SAN ANTONIO – According to the American Red Cross, seven people die every day from a home fire. The organization said home fires are the majority of the disasters they respond to.
Thanks to the contributions from generous donors and supporters, the Red Cross can provide and deliver dependable aid in disasters big and small. Provisions supplied by the Red Cross come in the form of overnight shelter stays, meals and snacks as well as health, mental health services and emergency supplies.
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This month, dozens of San Antonio neighbors have been impacted by house fires. A Jan. 10 apartment fire on the North Side displaced 26 people.
Additionally, over a three-day span, three separate house fires claimed three lives this week.
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Join KSAT Community on Jan. 23 to support the Red Cross in aiding victims of recent local fires and California wildfires.
Donations will be taken by Red Cross volunteers from noon to 1 p.m. and again from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., with the option to assist San Antonio residents or those affected by the California fires.
The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. To learn more about the Red Cross’ mission and how to volunteer, visit: www.redcross.org.
KSAT Community operates in partnership with University Health, and Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union. Click here to read about other KSAT Community efforts.