Red Cross Assisting Resident After Fire on Sugar Street in Newtown

The American Red Cross is helping one person with emergency food and clothing needs after a fire today on Sugar Street in Newtown.

Red Cross volunteers Amy Thomas and Tyler Dunn responded to assist the resident.

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. Also provided was an envelope of information helpful to families recovering from a fire, including tips on cleanup; notification of important contacts; dealing with damaged items and more.

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