Polk Red Cross helps Auburndale family after fire

AUBURNDALE, FL (JUNE 27, 2009) – On Saturday, fire damaged the home of a family in Auburndale, and American Red Cross volunteers arrived to provide assistance.

Volunteers arrived at 2:30 p.m. Monday, June 27, at the scene of a fire on Duncan Circle West in Auburndale, where fire had caused major damage to a home, displacing three adults. American Red Cross volunteers provided them with temporary shelter; emergency assistance for groceries, clothing and shoes, and comfort kits (personal hygiene items).

Any disaster can be devastating to a family, large or small, and needs increase during tough economic times. Please take every precaution and follow fire safety tips to prevent fires in your home, and please support your local Red Cross.

Learn to prevent fire from the Polk County Chapter at (863) 294-5941, visit http://polkcountyfl.redcross.org, or visit the American Red Cross Mid-Florida Region web site at www.midfloridaredcross.org.