Here are ways you can help the victims of the deadliest fire in California history
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 11/14/2018 - 7:21am
The death toll continues to climb and the number of homes and structures destroyed grows from the Camp Fire wildfire in Paradise, Calif. Fires are also raging in Southern California. Here are a few ways you can help.
The fire began last week and has already burned 125,000 acres and has destroyed 7,600 structures, most of them homes. As of late Tuesday, 48 people have died and 200 are still missing.
It is the most destructive, and deadliest, fire in California to date, and is at 30 percent containment as of Tuesday afternoon.
The previous deadliest fire record was held by the Griffith Park Fire of 1933 in which 29 people were killed.
In the Woolsey Fire, currently burning west of Los Angeles and parts of Malibu, two people have died and 96,000 acres of burned. It is 35 percent contained as of Tuesday afternoon.
Precautionary shut downs of electricity in San Diego due to a red flag warning and high winds has left 25,000 customers without power as an attempt to prevent another fire from breaking out.
There are multiple ways you can help donate to the victims of the fire.
In an article published by the Sacramento Bee, it’s being said that the best way to help is through cash or gift card donations.
An excerpt of their article said:
“Cash donations and gift cards offer more flexibility. Gift cards to places like Target or Walmart can help someone buy clothes or other items they might have left out of their go-bags. Gift cards for gas stations, supermarkets and pharmacies also can be useful for evacuees.”
You can read more of their article with information on how to donate by clicking this link: https://www.sacbee.com/news/state/california/article221539745.html
The Pokemon GO community of Carson City is taking physical donations this week. You can read more about it here.
Pet supplies for furry fire victims are being collected through November 18 by Realty Executives Nevada’s Choice in Carson City. You can read more about it here.
Dutch Brothers in Carson City is accepting donations this week, and will match them up to $150,000. You can find out more information on their facebook post here.
Also, grocers have launched a Salvation Army Fundraiser. Save Mart and FoodMaxx grocery stores are collecting monetary donations for The Salvation Army and its relief efforts in Butte County, Calif., affected by Camp Fire. Shoppers can donate any amount at checkout and 100 percent of the proceeds will aid local victims. The donation will be printed on the receipt, so shoppers have a record of their tax deductible donation. All Save Mart and FoodMaxx grocery stores in California and Northern Nevada are participating in this fundraiser, including those locations around Carson City.
Walmart gift cards needed in Camp Fire donor drive organized by Carson City's Coldwell Banker. Go here for more information and how to donate.
Also collecting: Carson City Estate Sales & Liquidations. Donations for Paradise fire victims can be dropped off at 3735 North Carson Street in the back everyday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
As always, the American Red Cross is doing their part to help, and you can either donate to help fire victims here, or alternatively from your mobile phone you can text CAWILDFIRES to 90999 to make a $10 donation to the American Red Cross.
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