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“We are seeing a tremendous increase over the number of fires from last year” said Jenine Daly, spokesperson for the chapter. “And with [such cold] temperatures we are deeply concerned. A lot of families have been impacted in just over a week and we want to do everything we can to encourage residents to take every precaution to protect themselves and their families.”  
The American Red Cross responds to nearly 70,000 disasters annually, and of those, single and multi-family fires top the list. The West Alabama Chapter like other Red Cross chapters determines the needs of the individuals affected by disaster and provide immediate assistance.
By communicating closely with first responders Red Cross volunteers are many times at the actual scene of the fire to make sure the needs of the residents are met and facilitating referrals to the other agencies so that families can begin the process of long-term recovery. 
The West Alabama chapter serves seven counties including Fayette, Tuscaloosa, Lamar, Pickens, Hale, Sumter and Green.
“Obviously the last week has placed a tremendous strain on our budget” said Daly. “We are asking people to please make donations to the local disaster fund. The Red Cross is not an agency in the community, the Red Cross is an agency of the community, and we need everyone’s help.” 
Residents are encouraged to visit www.redcross.org or to contact the chapter to learn more about fire safety. Those wishing to make a financial contribution to the local disaster fund can call (205) 758-3608 or mail a gift to the chapter at 1100 Veterans Memorial Parkway, Tusc-aloosa, AL 35404. 
 About the 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 or join our blog at http://blog.redcross.org. 


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