The Red Cross was called to the scene of a fire at 11:15 am today (August 8, 2013). The fire, in the 100 block of Kohl Street in Creve Coeur, started in the basement and left a family of 7 homeless. Thankfully, the family escaped the home unharmed, and has insurance. The Red Cross is providing for the family’s emergency disaster caused needs including shelter and food.

For more information about this response, please contact Ginger.Clark@redcross.org.

All Red Cross disaster assistance is free and is only possible thanks to the dedication of volunteers and generosity of donors. For more information about the Red Cross, please visit www.redcross.org/centralIL