Red Cross Disaster Response

Red Cross disaster assistance focuses on meeting people's immediate disaster-caused needs for things such as food, clothing and shelter, basic health care and emotional support. All American Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by the voluntary donations of time and money from the American people.

Friday, April 13th
Five members of the Disaster Action Team (DAT) responded to a single family fire on Catalpa court. Beverages and snacks were provided for approximately 25 emergency responders

Tuesday, April 10th
Five DAT members responded to a house fire in Carroll County, assisting a family of two who's home was completely destroyed. Later that same evening, six DAT members were dispatched to a single home fire in Romney where a family of four were assisted with their immediate needs. Beverages and snacks were also provided to the emergency workers at each scene.

Monday, April 9th
Seven DAT members responded to a fire at Copper Beech Townhouses, providing rehab to emergency responders and assisting 9 residents to meet their immediate needs. We partnered with Purdue's Dean of Students office since many were Purdue Students.

Tuesday, April 3
Four DAT members responded to a fire in Fowler, IN. Assistance was given to a family four to meet their immediate needs.