LOS ANGELES, Dec. 14, 2024 – Effective immediately, the American Red Cross Los Angeles Region will close its shelter at Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District Professional Development Learning Center Building (2802 4th St., Santa Monica, CA 90405). Residents affected by the fire can still receive assistance by calling (1-800-675-5799).
Red Cross emergency shelters are designed to meet the immediate, short-term needs of impacted residents until long-term efforts can get underway. The Red Cross also plays a critical role in helping families and communities recover in the weeks and months after a disaster.
For the past week, Red Cross LA mobilized local disaster workers – 90 percent of which were volunteers – to help neighbors affected by the Franklin fire, and with support from community partners it:
The Franklin fire is a reminder of the importance of being prepared for disasters big and small. The Red Cross offers these safety tips you should follow:
WILDFIRE SAFETY
A wildfire can spread very quickly, leaving you little time to get to safety. Be prepared to evacuate at a moment’s notice and obey all instructions from officials.
Don’t return home until officials say it’s safe to do so.
Download the free Red Cross Emergency app for real-time weather alerts, open shelter locations and expert advice in both English and Spanish. Search “American Red Cross” in app stores or go to redcross.org/apps.
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/la or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCrossLA.
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