Relief Efforts for Wildfires in Southern California
Location:
Southern California Divisional Headquarters
16941 Keegan Avenue, Carson, CA 90746 – socal.salvationarmy.org
Situation:
Wind-Controlled Fires Destroying Homes in L.A. County: Multiple Wildfires in Southern California
Response:
As communities across Southern California are devastated by fast-moving wildfires, The Salvation Army is ramping up its efforts to care for survivors displaced from their homes, temporary evacuees, and emergency responders with meals and emotional/spiritual care.
As the number of fires multiply and expand, The Salvation Army is coming alongside their neighbors in need, mobilizing their teams in So Cal to serve those affected in the emergency shelters tonight and for the days and needs to come.
As of January 8th, The Salvation Army has been deployed to serve meals, support the shelters, and offer spiritual and emotional care at American Red Cross operated evacuation shelters in the following three locations:
- El Camino Real Charter High School, 5440 Valley Circle Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
- Westwood Recreation Center, 1350 S Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025 (photos above are from this site)
- Ritchie Vales Recreation Center, 10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Pacoima, CA 91331
In addition, The Salvation Army in Southern California has 13 emergency vehicles ready for deployment upon government partner request, including 6 mobile kitchens, 5 Transit vans, and 2 shower trailers.
How to Help:
The Salvation Army will need the help and support of the community to continue providing emergency response and long-term relief.
To find more information on how to donate and help, please visit: salarmy.us/socalfire
Contact: For updates on The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Work or to arrange interviews, please contact Melinda Lankford at:
Melinda.Lankford@usw.SalvationArmy.org | 562-264-3638
Multimedia Link: https://socal.salvationarmy.org/southern-california/