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Red Cross Continues Response to Nixon Fire
Volunteers Support Around-the-Clock Relief Effort at Shelter
TEMECULA, Calif.—July 31, 2024—The American Red Cross of Riverside County has mobilized its disaster workers to help those affected by the Nixon Fire. The Red Cross is continuing to support a shelter at Temecula Valley High School (31555 Rancho Vista Rd, Temecula).At the shelter, Red Cross volunteers are providing a safe place to stay, along with food, hydration, and more.
Everyone is welcome at Red Cross shelters, and anyone affected by the wildfire can stop by to access Red Cross services whether or not they are staying overnight at the shelter. As the wildfire continues to grow and impacts additional neighborhoods for extended periods of time, the shelters can serve as a cool place to rest, charge devices, pick up meals or gather information. Household pets are also welcome at the shelter with care provided by animal care partners.
Find shelter information on redcross.org, the free Red Cross Emergency app or by calling 1-
800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767). You can also find shelters by following your local Red Cross and local emergency officials on social media, or by monitoring local news.
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. Don’t forget to bring any special items for children, such as diapers, formula and toys, or for family members who have unique needs.
YOU CAN HELP people affected by disasters like fires, hurricanes and countless other crises by making a gift to Red Cross Disaster Relief. Your gift enables the Red Cross to prepare for, respond to and help people recover from disasters big and small. Visit redcross.org, call 1-800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767), or text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.
Put on a red vest and join us as a volunteer today to provide relief and hope when it matters most. Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to sign up for opportunities across Riverside County, San Diego and Imperial Counties and Southern California.
DONATION OF GOODS We know that people are generous and want to do everything they can to help after a disaster. Our first priority is to provide shelter and support to those affected — and financial donations are the quickest and best way to help those who need it most. When possible, the Red Cross partners with organizations that manage donations of goods as part of their primary mission. In all cases, due to health code regulations, the Red Cross cannot accept donations of homecooked meals or food items not prepared in a commercial kitchen.
Are you affected by wildfires? You can find safety steps here. Download the free Red Cross First Aid app so you’ll know what to do if emergency help is delayed and the free Emergency app for weather alerts, open Red Cross shelter locations and safety steps for different emergencies. Choose whether you want to view the content in English or Spanish with an easy-to-find language selector. Find these and all of the Red Cross apps in smartphone app stores by searching for the American Red Cross or going to redcross.org/apps.
Please follow the American Red Cross Southern California Region on X at @SoCal_RedCross for additional information and the latest disaster response updates.
About the American Red Cross Southern California Region
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid, and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the public to perform its mission. The Red Cross Southern California Region proudly serves San Diego, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Imperial Counties. In addition to carrying out disaster preparedness and response programs, blood collection, health and safety training, international services programs and supporting the military community, the Southern California Region provides nutritional counseling through its Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program in San Diego and helps communities prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters through its Prepare SoCal and Prepare San Diego initiatives. For more information, please visit redcross.org/SoCal or cruzrojaamericana.org, or connect with us on Facebook , X , Instagram and YouTube.
