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California Wildfires: Helpful Links

Posted on | October 25, 2007 |

Looking to help those in need or know someone who needs help? We’ve pulled together a quick list of helpful resources:

Safe and Well - From the Red Cross:
With dozens missing and injured, it’s important to stay in touch with your loved ones and let them know you are safe.

  • Visit the Red Cross’ Safe and Well site
  • If you are in the affected area, list yourself as Safe and Well by calling 1(866)GET-INFO (or 1-866-438-4636) or registering on the Safe and Well web site
  • If you hear from a loved one in the affected area, enter their information on the site to let people know they are Safe and Well
  • If you have phone or internet access, share that with your neighbors who don’t. Invite them to use your computer access to place themselves on the site. Share your cell phone with your neighbors who may need to call 1(866)GET-INFO for help listing their information.

CNN also has a great list of emergency wildfire contact information including evacuation sites and how to help.

Donating

  • Donate money to a recognized disaster relief organization such as the Red Cross, Salvation Army or Habitat for Humanity.
  • Do not donate food, clothing or other personal items unless they are specifically requested. The volunteer workers we’ve spoken with in the past have said that most organizations do not have the staff or funding available to sort through donated items. They ask that you make monetary donations instead.

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Read through these - they also have helpful tips for other events, too, such as home fires, storms, blizzards, tornadoes, and other large-scale emergencies. You can never be too prepared!!

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