American Red Cross Disaster Newsroom

Red Cross Services Update

Westborough, Massachusetts, Monday, April 5, 2010 – Red Cross workers continue their relief operations in the bay area. According to disaster assessments teams, over 6,000 families have been affected by the recent rains and flooding.

“We’ve been able to distribute over 17,000 supplies to homes that were damaged,” says relief operation bulk distribution manager Don Barkley. “Shovels, gloves, clean-up kits, and water are some of the items being passed out,” explains Barkley. More supplies are currently being staged throughout the areas where flooding has occurred. Residents in need of more cleaning supplies can visit the following locations:

Bristol County
o Westport Fire Station

Essex County
o Topsfield Fire Station

Middlesex County
o Billerica Fire Station
o O’Leary Senior Center (North Reading)
o Winchester Fire Station

Plymouth County
o Brockton Fire Station
o Lakeville Fire Station
o Middleboro Fire Station

There is absolutely no charge for any Red Cross disaster assistance. All disaster assistance is free, a gift from the American people.