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Based on Zip Code <\/span> Change<\/a>
1<\/span> of 6<\/span>
The wildfires that roared through Alice Galicia\u2019s neighborhood in Altadena, CA, destroyed every physical possession she owned. Nothing is left, it\u2019s all gone \u2014 her home of thirty-four years, the photos of her children as babies, her son\u2019s high school diploma. Everything. She fled to the American Red Cross shelter not knowing if her home would survive, and then someone showed her a picture of the smoldering remains, nothing left but the chimney. \u201cThat\u2019s when I broke down,\u201d she said to Red Cross volunteer Kim Mailes. Despite her loss and the uncertainty of what lies ahead, Alice is grateful for the safety and comforts being provided to her. \u201cThe Red Cross has been wonderful to me,\u201d she said. \u201cThey replaced my prescriptions I left behind; they are providing a place for me to stay near my elderly mother who came with me. A lot of my neighbors are here too. I don\u2019t know what we would have done without the Red Cross to help us right now.\u201d Photo by Scott Dalton\/American Red Cross<\/i><\/p>\n

2<\/span> of 6<\/span>
\u201cI don\u2019t know yet if my home and car survived the fire, but the Red Cross is taking care of everything I need right now,\u201d said Rona Schneider, who is staying at a Red Cross shelter after fleeing as the Palisades Fire raced toward her home. She grabbed her most precious possession: a photo of her mother and father taken decades ago. \u201cThey were really something,\u201d she said of the first-generation immigrants from Poland, \u201cmy mother and father were very accomplished, and I couldn\u2019t bear to leave the picture behind.\u201d Photo by Scott Dalton\/American Red Cross<\/i>
3<\/span> of 6<\/span>
\u201cHaving my little dog, Puff, with me here at the shelter means everything,\u201d Francoise Mira of Palisades, California explained to Red Cross volunteer Kim Mailes. Francoise was spending her fourth night at the Red Cross shelter after fleeing devastating wildfires, and remembers feeling \u2018half panic, half uncertainty\u2019 about leaving the place she\u2019s called home since the age of four. \u201cThe Red Cross volunteers here at the shelter have been wonderful to me,\u201d she said, noting they arranged refills for prescriptions she left behind, and have provided food for Puff. Photo by Scott Dalton\/American Red Cross<\/i>
4<\/span> of 6<\/span>
Carla Llamuca comforts her four-year-old daughter, Thoa Perez, wrapped around an American Red Cross blanket at the Westwood Recreation Center in Los Angeles. The pair fled the intense and fast-moving Palisades fire after receiving an evacuation notice. To make sure no one faces this heartbreaking crisis alone, we\u2019re working closely with our partners to provide safe shelter, food, emotional support and other critical services. Photo by Mimi Teller\/American Red Cross<\/i>
5<\/span> of 6<\/span>
\u201cI almost didn\u2019t make it out,\u201d said Sheridan Kelsey-DeFranco. \u201cThe wildfire was approaching, and I saw flamed in the sky. I grabbed whatever I could, along with my dog, Sparky, and fled.\u201d She\u2019s staying now at the American Red Cross shelter in Pasadena, California, until the evacuation orders are lifted. \u201cI make it okay during the day, but when night comes, I\u2019m uncomfortable,\u201d she explained to Red Cross volunteer Elvia Pacheco-Ruyna, but she\u2019s grateful to have Sparky by her side. \u201cIf I don\u2019t eat,\u201d she said, \u201cthat\u2019s okay. But if Sparky\u2019s okay, I can make it. And they are taking good care of both of us.\u201d Photo by Scott Dalton\/American Red Cross<\/i>
6<\/span> of 6<\/span>
Kristina Moore had dedicated her life to helping others get their lives back on track, helping drug addicts kick their habit and start all over. But since wildfires destroyed her Altadena, CA, home, she\u2019s starting all over again too. She is staying at a Red Cross shelter as she contemplates a difficult future. \u201cI don\u2019t know where to go from here,\u201d she said, \u201cbut it means everything right now to have a safe place for our son. I\u2019m so used to helping others, it\u2019s hard for me to let go right now. But I know this is where I\u2019m supposed to be, and I\u2019m grateful for the Red Cross.\u201d Photo by Scott Dalton\/American Red Cross<\/i>
