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British Red Cross provides support to those affected by Gleision colliery incident

16 September 2011

Simon Lewis, Head of UK Emergency Planning and Response, the British Red Cross

“The British Red Cross has been called to provide support at an emergency rest centre that has been set up within the community hall in the nearby village of Rhos. Overnight, our teams of staff and volunteers have also delivered blankets and pillows to the centre to cater for the families of the miners.

“We have witnessed a laudable spirit of community resilience as families; friends and fellow colleagues of the trapped miners have been commendably supportive of each other under agonisingly anxious times. The British Red Cross remains on site and on hand to offer emotional support and practical help if and when required.”



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