The 2008 fire season began when firefighters and other first responders arrived in the Northern San Fernando Valley in response to the Marek and Porter Ranch fires. With entire communities evacuated and thousands of acres burned, the American Red Cross of Greater Los Angeles has been on the scene opening shelters, providing comfort to families, and assisting first responders. Your support is vital to our success – please consider making a financial donation today.
Posts Tagged ‘Red Cross’
2008 Wildfires
Monday, October 13th, 2008Notes From The Field | Chatsworth Train Derailment
Sunday, September 14th, 2008(Reported by Red Cross staff member and volunteer Jackie Lantz) Immediately after learning that there was a major Metrolink derailment, the Red Cross responded. An information center and canteen were opened at Chatsworth High School, where family members waited to hear the fate of their loved ones. On Saturday afternoon, I joined the 15 Red Cross volunteers (and other agency staff) and approximately 75 family members who were still waiting to hear the fate of their loved ones.
Compassion In Action
Friday, September 12th, 20089.14.2009 At 8:30 am the Red Cross arrived at the scene of a greater alarm structure fire to provide food and housing assistance to 3 families effected by the fire.
Response to 2008 Hurricanes
Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008The 2008 Hurricane Season began with a bang when Gustav rolled onto the shores of the
Help Us Prepare For The Next Big One
Wednesday, July 30th, 2008On July 29th a 5.4 magnitude Earthquake shook Los Angeles without a moment’s notice. The biggest quake since 1994 served as a not-so-gentle reminder that there will be no advanced warning when the Big One hits. We can, however, prepare for it.
