Red Cross Helping 15 People After Hartford Fire

HARTFORD, CT — The American Red Cross is helping eight families after a fire on Willard Avenue in Hartford Wednesday.

There are 13 adults and two children between the families.

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In each instance, the Red Cross provided assistance to meet the families’ immediate needs. Responders included: Matt Stevens, Bernadette Erie, Sue Bolen, Jon Basso, Tom Shugrue, Alexandria Greenbaum, Gladys Kielb, Rhonda Leonard, Larry Berman, Ana Steele, Melissa Rome, Joreza Akers, Ginger Flynn, Ann Marie Braunoe Gavagni, Cheryl MacKenzie and Nick Casciano.

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.

Red Cross caseworkers will follow up with those affected 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.

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