Greater Indy Red Cross disaster volunteers provide emergency assistance to Arrowwoods Apartments residents

INDIANAPOLIS - The American Red Cross of Greater Indianapolis responded to a fire at the Arrowwoods Apartments on Indy's northwest side Sunday morning. Members of the Disaster Action Team were on the scene and provided emergency assistance to 33 people for things such as food, clothing and shelter. Red Cross caseworkers will meet with displaced residents in the coming days to address any unmet disaster-caused needs.

The American Red Cross of Greater Indianapolis is on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year to respond to disasters and other emergencies. All American Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by the voluntary donations of time and money from the American people.

Help people affected by disasters by donating to the American Red Cross of Greater Indianapolis Local Disaster Relief Fund. Your gift enables the Red Cross to provide shelter, food, counseling and other assistance to victims of disaster. Contributions to the Greater Indianapolis Red Cross Local Disaster Relief Fund may be sent to the American Red Cross of Greater Indianapolis, 441 E. 10th St., Indianapolis, IN 46202-3388. Internet users can make a secure online contribution by visiting www.indyredcross.org/donate. Contributions can also be made by calling 317-684-1441.