How You Can Help Those Affected By The California Wildfires
Our hearts are with all those impacted by Camp Fire in Butte County and Woolsey & Hill Fires in Southern California. Now is the time for our community to come together in support of those who need it. See ways you can support those affected below:
How you can help those impacted by Camp Fire (via KQED):
Here are some organizations that are currently accepting monetary donations:
– North Valley Community Foundation: 530-366-0397
-Butte County Office of Education: 530-532-5720
-Caring Choices: 530-899-3873
-American Red Cross: 1-800-733-27677 or text REDCROSS to 90999
-The Salvation Army: 1-800-725-2769
-United Way of Northern California: To donate, text BUTTEFIRE to 91999
-Go Fund Me: Click here to donate
FOR SHARING: Watching the news about the #wildfires can make you feel powerless. Here’s a list of things you can do today to actively help those affected by the #CampFire in #ButteCounty, via @KQEDnews. https://t.co/MGCCaFUdwN
— KQED (@KQED) November 13, 2018
How you can help those impacted by Woolsey and Hill Fires (via CBS LA):
-Donations to fire victims can be made through the Red Cross, the United Way and the California Fire Foundation, or through Go Fund Me.
-The Los Angeles County Animal Care Foundation is seeking donations to pay for food, shelter and medical care for dogs, cats, horses and other displaced animals.
-Those looking for information on family or friends can call the Ventura County Joint Information Hotline at 805-465-6650.
The Airbnb OpenHomes Program is looking for people with available housing to provide shelter for evacuees who have been forced from their homes.
-To support those in Butte County click here
-If you have available housing in Ventura, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara and San Diego counties click here
Be aware of air quality in your community and protect yourself from wildfire smoke:
-How to Protect Yourself From Wildfire Smoke (KQED)
-Bay Area Air Quality Report (via KQED)
-Air Pollution in California: Real-time Air Quality Index Visual Map
Together, we can offer support to those in our community who need it.
