Joe and Eric jam out at the Red Cross Oroville Dam relief shelter in Chico, CA. Eric evacuated his home in Oroville with his guitar and banjo, and was happy to find another musician to play with. “When they told us to take everything, of course I brought my guitar,” Eric lightheartedly shared.
Photo by Marko Kokic for the American Red Cross
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Gail, a Red Cross volunteer, organizes disaster relief items at the Red Cross Oroville Dam evacuation shelter in Chico, CA.
Photo by Marko Kokic for the American Red Cross
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Volunteers from the Salvation Army and AmeriCorps prepare and serve lunch at the Red Cross managed shelter in Chico, CA.
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On Sunday morning Theodore woke up to 2 ½ ft. of water in his own basement. He immediately started trying to clear out the water from his home, while also mobilizing his family to evacuate the area. Theodore and his family were staying at the Red Cross shelter in Chico, CA earlier in the week, but were able to return home on Tuesday when the evacuation orders were lifted. Theodore continues to work at the shelter and monitor the radio waves during the day.
Photo by Marko Kokic for the American Red Cross
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Lunch, consisting of soup and sandwiches, is served at the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds shelter in Chico, CA on Thursday, February 16. Volunteers from the Salvation Army and AmeriCorps prepared and served the meal in the Red Cross managed shelter.
Photo by Marko Kokic for the American Red Cross
February 17, 2017
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on social media.
