Red Cross Helping 3 Families After Groton Fire

GROTON, CT – The American Red Cross is helping three families (four adults, no children) after a fire Sunday on High Street.

The Red Cross provided assistance to meet the families’ immediate needs, according to a release.

The Red Cross is also providing comfort kits containing personal care items such as toothbrushes and deodorant, as well as 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 was provided. This includes tips on cleanup, notification of important contacts, dealing with damaged items and more.

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.

Visit the Red Cross website for more information.

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