ESPERANCE — Volunteers from the Northeastern New York Chapter of the American Red Cross provided immediate emergency aid to three people after a fire Monday morning on Main Street in Esperance, Schoharie County. 

The Red Cross provided financial assistance which can be used for necessities such as shelter, food, and clothing to three adults in two households. Volunteers also offered emotional support, comfort kits containing personal care items, and health services.

In the coming days, Red Cross staff and volunteers will remain available to help those affected by the fire as they navigate the road to recovery.