Back St. Louis, Thursday, December 8, 2005 – The American Red Cross Jefferson County Service Center in Arnold dispatched a Disaster Action Team to two fires this morning – on Blue Fountain in Festus and on State Road H in De Soto. In both situations, Red Cross volunteers provided assistance on the scene and caseworkers will support all those affected in their recovery effort. The American Red Cross provides immediate assistance with food, clothing, shelter and other needs in the wake of disasters and emergencies.  The Red Cross is able to respond 24 hours a day, seven days a week and provide a vast array of programs and services throughout the region due to the dedication of thousands of volunteers that give freely of their time. All Red Cross disaster relief assistance is free of charge, thanks to generous public support.  For more information about volunteer opportunities, emergency services or a variety of other programs provided by the organization, please call 314.516.2800, or log on to the St. Louis Area Chapter’s website at www.redcrossstl.org.  About the American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter: Founded in 1917, the American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter provides emergency and preparedness assistance more than 407,000 times each year. The Red Cross depends on the efforts of thousands of volunteers and 100 staff to provide a wide range of community support services, including disaster relief, first aid and CPR training, water safety, adult daytime professional care, services to military personnel, assistance to homeless families, and support for blood services. The Chapter provides programs and services to St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Charles County and Jefferson County in Missouri, as well as Monroe, St. Clair (including Scott Air Force Base) and part of Madison County in Illinois. # # #

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