NEW YORK, February 9, 2013 — American Red Cross disaster responders are currently at the scene of a 5-alarm fire on Saint Pauls Road North in Hempstead, N.Y. to provide relief to dozens of local residents who have been displaced by the blaze. A reception center has been set up at the nearby Kennedy Park Recreation Center where the Red Cross is assisting nearly 70 individuals. More details to follow.
A Red Cross spokesperson, Sam Kille is at the scene and available for interviews. He can be reached at 516 642 5247.
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 visitredcross.org or join our blog at blog.redcross.org.
