American Red Cross Disaster Newsroom

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The Tulsa Area Chapter of the American Red Cross responded today to a large fire at the Wind Sail Apartments in Tulsa. Eight Red Cross volunteers were dispatched to assist residents and emergency workers.24 units were affected and approximately 100 people were displaced. Red Cross volunteers assisted 46 people with food, clothing and infant supplies.The Red Cross also provided meals, energy sustaining snacks and hydrating beverages for emergency responders at the scene. The Red Cross opened a shelter for displaced residents at Asbury United Methodist Church, located about a mile from the apartments. Red Cross will continue to work with those affected by the fire to assure their immediate needs are met and to connect them with partner agencies who can assist with longer-term needs.

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On Oct. 6th 2011 the American Red Cross took possession of 10 brand new ERVs (Emergency Response Vehicle) from Wheeled Coach in Winter Park Florida. The ERVs were donated to the Red Cross by Burger King. The ERVs will be driven to their home chapters as close as Winter Haven and Miami, and even as far as Portland Oregon.

See entire “ERV-a-Rama 2011, Winter Park (Wheeled Coach)” set by Dan Faenza on Flickr >>