American Red Cross of Ventura County

The American Red Cross is continuing to provide relief to hundreds of residents, as they seek refuge in multiple shelters across Southern California. Overnight, almost 590 people took refuge from the fires in 12 Red Cross and community shelters. The following Red Cross shelter locations are open to assist anyone affected by wildfires:

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
UCSB Recreation Center, 516 Ocean Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93117 (Parking in Lot 16)
Santa Paula Community Center, 530 W. Main Street, Santa Paula, CA 93060
Sylmar Recreation Center, 13109 Borden Ave., Sylmar, CA 91342
Branford Recreation Center, 13306 Branford St., Arleta, CA 91331
Westwood Recreation Center, 1350 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025

“More than 250 Red Cross workers are on hand to provide safe lodging, hot meals, health services, and more to hundreds of residents impacted by these fires,” said Red Cross Executive Director Kimberly Coley. “The Red Cross will be here as long as there is a need, making sure that anyone affected is safe and comfortable.”

How to Help
The Red Cross is able to provide disaster relief services during wildfire season thanks to the generosity of the community. Call, click or text to give: call 1-800 RED CROSS, visit redcross.org, or text REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.

Each disaster is unique and so are the needs of its victims. Financial donations are the quickest and best way to get help to the people who need it most. The Red Cross is actively working to identify community partners who can collect, sort, and redistribute donated goods. In contrast, financial donations can be accessed quickly and put to use right away to directly help and support those affected.

The Red Cross is accepting new volunteers who are interested in supporting wildfire relief efforts. Visit redcross.org/volunteer to begin an application. Once submitted, Red Cross representatives will contact the applicants regarding orientation and volunteer opportunities.

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.