American Red Cross – Cascades Region – 09/09/22 9:40 PM
The Red Cross Cascades Region has opened shelters for wildfire evacuees of the following fires: Cedar Creek burning near Oakridge; Van Meter just outside of Klamath Falls; Vitae Springs Road fire near Salem. The shelters are located at:
Vitae Springs Road Fire
Judson Middle School, 4512 Jones Rd. SE, Salem, OR 97302
Cedar Creek Fire
Lane Events Center 796 W 13th Ave. Eugene, OR 97402
Van Meter Fire
Klamath County Fairgrounds 3531 S 6th St. Klamath Falls Oregon, 97603
Individuals and families affected by the wildfire and in need of shelter assistance are encouraged to simply show up at the shelter for help. For more on what to bring to a shelter visit https://www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery-services/find-an-open-shelter.html
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 visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.
