August 22, 2022 – American Red Cross volunteers responded to 7 home fires in South Central Illinois in the past week and provided assistance to 18 individuals, through supplying them with basic items to meet immediate needs after a fire, and additional support in the form of health and mental health services and one-on-one support.
Volunteers responded to fires in Du Quoin, Effingham, Marion, Marshall, Neoga and Springfield.
If you or someone you know needs assistance after a home fire or local disaster, please call the Red Cross dispatch line: (877) 597-0747.
Home fires are the most frequent disaster and claim seven lives every day in the U.S. Working smoke alarms can cut the risk of death in a home fire by 50 percent. To help protect your household, test your smoke alarms each month and practice your escape plan until everyone can get out in less than two minutes. Visit redcross.org/fire for more information.
