Red Cross Responds to Help 35 Seniors in Avon
GENESEO, N.Y., Wednesday, July 28, 2010 – The Northern Livingston County Chapter of the American Red Cross is helping 35 senior citizens displaced at Avon Green Apartments. The Red Cross was called to help the individuals around 9 am after a vehicle damaged the building and the residents were forced to evacuate.
“The Red Cross is currently assisting the residents at the Avon Village Hall,” said David Parrish, Executive Director of the Northern Livingston County Red Cross. “We’re partnering with the Office of the Aging and Kraft General Foods, which has donated lunchables and drinks for the individuals.”
The Greater Rochester Red Cross deployed its Emergency Response Vehicle to Avon to provide Mass Care (drinks and snacks) to the officials on the scene and has additional supplies of snacks for the residents as well.
The Northern Livingston Red Cross will continue to assess the situation and will be ready to provide shelter for the residents if they are unable to return to their home today. The Northern Livingston County relies on generous donations from the community, which allows the Red Cross to respond to disasters such as this and provide immediate items to help people get back on their feet.
- Avon Green Apartment residents impacted by this disaster should call the Northern Livingston Red Cross for more information and assistance at 585-243-7029.
- Media inquires may be directed to Nadine Krimow at 585-370-1834 or nadinek@grcarc.org
