Nine disaster-trained volunteers from the American Red Cross of North Carolina are heading to California to support disaster relief operations where dangerous wildfires continue to burn. The wildfires are causing devastating countless houses and property and causing widespread area evacuations.
Volunteers from Tallahassee, Pensacola, and Jacksonville deployed to provide food, shelter, and hope to wildfire victims.
The Petaluma-based Guy Fieri Foundation brought its large disaster relief trailer and smoker to the Cal Fire base camp in Malibu on Jan. 12 and began dinner service the next day, according to foundation spokesperson Irika Slavin. Slavin said the deployment theme was “serving those who protect and serve us.”
KCRA 3, KQCA My58 and the California Gold Country Region Chapter of the American Red Cross partnered on a disaster relief drive that raised more than $940,000 to support people impacted by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. Donations came in from thousands of callers and companies who generously gave money to help those in need.
Strong Santa Ana winds have fueled multiple wildfires across Southern California, forcing thousands of residents to flee from their homes.
KCAL's Jamie Maggio, a local Red Cross board member, shows the operation coordinating some of the disaster relief efforts in Los Angeles.
Between response and recovery, the potential for the situation to change creates a unique challenge for the non-profit.
Firefighters are making slow and steady strides at containing several wildfires as the damage left in their wake continues to be assessed.
Here is a list of some of the relief available for homeowners, renters, nonprofits, and businesses of all sizes affected by the wildfires.
Elisabeth Camp said she will be part of the disaster emergency supplies team, a mobile unit that delivers supplies to shelters, homes, and neighborhoods.
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Here is a list of organizations working to provide aid to SoCal evacuees and first responders, in alphabetical order: American Red Cross-Wildfire Relief The organization has hundreds of volunteers ...