American Red Cross of Ventura County

Camarillo, CA - December 5, 2017 — Overnight approximately 600 residents sought relief from the Thomas Fire in Red Cross shelters. The American Red Cross of Ventura County is now operating three shelters for residents affected by the Thomas Fire:

Ventura County Fairgrounds,10 W Harbor Boulevard, Ventura, CA 93001
Nordhoff High School, 1401 Maricopa Hwy, Ojai, CA 93023
Oxnard College, 4000 S Rose Ave., Oxnard, CA 93033

The fire is fast moving and rapidly changing. Visit readyventuracounty.org for the latest information.

“Our Red Cross volunteers have been working through the night to provide relief and comfort to hundreds of residents impacted by this fast-moving fire,” said Red Cross Executive Director Kimberly Coley, “We will continue to provide assistance for as long as there is a need.”

The Red Cross urges everyone to follow evacuation orders from local law enforcement and have an emergency kit ready go for any disaster including wildfires. Visit http://www.redcross.org/prepare/disaster/wildfire to learn more.

How to Help
The Red Cross is able to provide disaster relief services during wildfire season thanks to the generosity of the community. The best way to currently help wildfire relief efforts is through a financial donation. Visit redcross.org to make an online donation to your local chapter.

Red Cross volunteers train for and respond to disasters every day. New volunteer opportunities may become available in the coming days as the Red Cross determines additional needs for the community. Visit redcross.org/volunteer to begin the application process.

Stay Connected
Impacted residents can safely and securely list themselves as safe and well by registering at redcross.org/safeandwell. Friends and family are able to search the database for messages from their loved ones.

Download the Red Cross Emergency App for preparedness information and shelter locations at your fingertips. Look for it in your app store, or text GETEMERGENCY to 90999.

About the American Red Cross Central California Region
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization — not a government agency — and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. The American Red Cross Central California Region provides services to the ten counties across Central California that is home to more than 4 million people. For more information, please visit www.redcross.org.