Category Archives: Large Disasters

Red Cross Volunteers to Deliver Relief Supplies

Today, the American Red Cross will begin distributing food and relief supplies as people begin to return home when the evacuation orders are lifted. These new services are in addition to the ongoing meals, shelter and comfort to residents impacted by the Valley and Butte fires.

“Red Cross volunteers are loading trucks and traveling to affected neighborhoods with food and supplies. Our disaster workers are doing whatever we can to reach more people who need help,” said Jeff Baumgartner, American Red Cross of the California Northwest CEO. “We understand that people are living in very tough conditions. The uncertainty of whether people will have homes to return to makes this an emotionally draining time. Red Cross mental health volunteers are supporting residents as they learn the status of the homes.” Read more

Red Cross Opens Shelters for Evacuees of Valley Fire

Red Cross Media Hotline: 855-559-0333

Impacted residents staying elsewhere are encouraged to stop by for resources and information

(Kelseyville, California – September 13, 2015) – In response to the Valley Fire that erupted in Lake County on Saturday afternoon, American Red Cross local disaster workers have opened two shelters: Kelseyville High School at 5480 Main Street in Kelseyville and Napa County Fairgrounds at 1435 N. Oak Street in Calistoga, CA. At the fairgrounds, we have partnered with Petaluma Animal Services to care for the evacuated pets and animals. There is also a shelter operated by Lake County at the Clearlake Senior Center at 3245 Bowers Avenue in Clearlake. Saturday night, nearly 300 residents spent the night in the Red Cross shelters.

The shelters are providing immediate needs of those affected, including a safe place to stay, food (dinner, snacks), water, medicines and health services, cleaning supplies, emotional support and other support resources. Impacted residents are welcome to stop by during the day even if they choose to spend the night elsewhere. Read more

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