Thousands of people have lost their homes due to the fires ravaging the West Coast, and although many of us feel helpless watching events unfold, there are things we can do to help those affected...
America is on fire.
And as casualties continue to rise, there's one thing on everyone's mind...
What can we do to help those affected by the fires?It is a truly terrifying time...
Family member flying out of California this evening just sent along these photos from the flight. She said passenge… https://t.co/jF7aap3Pqu— Oliver Darcy (@Oliver Darcy)1599443672.0
Things are getting out of hand.
Thousands of residents have been evacuated.
As time trickles on, more and more photos have been emerging from these dismayed areas...
California burning down #CaliforniaFires https://t.co/7tqKtWWWna— Sawyer (@Sawyer)1599720235.0
But now, a series of photos have been circulating online...
It is like I am living in a Snapchat filter #CaliforniaFires #staysafebayarea https://t.co/JMzkBFkVPI— vishnu (@vishnu)1599713271.0
Like something straight out of a horror movie...
Understandably, people have been left incredibly alarmed by the photos...
Anyone else totally haunted by the red sky pictures?— andrew (@andrew)1599747682.0
While most of us feel helpless in this situation, there are a few things we can all do to help the victims of the fires...
Here's a list of some of the best organizations you can donate to right now...
There is an official fundraiser that’s just $6,000 shy of its goal, where all money raised will go to helping support wildfire victims.There's a designated “Fire Relief Fund..."
The American Red Cross is providing housing, meals, and supplies for those who need it...
You can text “REDCROSS" to 90999 to make a $10 donation or donate using its online form and write “California Wildfires" if you want your money to be used specifically on California.The Salvation Army has set up a donation page which supports first responders as well as victims...
If you want to donate to Solano, your money will go towards grants to people who have lost their homes to the fires...
The North Valley Community Foundation...
United Way of North California is cash grants for those that have lost their homes...
It’s also partnering with other nonprofit organizations. To donate your time or money, click here for more info.All donations to Community Foundation Santa Cruz County will be used for grant making.
You can also find more information about donating supplies and volunteering here.We can only hope that the residents effected will get the relief they so deserve soon.
#OregonFires Enchanted Forest in Salem Oregon looks downright Apocalyptic today. https://t.co/DzgaJzuoFo— Jesse (@Jesse)1599593251.0