Volunteers will be on scene to provide comfort, snacks, and water for evacuated families. The Red Cross is also coordinating with the Central California Animal Disaster Team to care for domestic pets.
"Our disaster team is fully prepared to transition to a full shelter if evacuations stay in place overnight," said Jessica Piffero, Regional Director of Communications, "We're here to make sure these families will be safe and comfortable."
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/centralvalley 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.
