LOS ANGELES, Sept. 2, 2022 — The American Red Cross Los Angeles Region will close its shelter at West Ranch High School (26255 West Valencia Blvd., Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381) effective immediately. Residents affected by the fire can still receive assistance by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS (1 (800) 733-2767).
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 two days, the Red Cross mobilized local disaster workers – 90 percent of which were volunteers – to help neighbors affected by the Route fire, and with support from community partners it: