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After a briefing by state and local emergency management officials, Governor Rell then visited victims of the fire, who are receiving services at the Uncas School on Elizabeth Street. Several state and local agencies are set up at the school to provide assistance. The Red Cross is helping families financially with money for shelter, clothes, food, medications and medical needs. “These Norwich families’ lives have been turned upside down and people want to know what they can do to help,” Governor Rell said. “We can all help by donating to the Red Cross. Connecticut is a caring, compassionate state, and I hope residents will give what they can to help the victims of this fire. Please make a donation to American Red Cross local disaster relief by calling toll-free (877) 243-5727 or visiting www.charteroak.redcross.org.” Those who wish to mail donations can checks made out to the American Red Cross – Norwich Families Fund to: American Red Cross Charter Oak Chapter P.O. Box 5003 Hartford, CT 06102-5003 “I thank the men and women who risked their lives to put out this inferno,” Governor Rell said. “They have done an outstanding job in keeping these families and this city safe. I also commend the efforts of the Red Cross and the many state and local officials who are providing ongoing services to the displaced residents.” The Governor said the state would be working with the town to determine its future needs. © Copyright by NorwalkPlus.com. Some articles and pictures posted on our website, as indicated by their bylines, were submitted as press releases and do not necessarily reflect the position and opinion of NorwalkPlus.com, Norwalk Plus magazine, Canaiden LLC or any of its associated entities. Articles may have been edited for brevity and grammar. Related Articles: Charter Oak Health Plan call center receives over 3,000 calls in first three days - Jul 5, 2008 - 11:54:49 AM Deadline to apply for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans is July 25 - Jul 4, 2008 - 12:00:50 PM An order would require best practices for multimillion dollar IT system management - Jul 4, 2008 - 11:55:53 AM Stepping Stones Museum for Children announces free gas offer as part of Connecticut’s Staycation Destination campaign - Jul 3, 2008 - 12:24:55 PM “Staycation” program offers discounts to CT families for summertime vacations - Jul 3, 2008 - 12:04:07 PM CURRENT HEADLINES: Top of Page
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