Home Fire Response: Gilbert's Story

Gilbert is one of more than 130 residents of Patten Towers in Chattanooga that Red Cross is assisting after the building suffered a three-alarm fire on March 27. Red Cross workers are providing safe shelter and meals to those affected. “They’re doing a great job, as far as I’m concerned,” Gilbert said. “I appreciate them very much.”

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