OLOWALU, HI: 12/26/2020 - Volunteers with the American Red Cross are opening a shelter in the Olowalu area of Maui in response to a wildfire. Homes are being affected with a loss of power and evacuations are being carried out as a precaution. Red Cross caseworkers will work with those affected to provide referrals, guidance or additional resources as needed to help with the recovery process. Those coming to the shelter are advised to bring essentials such as medicine, important documentation and personal protective equipment (PPE) like masks and sanitizer.

The Red Cross encourages all families to make a disaster plan to include a disaster supplies kit that is readily available to aid in a quick evacuation, a communications plan to help families reconnect after disaster, and an evacuation plan with two different routes of escape. Information on developing a kits and plans is available to the public at redcross.org/hawaii, or a brochure can be requested by calling 734-2101.

The Red Cross is a non-profit humanitarian organization which provides assistance to meet the immediate emergency needs of those affected by disasters. All Red Cross assistance to disaster victims is free. The Red Cross is not a government agency; it depends on public contributions to help others. Your gift supports the lifesaving mission of the American Red Cross in your community, across the country and around the world. To send a contribution, mail your check to:

American Red Cross of Hawaii

4155 Diamond Head Road

Honolulu, HI 96816

Make a secure online donation at redcross.org/hawaii

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