Red Cross Assisting Fire Victims

The American Red Cross is helping at least four people displaced by .

Red Cross spokeswoman Lauren Chapman said they are helping one adult and another couple with a child by providing them with food, shelter and clothing for the next the days.

“We help with people’s immediate needs,” Chapman said. “The first few days of a disaster, we’re able to help them with temporary shelter and clothing.”

Chapman said she could not identify who the Red Cross is helping, but added that the family of three lived in the severely damaged house next to the destroyed apartment building. She said they will be able to help them over the next three days, but is unsure if any local organizations or donation funds have been set up for the families.

“We help victims get connected with other organizations who can assist on a long-term standpoint,” she said. “As far as I know, nothing has been set up for them by anyone.”

Meanwhile, WPXI-TV reported that one of the affected families was a couple planning to get married this weekend. The television station said the couple, Mike Godfrey and Susie Craddock, and their two children lost everything in the fire except for her wedding dress. They could not be reached for comment.

If you would like to help the displaced families, you can donate to the Red Cross of Southwestern Pennsylvania, or post in the comments section if you know of any organizations that are offering assistance.

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