Politics & Government

Army Continues to Help Fire Victims

It's still possible to donate to families displaced by a recent fire at Fort Meade through Army Community Services.

Officials from Fort Meade have released more details on how to help families displaced by a fire last weekend on the installation.

Two homes were destroyed and two others were damaged after a lightning strike triggered the blaze on June 2. Five families are receiving assistance from Army Community Service. Anyone can donate through the website of the Army Family Morale Welfare and Recreation Programs.https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil/donate)

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Find out what's happening in Odenton-Severnfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

The Fort Meade Public Affairs Office published more details on the fire in its latest edition of Meade Week. Here's a look at other stories appearing in the weekly video news roundup: 

  • Details on the safety and wellness fair, which is tied to the 100 Days of Summer Safety Campaign.
  • A message from Raymond Chandler, Sgt. Major of the Army, on the te upcoming 238th Army Birthday celebration, (including an appearance from Rosita from Sesame Street.)
  • Details on a birthday celebration on June 14 at 7:30 p..m. at Club Meade, as well as a Field Band concert on June 13. 
  • Information on the installation's Resiliency Run on June 14 at 6:30 a.m.

To see more "Meade Week" videos, check out Fort Meade's YouTube channel. 

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