Critical fire conditions continue as Santa Ana winds return<\/i>
As Californians cope with the trauma and massive destruction of the wildfires, more than 350 American Red Cross workers are helping to ensure no one faces this heartbreaking time alone. We\u2019re coordinating closely with our partners to provide food, shelter, emotional support and other critical services.<\/span>
The threat isn\u2019t over with dangerous fire weather conditions forecast for this week. People should remain vigilant, be prepared to evacuate and follow instructions from local officials. The Palisades and Eaton fires are among the top five most destructive in California\u2019s history, destroying about 12,000 structures according to preliminary CalFire assessments.<\/span>
RED CROSS RESPONSE <\/b>Nearly 900 evacuees woke up Monday morning in Red Cross shelters, many of whom are struggling after losing everything.<\/span>
Red Crossers from across the country are helping and truckloads of supplies like cots, blankets, water and relief items are available to support thousands of additional people if needed. Some of these volunteers are from the region and have also been impacted by these wildfires.<\/span>
In shelters, disaster health volunteers are caring for minor injuries and replacing things like eyeglasses and medications. Disaster mental health workers are providing emotional support to those experiencing unimaginable loss.<\/span>
EVERYONE WELCOME IN OUR SHELTERS<\/b> Red Cross shelters are a safe place for everyone. We don\u2019t ask for identification, and you don\u2019t have to stay overnight to get help. Find shelter locations on <\/span>redcross.org<\/a>, the free Red Cross Emergency app or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767).<\/span>
The shelters are open to everyone in need, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability or citizenship status. All disaster assistance is free. If possible, we encourage people who plan to stay in a shelter to bring prescription medications, extra clothing, pillows, blankets, hygiene supplies, other comfort items and important documents.<\/span>
We do everything we can to accommodate service animals and pets comfortably in our shelters. Sometimes, pets may need to be housed in a different location with support from local partners.<\/span>
WHERE TO GET HELP<\/b>
Some people are trying to find loved ones, and the Red Cross has received nearly 400 requests for help. If you need assistance locating a missing loved one because of the fires, we may be able to help. Visit redcross.org\/findfamily<\/a> or reach us at 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767<\/a>). Please provide as much detail as possible to assist us in potentially locating your missing loved one.
The Red Cross is providing assistance to help immediate family members travel to California after a death or the hospitalization of a loved one. If you need help, please call 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767<\/a>) to be connected with the Family Travel Assistance Team. For this program, the Red Cross considers\u00a0<\/b>an immediate family member to be a parent, spouse, domestic partner, child, sibling, grandparent or direct in-law.
If you or a loved one needs help, reach out to the free 24\/7 multilingual Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990 for support.
If you\u2019ve been impacted by the recent fires, you may be eligible for government assistance. Apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov<\/a> or call the FEMA helpline at 1-800-621-3362.
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USEFUL LINKS:<\/b>
Find a shelter.<\/a>
Review important information about wildfire safety and preparedness<\/a>.
What should you do during a power outage<\/a>?
Help find<\/a> a missing loved one.
Apply for FEMA assistance<\/a>.
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HOW YOU CAN HELP<\/b><\/a> People are depending on the Red Cross for aid now and we need your support. Help people affected by the 2025 California Wildfires by visiting\u00a0redcross.org<\/a>, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767<\/a>) or texting the word CAWILDFIRES to 90999 to make a donation. Your gift enables the Red Cross to prepare for, respond to and help people recover from these disasters.
