Media contact: Keith Paul
Regional Communications Director
keith.paul@redcross.org | 702-400-7680
BEAVER, Utah (July 25, 2026) — American Red Cross of Utah volunteers and disaster staff were in Beaver on Saturday, providing food, water and cleanup kits to residents and volunteers helping clear mud and debris after this week’s flooding. Volunteers will return Sunday with a Red Cross Emergency Response Vehicle and additional supplies to continue supporting the community’s cleanup efforts.
Flash flooding and debris flows from the Cottonwood Fire burn scar struck Beaver this week, leaving homes and neighborhoods filled with thick mud. Community members, volunteers and public works crews launched large-scale cleanup efforts to shovel mud from damaged properties, clear blocked waterways and remove heavy debris.
Red Cross volunteers drove an Emergency Response Vehicle around Beaver, delivering water, snacks, donated food and free cleanup kits to residents and cleanup crews. Volunteers were also at Beaver High School with water and snacks, helping homeowners connect with Red Cross assistance after the flooding and the recent Cottonwood Fire.
“This community has been through so much in just a few weeks, first the Cottonwood Fire and now the flooding,” said Benjamin Donner, Executive Director of the American Red Cross Central and Southern Utah Chapter. “We know recovery will take time, and we’ll continue working with local partners to support families for as long as we’re needed.”
The Wendy’s restaurant in Beaver donated 100 meals Saturday for the Red Cross to hand out to residents, volunteers, cleanup workers and public works crews. The restaurant also donated 100 vouchers that families can use for free meals.
Beaver residents who need help after the flooding or Cottonwood Fire can contact the Red Cross at 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcross.org. All Red Cross assistance is free. Volunteers will also return to Beaver High School on Sunday to meet with residents who need Red Cross assistance.
Cottonwood Fire and Beaver Flooding
Heavy rain over the Cottonwood Fire burn scar triggered flash flooding and debris flows through Beaver on Sunday, July 19. Mud and water damaged roughly 200 homes in the Grove neighborhood and North Creek. The flooding also damaged roads and water infrastructure, leaving some residents without water and requiring others to boil water before drinking it.
The Cottonwood Fire continues to burn east of Beaver, with more than 100 firefighters working to contain it. The fire is not currently threatening any communities, but rainfall over the burn scar could cause additional flooding and debris flows.
Support for Disaster Relief Efforts
Community support can help families facing disasters, including the flooding in Beaver and wildfires across Utah. Contributions to Red Cross Disaster Relief provide shelter, food and other critical support to people in need. These donations also help the Red Cross prepare for and respond to future disasters. To donate, visit redcross.org/UtahGives, call 1-800-RED CROSS or text REDCROSS to 90999.
Supporting Your Community
The Red Cross is seeking additional volunteers in Utah to support growing disaster response needs. After training, volunteers can help during local emergencies and, with additional training and experience, may deploy to major disasters across the country. To learn more about becoming a volunteer, visit redcross.org/DAT.
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.
