(Undated) – Fireworks and the Fourth of July go hand in hand. Red Cross Communication Manager, Brian Williamson, is reminding the public to take precautions.
Williamson also says that due to current dry conditions statewide, the risk of fire is higher than normal. He says home fires are the most frequent disaster to which the Red Cross responds. Williamson says the Red Cross has responded to seven home fires in the past week impacting more than 30 people.