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Tuesday, June 11, 2013  The four family members and a pet were alerted by the smell of smoke and quickly got out of the home.  When crews arrived fire was seen through the roof.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  The local chapter of the Red Cross has placed volunteers on standby and will be ready to respond with volunteer support if they're needed.

Friday, March 22, 2013  Firefighters say the blaze was difficult to fight because the home's driveway was not plowed.

Sunday, March 03, 2013  Firefighters called to the 7000 block of South Clare Avenue in Grant Township.

Friday, December 21, 2012  Emergency shelters being set up in three Northern Michigan counties.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  In northern Michigan, winter storms can range from moderate snow over a few hours to a blizzard that lasts for days.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  Northern Michigan continues to reach out to the victims of Superstorm Sandy.

Thursday, November 01, 2012  7&4 News is teaming up with area organizations to raise money and get needed bottled water to the areas hit hardest by the storm.

Thursday, October 11, 2012  The American Red Cross and the Michigan State Animal Response Team will work together to respond to disasters and help people and their pets.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012  As millions of people in the path of hurricane Isaac brace themselves for the wrath of the storm, rescue crews here in northern Michigan are preparing to step up to the plate.

Friday, March 30, 2012  More than 200 American Red Cross workers in Michigan are on strike in a dispute related to contract negotiations.

Tuesday, March 06, 2012  The recent winter storm has countless amounts of people still without power.  That's why the American Red Cross of Northwest Michigan has stepped up to provide warming shelters and relief throughout the area.

Monday, March 05, 2012  Many of the families who are without power have had to live in shelters to keep warm. Around northwest Michigan several of these shelters have been set up to get people out of the dark.

Monday, February 06, 2012  A family of six is homeless after a fast moving fire destroyed their Benzie County home.

Sunday, December 25, 2011  As we wrap up the month of December and enter into the new year the Red Cross is asking you to help it celebrate National Blood Donor Month.