![]() ![]() ![]() More than 90 percent of our responders are volunteers. In August, our disaster responders helped more than 300 people affected more than 70 disasters, nearly all home fires, in our three-state region. Those who have know the uncertainty that such a disaster can bring. Most of us have not lost a home to fire in the middle of the night. Our trained disaster responders (90% volunteers) responded to 70+ home fires and helped 260+ people. Thank you to everyone, especially our volunteers, for stepping up to help people when they needed you the most. Their efforts included working with local partners to support shelters in northwest Minnesota and western North Dakota. Our trained volunteers supported 60+ disasters and helped 225+ people. Aprilĭuring April, responding to help people affected by flooding, freezing weather, home fires and even a tornado in Taopi, MN, filled the hands of our disaster services volunteers. Many thanks to all for being there for people when they needed you the most. Some families were displaced for a short period of time while others needed to find new housing. Across our region, comprised of South Dakota, North Dakota and Minnesota, our relief workers (90% volunteers) responded to nearly 80 home fires and helped 300+ adults and children. Learn what to do before, during and after a fire! Visit /mndaks for fire prevention and safety tips! #endhomefires Marchĭuring March, our Disaster Action Team was as busy as ever helping people affected by the devastation and trauma that a home fire brings. FebruaryĪcross our three-state region during February, we responded to 90+ home fires and helped 290+ people affected by these fires. In January across the Minnesota & Dakotas Region, our disaster relief volunteers responded to 115+ home fires, helping 560+ people. Our winter home fire season continued to disrupt lives during this difficult time. We’d like to share our deepest gratitude with our volunteers for their abiding devotion to helping people rebuild their lives after devastating home fires. ![]() After disasters, mostly home fires in our region, Red Cross volunteers work with fire departments and other response partners to connect with families and support needs like emergency lodging, financial assistance and emotional support. ![]()
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