Disaster-trained volunteers with the American Red Cross are helping approximately 50 people after an apartment fire on Swift Boulevard.
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Red Cross Readies for Hurricane Florence; Offers Preparedness Tips
The Palmetto SC Region of the American Red Cross continues to work around-the-clock to prepare for Hurricane Florence. The organization has been in close contact with its community and government partners, while mobilizing personnel and material resources from across the country. The Red Cross urges everyone to prepare now by following the tips below. Here are the 5 PM AST […]
Red Cross Assists Moncks Corner Family After Home Fire
MONCKS CORNER, S.C.–American Red Cross disaster-trained volunteers are assisting a family whose home, located on South Live Oak Drive, Moncks Corner, was damaged by fire Tuesday night. The Red Cross is helping three adults and a child by providing financial assistance for food, clothing, lodging and other essentials, and comfort kits containing personal hygiene items. With the holidays over, winter […]
Berkeley Electric To Give Away Free Smoke Alarms
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley Electric Cooperative is partnering with the American Red Cross on a new program to help install smoke alarms in the homes of its members. As part of the initiative, Berkeley Electric is purchasing a supply of lithium-battery smoke alarms, which feature a 10-year lifespan. With the help of the Red Cross and local rural fire departments, Berkeley […]
Red Cross Volunteers Assist Special-Needs Adults After House Catches Fire
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–American Red Cross disaster-trained volunteers say they assisted a family, whose mobile home, located on Robbin Street in Berkeley County was destroyed by fire Sunday. The Whitesville Fire Department responded to the blaze. The Red Cross helped the family of two special-needs adults by providing financial assistance to help with their immediate needs, including comfort kits containing personal […]
Family in Moncks Corner loses home to fire
MONCKS CORNER, S.C.–Earlier today, American Red Cross volunteers provided assistance to a family whose home on Old Black Oak Road in Moncks Corner was destroyed by fire. Whitesville Fire Department handled the blaze. The Red Cross provided financial aid for lodging, food and clothing as well as comfort kits containing personal hygiene items, to two adults and one infant. Referrals […]
Red Cross assists victim of home fire in Cross
CROSS, S.C. –The American Red Cross helped a local Berkeley County resident whose home was badly damaged in a fire Sunday. The fire took place on Spicers Landing Road in Cross, according to the American Red Cross. The local fire department quickly responded to the fire. Volunteers with the American Red Cross not only provided financial assistance for food and […]
Red Cross assists Bonneau family displaced by home fire
BONNEAU, S.C.–The American Red Cross assisted a family of five, two adults and three children, whose home, located on Long Acre Drive in Berkeley County, was destroyed by fire Saturday morning. The Red Cross provided the family with financial assistance for food, clothing, shoes and temporary lodging, as well as comfort kits containing personal hygiene items, and referrals to partner […]
March declared “American Red Cross Month” in Goose Creek
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Goose Creek Mayor Michael Heitzler has declared March “American Red Cross Month” in recognition of the outstanding services provided by the Carolina Lowcounty Chapter of the American Red Cross. The proclamation also recognizes those who contribute to the mission of the Red Cross, through time, money or blood donation. The American Red Cross is asking you to join […]
Red Cross celebrates the grand opening of its new lowcountry headquarters
The Red Cross for the Carolina Lowcountry Chapter has a brand new location. The organization serves Berkeley County as well as several other neighboring counties. Originally located along Rivers Aveune, the new Red Cross location is right by North Charleston city hall at 2424 City Hall Lane. The new location allows the Red Cross to be much closer to I-26 […]
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