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Published: Friday, June 07, 2019 @ 12:58 PM
Updated: Saturday, June 08, 2019 @ 8:57 AM
By:
Breaking News Staff
DAYTON — The American Red Cross now has a hotline to help residents affected by the Memorial Day tornadoes.
Residents seeking assistance can call 844-810-5844 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
There will also be several Miami Valley Tornadoes Disaster Assistance events at the Dayton Metro Library, 215 E. Third St., from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. everyday until June 15, except it will be from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 9. Red Cross caseworkers will be there to discuss needs and eligibility for assistance.
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The hotline is to help facilitate the process of meeting with a caseworker to discuss needs and eligibility for assistance.
Caseworkers connect one-on-one with people to create recovery plans, navigate paperwork and located help from other agencies.
In some situations, Red Cross may provide direct financial support to people who need extra help.
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485 Red Cross volunteers and staff have been providing help and hope to residents of Montgomery, Greene, Miami, Darke and Mercer counties.
Red Cross has provided:
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