News Archives 2003
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Mary Miller
American Red Cross Oregon Trail Chapter
(503) 528-5633 or (503) 705-2584
RED CROSS RESPONDS TO BEAVERTON MULTI-UNIT FIRE
June 16, 2003 -- A morning blaze at a Beaverton
apartment complex displaced 50 residents this morning, half of
them children.
The American Red Cross, Oregon Trail Chapter was contacted at
approximately 10:15am to assist the fire victims and canteen firefighters
from five area departments including Tualatin Valley Fire and
Rescue and Portland Fire Bureau.
The three alarm fire at the Canyon Plaza apartments on SW 108th
and Canyon Road burned five units and left 19 units uninhabitable
due to smoke and water damage and utility cut off. Fourteen Red
Cross volunteers specializing in mass care, family services, logistics,
public affairs, damage assessment and casework arrived on the
scene to assess needs and communicate procedures for delivering
assistance.
Oregon Trail Chapter volunteers opened a shelter and service center
at St. Mary of the Valley in Beaverton to further assist the victims
of this morning's fire.
This assistance was offered at no charge to Red Cross disaster
clients, who are served thanks to the generosity of Oregonians
supporting the Oregon Trail Chapter of the American Red Cross.
To become a volunteer or support Red Cross services with a charitable
contribution, call (503) 284-1234.
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American Red Cross, Oregon
Trail volunteers respond to house fires every 32 hours on average.
To assist the Red Cross in providing disaster relief, please call
(503) 528-5634.
To prepare yourself and your family for fire or other disasters,
go to www.PrepareOregon.org
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