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Disaster Assistance - Food, Shelter, Financial | American Red Cross

610 S Collet St, Lima, OH 45805

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Fees
Free
Service area
Allen County, Ohio Williams County, Ohio Auglaize County, Ohio Paulding County, Ohio Mercer County, Ohio Defiance County, Ohio Van Wert County, Ohio
Offers disaster assistance for victims of disasters, such as fire or flood, who have no other resources. Assists with immediate basic needs, generally during the first two weeks following a disaster. Assists in temporary financial assistance for food, clothing and other needs, clean-up supplies and crisis counseling. Does not provide help for secondary related problems such as flooding from sewer backup and does not provide food replacement or other assistance due to power outages not connected with a disaster. The type and amount of assistance provided are determined on a case-by-case basis.
Last assured
06/12/2025
Providing organization
American Red Cross
A community agency that shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families.