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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
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American Red Cross
Kern Chapter
5035 Gilmore Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93308 |
Incident Reports |
Contact: Jennifer Perfect
Office: 661-324-6427
Cell: 661-340-5067
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Red Cross - Kern Chapter Responded to a Single Family Fire
Friday, June 6, 2011: Yesterday the Kern Chapter Disaster Action Team volunteers responded to a single family house fire on the 6000 Block of Camp Street in Bakersfield. The family home was completely destroyed. The team provided food, clothing, comfort kits, water, and referrals to the family who will be staying with family.
This marks the 29th fire call the chapter has responded to this year with a total of 150 (87 Adults and 63 Children) people receiving Kern Chapter Red Cross Assistance.
Home fires can strike quickly and without warning, and are devastating to those affected. Thankfully, there are things we can all do to help:
1. Prevent. Take action to reduce your risk of home fires by reviewing our Fire Prevention and Safety Checklist. Share these tips with your loved ones.
2. Donate. Help your neighbors recover from disasters like home fires by making tax-deductible donation to the Kern Chapter. All Red Cross disaster assistance is free to those in need, because of generous donations from people like you.
3. Volunteer. Become a volunteer Red Cross disaster responder. Contact the Kern Chapter to find out about available disaster response training.
When you take action to help others, you can change lives, including your own.
Thank you for your time and support.