[WILKES-BARRE, FEB. 15, 2024] — The Northeastern Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Red Cross is assisting residents after an apartment fire this evening along East Northampton Street in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County.
The Red Cross opened an emergency shelter at G.A.R. Memorial Middle School (250 South Grant Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702) to provide displaced residents with food, shelter, relief supplies, emotional support and other assistance.
Red Cross shelters are open to everyone in need after a disaster, and all disaster assistance is free.
Anyone in need of Red Cross assistance should call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on social media.
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