The American Red Cross is helping 10 people after two separate fires in Southbury and East Haven. Two adults were being assisted after a fire Friday in Heritage Village, Southbury. Three families of 5 adults and 3 children are being aided following a Saturday fire. In each instance, the Red Cross provided assistance to meet the families’ immediate needs. The Red Cross also provided a recovery envelope containing information helpful to families recovering from a fire, including tips on cleanup; notification of important contacts; dealing with damaged items and more. The Red Cross is also providing comfort kits containing personal care items such as toothbrushes, deodorant; shaving supplies and other items a resident might need when suddenly displaced from their home by a fire.