American Red Cross helping 8 after Providence fire

PROVIDENCE, RI (December 12, 2016) – The American Red Cross is helping one family –
two adults – six children after a fire yesterday on Leah Street, Providence. The Red
Cross provided assistance to meet the family’s immediate needs. Responders included:
Bob Foti and Alma Cee.

The Red Cross is also providing comfort kits containing personal care items such as
toothbrushes, deodorant; shaving supplies and other items a resident might not have
been able to gather in the rush to escape the fire. In addition, a recovery envelope
containing information helpful to families recovering from a fire, including tips on
cleanup; notification of important contacts; dealing with damaged items and more was
provided.

Those affected will meet with Red Cross caseworkers in the coming days to work on a
longer-term recovery plan. The Red Cross is able to provide assistance through the
generosity of our donors and commitment of our volunteers.