In response to the Creek Fire and Rye Fire the American Red Cross Los Angeles Region has opened three evacuation centers to provide assistance and a safe place for those displaced residents.
The evacuation centers are located at:
Sylmar Recreation Center - 13109 Borden Ave, SylmarBranford Park - 13306 Branford St, PacoimaCollege of the Canyons - 26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd, Santa ClaritaThe evacuation centers will remain open as long as needed.
About the American Red Cross:
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 American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit_redcrossla.org_or cruzrojaLA.org, or visit us on Twitter at_@RedCrossLA
Wildfire Preparedness Tips
Be ready to leave at a moment’s notice.Listen to local radio and television stations for updated emergency information.Always back your car into the garage or park it in an open space facing the direction of escape.Confine pets to one room so that you can find them if you need to evacuate quickly.Arrange for temporary housing at a friend or relative’s home outside the threatened area.Listen and watch for air quality reports and health warnings about smoke.Keep indoor air clean by closing windows and doors to prevent outside smoke from getting in.Use the recycle or re-circulate mode on the air conditioner in your home or car. If you do not have air conditioning and it is too hot to stay inside with closed windows, seek shelter elsewhere.When smoke levels are high, do not use anything that burns and adds to indoor air pollution, such as candles, fireplaces and gas stoves. Do not vacuum because it stirs up particles that are already inside your home.If you have asthma or another lung disease, follow your health care provider's advice and seek medical care if your symptoms worsen.Download Emergency Preparedness App
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American Red Cross
Los Angeles Region
11355 Ohio Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90025
www.redcrossla.org
Contact: Jon Myers
Telephone: (310) 775-5288 (cell)
24h Media Hotline: (213) 347-4775
lamedia@redcross.org
