Rural Bluffton family receiving Red Cross assistance after Friday house fire
Volunteers with the American Red Cross of Hancock County responded to a fire on County Road 51 in Bluffton Friday night.
Red Cross volunteers Jim Beach and Karl Gingrich provided the family of four with temporary shelter and assistance for immediate needs such as food and clothing.
Red Cross volunteers will continue to work with the family providing additional assistance as needed and help with recovery planning including information, resources and referrals.
All Red Cross disaster relief is provided free of charge, thanks to the generosity of the American people. You can help people affected by disasters like tornadoes, floods and other crises by making a donation to the American Red Cross. You can donate by visiting redcross.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS, or texting the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation. Your donation helps provide food, shelter and emotional support to those affected by disasters.
The American Red Cross of Hancock County is a United Way agency.
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