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How to help victims of the West Coast's apocalyptic wildfires
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/wildfires-oregon-california-washington-west-coast-how-to-help-victims/#appHow to help victims of the West Coast's apocalyptic wildfires
BY SOPHIE LEWIS
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 / 5:31 PM / CBS NEWS
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How to help evacuees
• Donate to the American Red Cross by writing "California Wildfires," "Oregon Wildfires" or "Washington Wildfires" in the memo line of a check and mailing it to your local Red Cross chapter with the completed donation form. For California wildfires, you can also text "CAWILDFIRES" to 90999 to make a $10 donation. Local residents can volunteer their services.
• The Salvation Army is providing food, water and emotional support to evacuees and first responders in several locations.
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How to help firefighters
The California Fire Foundation provides financial and emotional support to surviving families of fallen firefighters, firefighters, and their communities.
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How to help animals
Red Rover, an organization that helps animals during crises, has a comprehensive list of pet-friendly lodging, animal shelters, animal hospitals, open fairgrounds, equestrian centers, transportation options and locations to pick up pet food and supplies in California, Oregon, Washington and Colorado. You can donate directly to Red Rover, or find a local organization on its website.
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BY SOPHIE LEWIS
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 / 5:31 PM / CBS NEWS
[...]
How to help evacuees
• Donate to the American Red Cross by writing "California Wildfires," "Oregon Wildfires" or "Washington Wildfires" in the memo line of a check and mailing it to your local Red Cross chapter with the completed donation form. For California wildfires, you can also text "CAWILDFIRES" to 90999 to make a $10 donation. Local residents can volunteer their services.
• The Salvation Army is providing food, water and emotional support to evacuees and first responders in several locations.
[...]
How to help firefighters
The California Fire Foundation provides financial and emotional support to surviving families of fallen firefighters, firefighters, and their communities.
[...]
How to help animals
Red Rover, an organization that helps animals during crises, has a comprehensive list of pet-friendly lodging, animal shelters, animal hospitals, open fairgrounds, equestrian centers, transportation options and locations to pick up pet food and supplies in California, Oregon, Washington and Colorado. You can donate directly to Red Rover, or find a local organization on its website.
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