The fast moving wildfires have claimed 31 lives and destroyed thousands of homes. At this writing 250,000 people have had to flee their homes as three wildfires close in around them. Our thoughts go out to those in California. Losing a home is devastating, losing a loved one is unbearable. When natural disaster strikes, we often don’t know what to do. Some may be able to travel to the affected area and lend a hand on the ground floor. If you can do that, our hats are off to you. Others want to help, but don’t know how. Below is a list of places you can donate to to help those who have lost everything in these horrible fires.
How to Help the Victims of the California Wildfires
You can text REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation. You can go online to make a larger donation and to specify that you want your money to go the victims of the wildfires. Don’t forget to donate blood, it might not benefit the victims of the wildfires, but it will help someone in need.
The Salvation Army has sent workers to the area to help with disaster relief. You can donate to them on their website at http://disaster.salvationarmyusa.org.
Facebook has launched a donation page for the Carr Fire in Shasta County. The page is an excellent resource for those wishing to help the victims of the fires and it’s a great resource for those in need of assistance.
The Wildland Firefight Foundation is accepting donations for families of firefighters who have been killed while fighting fires. Donations also help to assist those firefighters who have been injured while fighting fires.
There are multiple GoFundMe pages set up for assisting those who have lost everything due to the California wildfires. Listed is for help with the Carr Fire, but you can search for others who have launched pages.
Don’t forget the pets. Many homeowners are unable to care for their pets at this time, others have run away in the chaos. The Humane Society of Ventura County is looking for donations of food, bedding, fostering etc.
Always remember to check out any online donation website. Check with the BBB to make sure the agency is legitimate. Don’t click on links in emails soliciting for donations, rather go directly to they page or search using Google to find the real website.
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