Major damage caused by Mt. Cory house fire May 6
A Mt. Cory family of six is receiving shelter and aid from the American Red Cross of Hancock, Seneca and Wyandot counties.
The family’s home, on North Main Street in Mt. Cory, suffered major damage in a fire on the moring of Monday, May 6.
Red Cross volunteer disaster responders Holly Blaine and Ron Pahl answered the call for help and provided the family of three adults and three children with assistance for shelter and food and also gave the family members comfort kits of personal hygiene items.
The Red Cross will continue to aid the family as needed and provide information, resources and assistance with recovery planning.
All Red Cross disaster relief is provided free of charge, thanks to the generosity of the American people. If you’d like to make a donation to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund, visit www.redcross.org/hancock, text “REDCROSS” to 90999 or call (419) 422-9322.
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