Disaster-trained volunteers with the American Red Cross are helping approximately 39 people after an apartment fire along Aspen Creek Circle Monday evening. At least 9 units at The Grove Apartments were damaged.

Red Cross of South Carolina Disaster team members responded to provide financial assistance for immediate needs like shelter, food and clothes to the families impacted.

“With only a few days left in 2020, our thoughts and prayers are with everyone impacted by tonight’s large fire,” said Lisa Colby, the Executive Director of the Upstate Chapter. “The Red Cross of South Carolina remains committed to helping these families recover amid this COVID19 pandemic. This is another sad reminder that fires can happen anywhere at anytime and we must always be prepared for such disasters.”

In addition to immediate needs, Red Cross team members are providing virtual mental and spiritual care assistance to anyone that may need it. The Red Cross will continue to stay in contact with its partners to see if any additional assistance is needed.

HOW TO HELP THESE FAMILIES: Help these families and other affected by disasters and countless other crises by making a gift to American Red Cross Disaster Relief. Your gift enables the Red Cross to prepare for, respond to and help people recover from disasters big and small.  People can donate by visiting redcross.org/donate, calling 1-800-RED-CROSS, or texting the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.

About the American Red Cross:

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies nearly half of the nation’s blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families.  The Red Cross is a charitable organization – not a government agency – and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit www.redcross.org/SC or @RedCrossSC

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