Red Cross Continues Relief Effort to Fountain Head Fire Victims - Service Center To Remain Open

Worcester, MA, February 21, 2001 - As the American Red Cross of Central Massachusetts enters the sixth day of relief efforts for the residents of the Fountain Head Apartments, the Chapter continues the process of identifying all individuals who are in need of emergency assistance.

Over 100 Red Cross volunteers have worked in shifts around the clock conducting damage assessments of the 164 occupied apartments, and operating the emergency shelter. To date, 237 residents have been identified and have registered for casework with the American Red Cross.

The American Red Cross Service Center located next to the rental office at Fountain Head will remain open throughout the weekend and until all of the residents emergency needs have been met. The Service Center will be open from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday and from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. on Sunday.

Any individuals who have been displaced by the fire and are in need of emergency assistance are encouraged to report to the service center to open a case file with the American Red Cross of Central Massachusetts.

The American Red Cross of Central Massachusetts is collaborating with the United Way of Tri-County to meet the emergency needs of all individuals displaced by Saturday's Fire.

"As residents remain unable to return to their apartments, the number of clients in need of emergency assistance, including temporary shelter, continues to rise," said Nicole Valentine, spokeswomen for the American Red Cross of Central MA. "We are encouraging residents to come to the service center and register with the Red Cross in an effort to make certain that all of their emergency needs are being met."

How Can You Help?

You can help the victims of this and other disasters by sending your financial contribution to: American Red Cross of Central Massachusetts, Local Disaster Relief Fund, 61 Harvard Street, Worcester, MA, 01609, or by visiting www.redcrossworcester.org. The programs and services of the American Red Cross are funded from individual donations and support from the United Way.

For more information, please contact Nicole Valentine at (508) 756-5711 or (508) 981-3931. Thank you.

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