Portland, OR 97203

Red Cross relief workers will operate the shelter. The facility will have
showers for use by residents displaced because of the fire. Transportation to
the shelter will be provided for residents by TriMet.

Shelter Numbers:
Thus far, approximately 100 Red Cross responders, plus community partners have
assisted in this response by:
* Providing approximately 800 meals and snacks
* for 64 residents affected by the fire.

Resident Updates:
Residents affected by the SW Alder apartment fire seeking updates may call the
Central City Concern hotline: 971-352-8730.

Ongoing Assistance:
The Red Cross will continue to work closely with Central City Concern and other
community partners to address the disaster-related sheltering needs of the
individuals affected by the fire on SW Alder. Following a disaster, the primary
focus of the Red Cross is to assist people affected by a disaster to address
their immediate and basic needs. This often involves temporary shelter, food,
the replacement of prescription medications, eyeglasses and other medical
devices, and connecting the affected people with community resources to empower
them in their recovery.

Providing Help:
Thank you to people who have helped or expressed interest in helping with this
relief operation. The best way to support disaster victims is with a financial
donation at www.redcross.org or by
calling 1-800-RED CROSS. Financial donations allow us to be flexible to address
specific needs of people affected by disasters and give people what they need
the most to empower their recovery. 

Update: January 5, 2017 @ 7:06 p.m.


PORTLAND, Ore. January 5, 2017– The American Red Cross continues to assist people displaced by an apartment fire that occurred on January 4, on SW Alder St. in Portland. 

Shelter Numbers: 
More than 70 Red Cross volunteers and staff, plus community partners have assisted affected residents by: 
– providing more than 700 meals and snacks 
– for 64 residents affected by the fire. 

Shelter Information: 
People who were affected by the fire on SW Alder and are unable to return to their residences may still come to the Red Cross Shelter, located at: 

First Christian Church 
1314 SW Park Ave. 
Portland, OR 97201 

***The shelter entrance is located on Columbia between Park and Broadway. 

Resident Updates: 
Residents affected by the SW Alder apartment fire seeking updates on their residence may call the Central City Concern hotline: 971-352-8730. 

Ongoing Sheltering Assistance: 
The Red Cross will work with community partners to address the disaster-related sheltering needs of the individuals affected by the fire on SW Alder as long as there is a need and connect residents with resources to empower them in their disaster recovery process. 

Providing Help: 
Thank you to people who have helped or expressed interest in helping with this relief operation. The best way to support disaster victims is with a financial donation at www.redcross.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS. Financial donations allow us to be flexible to address specific needs of people affected by disasters and give people what they need the most to empower their recovery. 

Update: January 5, 2017 @ 8:09 a.m.


PORTLAND, Ore.
January 5, 2017– The American Red Cross provided overnight shelter to 51
people displaced by an apartment fire on SW Alder St. in Portland. Shelter
volunteers have served 250+ meals and snacks and are working with community
partners to address the immediate needs of residents affected by the fire,
including health-related needs (replacing prescription medications, eyeglasses
and medical equipment).

The shelter for displaced residents will remain open for the next several days
and/or as long as there is a need. The Red Cross shelter is located at:

First Christian Church
1314 SW Park Ave.
Portland, OR 97201

***The shelter entrance is located on Columbia between Park and Broadway.

People affected by the fire and in need of shelter assistance are encouraged to
simply show up at the shelter for help.

The Red Cross is working closely with our partners at Multnomah County Animal
Services to assist affected residents with pets and service animals.

Update: January 4, 2017 @ 11:01 p.m.


The American Red Cross is providing overnight shelter to 45 people displaced by an apartment fire on SW Alder St. in Portland. The shelter will remain open for the next several days and/or as long as there is a need. 


The Red Cross shelter is located at:


First Christian Church
1314 SW Park Ave.
Portland, OR 97201


***The shelter entrance is located on Columbia between Park and Broadway. 


People affected by the fire and in need of shelter assistance are encouraged to simply show up at the shelter for help. 



The Red Cross is working closely with our partners at Multnomah County Animal Services to assist affected residents with pets.

PORTLAND, Ore. January 4, 2017 @ 8 pm — The local American Red Cross is assisting people displaced by an apartment fire near the corner of SW Alder St. & SW 4th Ave. in Portland. The Red Cross has established a temporary shelter for affected
residents at the following location:

First Christian Church
1314 SW Park Ave.
Portland, OR 97201

People affected by the fire and in need of shelter assistance are encouraged to simply show up at the shelter for help.

About the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their
families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org/Cascades or visit us on Twitter at @RedCrossCasc.