Disaster Relief Services offered at American Red Cross Serving Central and SE WA - Ben Franklin Counties
Disaster Relief Services offered at American Red Cross Serving Central and SE WA - Ben Franklin Counties
Provides emergency shelter and meals to those seeking refuge from a natural disaster, such as floods, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, windstorm, and home and apartment fires. Help is given to individuals and families affected by disaster; assistance is geared toward meeting immediate emergency needs. Enables victims of disaster to resume living independently by providing the means for them to pay for what they need most; from groceries, new clothing, and rent to emergency home repairs, transportation, household items, medicines, and tools. Helps those needing long-term recovery assistance when other resources are not available or are inadequate.
Physical Address
7202 W Deschutes Ave, Kennewick, WA 99336
Hours
M-Th, 8:30am-4:30pm.
Voice
Application process
Call or visit site during office hours, appointment recommended.Direct assistance is also given by authorized volunteers at scene of disaster. Bilingual volunteers may be available to provide interpretation assistance to disaster victims.
Fee
None.
Eligibility
- Victims of natural disasters such as floods, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, windstorms, and home and apartment fires.- Disaster must be verified by a public safety official or Red Cross disaster worker (disasters are defined as incidents where there is temporary or permanent damage to a residence which makes it uninhabitable).
Agency info
American Red Cross Serving Central and SE WA
Provides relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.