Red Cross, Greater Los Angeles (CROWN/BRIGGS WILDFIRE EVAC UPDATES - 7-29-10)
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- Mission
- The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.
- Areas served
- Los Angeles, Agoura Hills, Bell, Beverly Hills, Burbank, Calabasas, Carson, Cudahy, City of Commerce, Compton, Culver City, El Segundo, Gardena, Hawthorne, Hermosa Beach, Hidden Hills, Huntington Park, Inglewood, Lawndale, Lynwood, Malibu, Manhatten Beach
- Fee for service
- Unknown
- Service
- Temporary
Notes
Wildfire in Acton, Palmdale forces thousands to evacuate; Red Cross opens shelters
(Updated July 29, 10:00 pm) There are two fires burning in the Acton and Agua Dulce area of Los Angeles County. The Briggs Incident and Crown Incident broke out in the Acton area this afternoon.
The Crown fire has burned approximately 500 acres, with 0% containment, and is burning towards portions of Leona Valley.
The Briggs fire has burned approximately 450 acres, with 0% containment. Strike teams, air tankers, and 400 personnel have responded to the fires
The fire forced the evacuation of Leona Valley, an unincorporated town of 2,200 people west of Palmdale.
Anne Ambrose, City of Palmdale says that they are evacuating 4,000 people in Palmdale — not including Leona Valley and Quartz Hill.
Animal Care and Control has deployed animal emergency response teams to the scene to assist with animal evacuations, if needed.
In Response the Red Cross Los Angeles Region has opened up three shelters for those needing shelter tonight at the following locations:
Acton Community Center, 3748 Nichels Street, Acton, CA 93510
Agua Dulce Elementary School, 11311 W. Frascati, Santa Clarita, CA 91390 (near Agua Dulce)
Marie Kerr Recreation Center, 2730 West Rancho Vista Blvd, Palmdale, CA 93551
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The Los Angeles Chapter of the Red Cross discontinued their services and participation in the San Fernando Valley Long Term Recovery Group (serving Sesnon/Marek/Sayre Wildfire Survivors) on 4/24/09
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The American Red Cross provides emergency food, clothing, shelter, and medical assistance to individuals and families affected by a disaster.
The “SAFE andWELL” List provides a way to register online as “safe and well.” From a list of standard messages, you can select those that you want to communicate to your family members, letting them know of your well-being.
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Areas Served Continued from Above:
Maywood/Pacific Palisades/Palos Verdes Estates/Rancho Palos Verdes/Redondo Beach/Rolling Hills/Rolling Hills Estates/San Fernando/Santa Clarita/South Gate
Torrance/Vernon/West Hollywood/Westlake Village/North Hollywood/Shadow Hills
Sun Valley/Studio City/Toluca Lake/Tujunga
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Main Contact: 310-445-9900
Info Center (Emergency Disaster Response): 310-445-2666
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Red Cross Los Angeles County Locations:
Chapter Headquarters
and West Los Angeles Service Center
11355 Ohio Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone: (310) 445-9900
Burbank Service Center
101 South First Street, Suite 204
Burbank, CA 91502
Phone: (818) 842-5295
East Los Angeles Service Center
2227 S. Atlantic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90040
Phone: (323) 780-7660
Inglewood Service Center
9800 S. La Cienega Blvd, Suite 101
Inglewood, CA 90301
Phone: 310 642-0230
Koreatown/Wilshire Service Center
501 Shatto Place, Suite 100
Los Angeles, CA 90020
Phone: (213) 351-6765
Santa Clarita Valley Service Center
23838 Valencia Blvd., Suite 120
City of Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Phone: (661) 259-1805
Torrance Service Center
1995 W. 190th Street, Suite 100
Torrance, CA 90504
Phone: (310) 225-2900
Van Nuys Service Center
6850 Van Nuys Blvd., Suite 110
Van Nuys, CA 91405
Phone: (818) 376-1700