The shelter which was originally opened on Thursday to support residents impacted by the Sky and Corrine Fires, is ready to take in additional evacuees from the Red Fire. The EV Free shelter site closed earlier today due to a decreased shelter population, but the Red Cross is prepared to open additional shelter sites if needed.“It’s fortunate that our disaster team is already on site and ready to take in these families,” said Communications Director Jessica Piffero, “Our operation was ramping down due to the other fire containments, but we’re fully prepared to respond to the Red Fire and help these residents.”
The Red Cross is able to provide disaster relief services during wildfire season thanks to the generosity of the community.The best way to help current wildfire evacuees is through a financial donation. Visit redcross.org to make an online donation to your local chapter.
About the American Red Cross Central California Region
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization — not a government agency — and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. The American Red Cross Central California Region provides services to the ten counties across Central California that is home to more than 4 million people. For more information, please visit www.redcross.org.
