Disaster-trained volunteers with the American Red Cross are helping approximately 35 people after an apartment fire along Bush River Road Wednesday afternoon. At least 10 units at the River Oaks Apartments were damaged.

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

“Our thoughts are with everyone impacted by this afternoon’s large fire, especially just two days before Christmas. The Red Cross of South Carolina remains committed to helping them recover amid this COVID19 pandemic,” said Rebecca Jordan, the Executive Director of the Central Chapter. “We will continue carrying out the mission of the Red Cross while keeping our team and those we serve, safe.”

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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