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PORTLAND, Ore. – December 19, 2004 – American Red Cross Oregon Trail Chapter volunteers responded to assist individuals and families displaced by a two-alarm fire early Sunday morning at the Sorrento View Apartments on SW Conestoga Drive in Beaverton. Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue crews responded with assistance from the Portland and Lake Oswego Fire Bureau’s and extinguished the fire.

The fire started at approximately 3:00 a.m. and affected four units. Three of the units were occupied and suffered major damage. Seven adults and two children were displaced by the fire. Disaster action team volunteers and disaster health volunteers from the Oregon Trail Chapter arrived at the scene to aid the families. A Red Cross volunteer nurse assisted one fire victim that needed minor medical assistance.

The first priority was to assist with the immediate emergency needs, such as food, clothing, medications and shelter. Red Cross emergency service case workers will then meet with the families to determine their long-range recovery needs.

The assistance is offered at no charge to Red Cross disaster clients, who are served thanks to the generosity of Oregonians supporting the American Red Cross Oregon Trail Chapter.

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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