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Disaster (FIRE, FLOOD) - Assistance For Food, Shelter, Financial | American Red Cross - Central Ohio Chapter

Resource Name:Disaster (FIRE, FLOOD) - Assistance For Food, Shelter, Financial | American Red Cross - Central Ohio Chapter

American Red Cross - Central Ohio Chapter

address

181 N Bridge St., Chillicothe, OH 45601

Required documents

Hours

No administrative hours. Phone and leave a message or phone the toll-free 800 number.
(800) 733-2767

Voice

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voice | 1-800-RED-CROSS

(855) 891-7325

Voice

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voice | American Red Cross National Dispatch

(740) 772-2014

Voice

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voice | Ross County Office

Fees

Free.

Service area

Fayette County, Ohio Highland County, Ohio Ross County, Ohio Pickaway County, Ohio Hocking County, Ohio Adams County, Ohio Athens County, Ohio Clinton County, Ohio Vinton County, Ohio Fairfield County, Ohio
Offers immediate assistance for victims of disaster (such as fire, flood, weather) who have no other resources. Mainly helps with immediate needs and generally only during the first few days or weeks following a disaster. Provides assistance such as temporary shelter (usually up to three days), food, clothing, crisis counseling, and possibly one month's rent or security deposit. Flooding must affect the main living areas and not just the basement. Does not provide help for secondary related problems such as flooding from sewer backup, does not offer replacement/repair of items such as furniture, appliances or a furnace and does not provide food replacement or other assistance needed due to power outages. Does not assist those forced out of their home due to a Carbon Monoxide issue, unless forced out in the middle of the night and in immediate danger, then will try to assist. Provides cleaning kits (mop and bleach) to victims of flooding.

Last Verified

04/02/2026

Providing organization

American Red Cross - Central Ohio Chapter
Provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare and respond to emergencies. Provides emergency assistance to military service personnel and their families. Provides education in CPR, First Aid, Automated External Defibrillation (AED), and Water Safety programs.

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