American Red Cross helping a total of four people after a fire in North Providence

NORTH PROVIDENCE, RI (November 22, 2016) – The American Red Cross is helping 3
families after a fire on Douglas Avenue in North Providence. A total of 3 families
consisting of 4 adults total were affected. The Red Cross provided assistance to
meet the families’ immediate needs. Responders to the Sherbrooke Ave. fire included:
Amy Rodenbaugh and Bob Foti.

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 the commitment of our volunteers.