The American Red Cross
will be organizing a Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) for victims of the
apartment fire in Hitterdal, MN. The MARC will be open from 10:00 a.m.-4:00
p.m. on Wednesday, October 29th at the Hitterdal Community Center
located at 101Vikings Avenue South
The purpose of the MARC is
to bring local agencies together and create a ‘one-stop shop’ that provides
resources for families affected by disaster. Organizations that will be present
include the Red Cross, Salem Lutheran Church, the Salvation Army, Rural
Enrichment and Counseling Headquarters, Inc. (REACH) Food Pantry, Eyecare
Associates, and Pro Clean.
You can help
people affected by disasters like home fires and countless other crises by
making a donation to support American Red Cross Disaster Relief. Your gift
enables the Red Cross to prepare for, respond to and help people recover from
disasters big and small. Visit redcross.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS or text the
REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.
The city of
Hitterdal has set up a fund to help families affected by the fire at the State
Bank of Lake Park.
For more Red
Cross fire safety and preparedness information, visit redcross.org/homefires.
