Tag: American Red Cross
Market North families gifted furniture for new apartments
Several families in the Cape Fear are finally getting to spend Christmas at home after being displaced by Hurricane Florence 15 months ago.
Candle starts fire leaving $25,000 in damages
According to the Wilmington Fire Department Twitter page crews responded to a residential structure fire Tuesday afternoon.
Leland police, fire departments to host Battle of the Badges blood drive
Leland law enforcement and firefighters are going head-to-head for the same cause during their Battle of the Badges blood drive next week.
Don’t suffer twice in a hurricane: How to avoid scams
Too often people who are impacted the most by hurricanes find themselves victims again when it comes time to make repairs. Scam artists flood hurricane devastated areas looking for easy money from people who are at their most vulnerable. It is possible to avoid scams, however.
What to pack in an emergency kit
As Hurricane Dorian approaches the Carolina coast, the Cape Fear Chapter of the American Red Cross is urging residents to make preparations.
Cypress Grove family displaced, thankful for efforts that saved dog
No one was hurt and quick action saved the life of a family pet after 7 apartment units caught fire in Wilmington Tuesday afternoon.
Hurricane recovery round table gives residents access to more help post-Florence
It's been almost eight months since Hurricane Florence, but recovery is far from over.
New Hanover County hosting Hurricane Survivor Housing Resource Fair
For more information, visit HurricaneRecovery.NHCgov.com or call 910-798-7007.
One displaced after house fire in Wilmington
One person has been displaced from a following a fire Friday evening in Wilmington.