Red Cross Volunteers Help 365 People Affected by Home Fires in July Responding to More Disasters Than Ever — Red Cross Needs Your Help August 6, 2026 — While American Red Cross volunteers responded to severe storms, tornadoes, flooding and other weather-related emergencies across the Illinois Region throughout July, they also answered the call to 125 home fires, providing critical support to 365 people, including families and children. These home fires occurred on top of an already demanding disaster
