Special to Lake Okeechobee News
CLEWISTON -- On June 13, local American Red Cross Disaster Action Team volunteers responded a home fire on U.S. 27 in Clewiston.
In total, Red Cross volunteers helped people by offering emergency financial assistance, health and mental health services, and recovery support.
Disaster Action Team is a group of local, specially trained, Red Cross volunteer responders, who are ready to take action in these emergencies who are on call 24/7, 365 days a year, to provide comfort, care, and critical resources to families facing emergencies. All Red Cross disaster assistance is free of charge, a gift made possible by generous donations to the Red Cross.
How You Can Help
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on social media at @SFLRedCross..
![CLEWISTON -- On June 13, American Red Cross responded to a request for help for two adults who were left homeless by a house fire in Clewiston. [Photo courtesy American Red Cross]](/uploads/original/20260614-123638-da4-clewiston fire photo courtesy red cross.jpg)
