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Veterans impacted by Mendocino Complex Discover Resources at Red Cross Shelter

Posted on August 5, 2018 by Cynthia Shaw

By Susanne Lafaver, Red Cross volunteer

Dean and Patrica Ebbeson chatted with Red Cross volunteer Kathleen Maclay about the time they spent in the military.
Photo credit: Virginia Becker | American Red Cross

When Lakeport residents Dean and Patricia Ebbeson evacuated to a Red Cross shelter after fleeing the Mendocino Complex Fire, they found safety and comfort amid an almost celebratory atmosphere, and also came across valuable new military veteran benefits. Read more

First Days of Retirement on Deployment

Posted on August 5, 2018 by Cynthia Shaw

By Kathleen Maclay, Red Cross volunteer

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On his final day of work in his 39-year career, Jim Camarillo of Menlo Park rose early to join other volunteers at the American Red Cross shelter at the Twin Pines Casino in Middletown, where nearly 100 men, women and children had taken refuge the night before from the ravages of the Mendocino Complex fire. Read more

Snapshots from Red Cross Shelter at Middletown High School

Posted on August 4, 2018 by Cynthia Shaw

By Susanne Lafaver, Red Cross volunteer

Many first-time Lake County fire evacuees sought shelter at the American Red Cross shelter at Middletown High School during the Mendocino Complex Fire.

42909540625_2179569b2a_k “We didn’t know what to expect,” said Daniel Waggoner of Lakeport. “We felt welcomed right away. The Red Cross really cared about my wife and me, and didn’t leave us until they were we each had a cot, blanket, toiletries, water, snacks, and everything we needed.” Read more

Lake County Red Cross Volunteers – A Legacy of Service

Posted on August 4, 2018 by Cynthia Shaw

By Susanne LaFaver, Red Cross volunteer

Some of Lake County’s most ardent Red Cross volunteers are among the region’s residents most familiar with its disaster threats and those ready to lend a hand to others. Read more

Opportunity to get involved in helping at Red Cross Volunteer Intake Center

Posted on August 3, 2018 by Cynthia Shaw

By Kathleen Maclay, Red Cross volunteer

With hundreds seeking Red Cross help as Northern California wildfires have forced residents to evacuate, the American Red Cross is offering a one-stop Volunteer Intake Center (VIC) in the Lake County community of Middletown from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Saturday, August 4. Maybe longer. Read more

Red Cross works with partners to support residents affected by Pawnee Fire

Posted on June 27, 2018 by Jim Burns One comment

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This family’s children watch as their parents receive much-needed supplies from the Red Cross. (Photo: Russell Cole)

SANTA ROSA, CA (July 2, 2018) — The American Red Cross continues to support Lake County communities as residents there cope with the aftermath of the Pawnee Fire, which erupted in late June. Read more

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