As the wildfires continue to burn and impact air quality, the number of Red Cross blood drive cancelations have grown impacting hundreds of lifesaving blood donations. To help ensure donor and staff safety, we\u2019ve brought in air scrubbers and have N-95 masks available at our facilities. Where it is safe to do so, we encourage people to schedule a blood donation appointment by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting <\/span>RedCrossBlood.org<\/a> or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).<\/span>
It\u2019s important to remember that people from all socioeconomic backgrounds are impacted by these destructive fires. This is especially true for people with limited resources who usually experience a heavier toll after disasters.<\/span>
The <\/span>climate crisis<\/a> has been a key driver in increasing the risk of wildfires in the western U.S. during the last two decades. With more frequent and intense disasters upending lives, the Red Cross is providing food, shelter and recovery support on a nearly continual basis to support people in need.<\/span>
Annual Disaster Giving Program (ADGP<\/b><\/a>)<\/b><\/a><\/u>\u202fThrough the generosity of our American Red Cross Annual Disaster Giving Program (ADGP) and Disaster Responder members, the American Red Cross is prepared before disaster strikes. ADGP and Disaster Responder members help secure a reliable funding base for disaster relief services that enables the Red Cross to respond immediately, meeting the needs of individuals and families affected by<\/span>
Mission Leader Members: <\/b>Amazon; American Airlines; The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints; Costco Wholesale; State Farm; Truist Foundation<\/span>
ADGP $1M Members: <\/b>Anheuser-Busch Foundation; Bank of America; Caterpillar Foundation; Chobani; CMA CGM Foundation; Delta Air Lines; Elevance Health Foundation; Enterprise Mobility Foundation; FedEx; Lilly Endowment Inc.; Lowe’s Companies, Inc.; McDonald\u2019s Corporation; Merck; Microsoft; Nationwide Foundation; The Pfizer Foundation; The Starbucks Foundation; Takeda; VSP Vision; Walmart and the Walmart Foundation; Wells Fargo<\/span>
ADGP $500k Members: <\/b>ALDI; Altria Group; American Express; Aon; Baxter International Foundation; Boeing; Bread Financial; Capital One; Chick-fil-A; Citi Foundation; The Clorox Company; Danaher Foundation; Darden Foundation; Delta Dental; DHL Supply Chain; Edison International; Energy Transfer\/Sunoco Foundation; Ford Philanthropy; Fox Corporation; GE Aerospace; General Motors; Google.org; HCA Healthcare; The Home Depot Foundation; The J.M. Smucker Company; Johnson Controls Foundation; ; The Kraft Heinz Company Foundation; The Kroger Co. Foundation; Liberty Mutual Insurance; Lockheed Martin Corporation; Mastercard; Mondel\u0113z International Foundation; New Balance Foundation; Paul Davis Restoration; PayPal; PepsiCo Foundation; PetSmart Charities; Southeastern Grocers Gives Foundation & Southeastern Grocers, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie; Stryker; Suburban Propane; Target; The TJX Companies, Inc.; Toyota; United Airlines; UPS; USAA; U.S. Bank Foundation; Visa Foundation; The Walt Disney Company; The Wawa Foundation; Wesco; Zoetis Foundation<\/span>
Disaster Responder Members: <\/b>7-Eleven Cares Foundation; Adobe Foundation; The AES Corporation; Albemarle Corporation; The Allstate Foundation; American Tire Distributors; American Water Charitable Foundation; Ameriprise Financial; Assurant; AvalonBay Communities, Inc.; Avangrid Foundation; Barclays; Bath & Body Works;; Build-A-Bear Foundation; Canadian National Railway; CarMax; CDW; Charles Schwab Foundation; Cisco and Cisco Foundation; CNA Insurance; The Coca-Cola Foundation; The Deluxe Foundation; DENSO North America Foundation; The DICK\u2019S Sporting Goods Foundation; Discover; Dollar General; Dollar Tree and Family Dollar; Duke Energy; Erie Insurance; Equitable; Fifth Third Foundation; FirstEnergy Corporation; Harbor Freight Tools Foundation, LLC;; HP Foundation; International Paper; Invitation Homes; Johnson & Johnson Foundation; Keurig Dr Pepper; Kimberly-Clark Corporation; L\u2019Or\u00e9al; The Labcorp Charitable Foundation; Lenovo ; LKQ; Macy\u2019s, Inc.; Major League Baseball; Marathon Petroleum Corporation; Martin Marietta; Masco Corporation; McKesson Foundation; MetLife Foundation; Neiman Marcus Group; NextEra Energy, Inc.; Norfolk Southern; Northrop Grumman Foundation; Northwestern Mutual; Novartis; Old Dominion Freight Line; Pacific Life Foundation;; Prudential; Raymond James; RBC Foundation USA; Reckitt; Reliance, Inc.; Reynolds American Inc.; RTX; Ryder System, Inc.; Salesforce; Santander Bank and Santander Consumer USA Foundation Inc. ; Security Finance\u2019s Lending Hand Foundation; ServiceNow; Southwest Airlines; Stanley Black & Decker; Stephens; Tennant Foundation; U-Haul International; Ulta Beauty Charitable Foundation; US Foods; Yum! Brands; Zurich<\/span>
About the American Red Cross:<\/i><\/b>
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation\u2019s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org<\/a> or CruzRojaAmericana.org<\/a>, or follow us on social media.<\/i>
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