Islamic Relief USA

SEE CAT FACILITY RECORD for Islamic Relief USA Haiti Operations at:

https://ccc.haghy.com/shelters/5893

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http://www.irw.org/campaigns/wildfires

California Wildfires

The devastating October wildfires in California forced more than 500,000 people to leave their homes and resulted in the largest evacuation in the history of the state of California. Islamic Relief is asking supporters to donate towards the Natural Disasters Fund to help the victims.

Islamic Relief Response

On Wednesday, October 24, Islamic Relief dispatched experienced staff to the San Diego area to assess the fire damage and discover what assistance is needed. Islamic Relief’s team included two staff members with over two years of experience of responding to natural disasters from Hurricane Katrina.

The assessment was conducted through three teams, led by Islamic Relief staff and also compromising of local volunteers. The assessment included meeting with the Islamic Center of San Diego, which was housing evacuees, and also visiting shelters and other sites to see how Islamic Relief could best use its experience and resources to provide urgent aid.

Following the meeting with the community members in San Diego and the field assessment, Islamic Relief has taken the following actions to assist those affected by the fires:
• Cover housing and food costs of evacuees
• Assemble "Care Packages:" hygiene kits consisting of toothbrushes/toothpastes, hand sanitizers, hand towels, and other items.
• Redirect hygiene packages from our Hurricane Katrina efforts in Louisiana for distribution to those in need

Islamic Relief is continuing to collaborate with communities in the affected areas of San Diego to provide help to those in need.

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Per OC Register, 10-24-07

Accepting in-kind donations and financial donations.