Rushing to the scene immediately, for 5 hours last night Putnam County American Red Cross Disaster Action Team volunteers provided emergency support to families affected by a house fire at the in Mahopac. Three Red Cross Disaster Action Team members provided emergency assistance to eight families (10 adults and 2 children). Assistance included: temporary housing, food, clothing and cleaning supplies. Today Red Cross experts are assessing damage to 18 apartments.

Quick Facts:
• 1 family was provided with temporary housing;
• 8 families were provided with clothing and food;
• Damage assessment is ongoing for 18 apartments;
• Clean up kits that included sponges, mops, disinfectants, brooms etc. were provided;
• 3 Red Cross trained disaster volunteers from Putnam County continue to provide support to affected families ;
• Other families can still register for Red Cross assistance by calling 1-877-REDCROSS.

The Red Cross will continue to work in cooperation with the Town of Carmel and Putnam County agencies to assist the affected families.

Please call the Red Cross chapter at 845-358-0833 or write to 143 North Broadway, Nyack, NY 10960 for further information or to volunteer.