Media Contact:
Christine Welch, Communications Director
Email: christine.welch@redcross.org
Phone: 909-374-0376
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — September 13, 2020 — The American Red Cross Southern California Region is currently operating a Temporary Evacuation Point at Redlands East Valley High School to assist those impacted by the El Dorado Fire.
Tonight, the Temporary Evacuation Point’s physical location at Redlands East Valley High School will close at 7:00 p.m. Those seeking assistance tonight can call the virtual assistance line at (760) 646-3824 to receive help. Red Cross disaster workers will re-open the physical location for the Temporary Evacuation Point at Redlands East Valley High School on Monday, September 14 at 7:00 a.m.
Again, the physical location for the Temporary Evacuation Point will close overnight, but help for those impacted by the El Dorado Fire remains available and can be accessed by calling the virtual assistance line at (760) 646-3824.
About the American Red Cross Southern California Region
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid, and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the public to perform its mission. The Red Cross Southern California Region proudly serves San Diego, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Imperial Counties. In addition to carrying out disaster preparedness and response programs, blood collection, health and safety training, international services programs and supporting the military community, the Southern California Region provides nutritional counseling through its Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program in San Diego and helps communities prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters through its Prepare SoCal and Prepare San Diego initiatives. For more information, please visit redcross.org/SoCal or cruzrojaamericana.org, or connect with us on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram and YouTube.
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