GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–According to American Red Cross officials, disaster-trained volunteers are assisting a family whose mobile home, located on Bayboro Circle in Goose Creek, was damaged by a fire today.
The City of Goose Creek Fire Department responded to the blaze.
The Red Cross is meeting the immediate needs of two adults and three children by providing temporary housing and referrals to assist with long-term recovery.
In South Carolina, the American Red Cross, on average, responds to a disaster less than every four hours.
Because of volunteers and financial assistance from the community, the Red Cross was able to help more than 7,100 individuals affected by disasters, the majority of those being home fires, in S.C. last year.
To help neighbors affected by disasters become a Red Cross volunteer or make a financial contribution to Red Cross by calling 843-764-2323 or visiting www.redcross.org/SC.
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