by Robert W. Wallace/American Red Cross A fierce thunderstorm with over 650 lightning strikes swept across Eastern Washington State and neighboring Idaho on August 14. Dozens of wildfires were started by the lightning that quickly became infernos due to aggressive winds. Entire communities—Conconully, Twisp, Winthrop and Tonasket—were evacuated, and hundreds of homeowners in the path … Continue reading The American Red Cross: Here Today, Here Tomorrow
Spokane Area Community Partners Join Forces to Support Red Cross Wildfire Response
Wenatchee, WA, 10:30a.m., Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015 Thanks to the generosity of the Greater Spokane community, KXLY4 television, and the Spokane Federal Credit Union, a total of over $10,000 was raised for the Red Cross Washington Wildfires relief fund on Thursday, September 3, 2015, during an all-day telethon on KXLY4. Alyssa Ando, a Greater Inland … Continue reading Spokane Area Community Partners Join Forces to Support Red Cross Wildfire Response
Finding Out For Himself
By Ginger Winings Shari Querio, left, and Mark Quireo of Chewelah, Washington, donated $10,000 to the Spokane Red Cross office after learning about the Red Cross effort to assist clients affected by the Washington wildfires. SPOKANE, WA (September 2, 2015) Mark Querio couldn't believe his ears when some of his friends said they didn't want … Continue reading Finding Out For Himself
American Red Cross Disaster Responder Is Also a Disaster Recipient
By Robert W. Wallace/American Red Cross Long time disaster responder Dan Cenis from Spokane, Washington, has answered the call from the American Red Cross numerous times to assist with major relief operations, but this one, the 2015 Washington State wildfires, had a new twist. This time, Cenis was the target of disaster, as well as … Continue reading American Red Cross Disaster Responder Is Also a Disaster Recipient
Pastor Earl Lane Welcomes American Red Cross to Pateros Community Church
By Robert W. Wallace/American Red Cross After only eight weeks as the new Pastor of the Pateros Community Church, Pastor Earl Lane found his community in disaster mode for the second time in a little more than a year. Last year wildfires devastated the town, wiping out the church parsonage and 43 additional homes, according to Lane. … Continue reading Pastor Earl Lane Welcomes American Red Cross to Pateros Community Church
Red Cross Service Centers
Red Cross Service Centers Reaching out to Fire Affected Communities The Red Cross has established service centers at the following locations: Red Cross Service Center – Red Cross Service Centers are open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and located at: Columbia 49ers located at 4984 Highway 25, Hunters, WA Pateros United Methodist Church, 124 … Continue reading Red Cross Service Centers
Resource List for Pets and Large Animals
Animal and Pet Assistance A resource list for those needing to care for pets and/or large animals Chelan area: Pets are welcome with the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society at 1474 S. Wenatchee Ave. Animal related issues for Chelan and Okanogan Counties should go to Wenatchee Humane which also serves as their animal control at 509 … Continue reading Resource List for Pets and Large Animals
Washington Wildfire Shelter Listing
Latest Shelter Locations For Those Affected by Wildfires in Washington and Idaho Panhandle A Safe Place to Stay in Times of Turmoil Red Cross shelters are open to all regardless of citizenship status. An overnight stay is not required. Shelters are a safe place to stay—day or night—and offer access to food, water, emergency relief … Continue reading Washington Wildfire Shelter Listing
Young Supporters Have a Winning Recipe: Lemonade and Cupcakes
by Ginger Winings With wildfires raging across Washington state, 12-year-old Anna Marko knew she wanted to do something to help. Her thoughts turned to fundraising by starting a lemonade stand. She contacted the local supermarket, Rosauers, who gave permission for her to set up at their location with her sister Greta and brother Jonah. With … Continue reading Young Supporters Have a Winning Recipe: Lemonade and Cupcakes
Search and Serve, Red Cross Visiting Affected Neighborhoods
Red Cross teams of disaster health professionals and other support staff are visiting areas in need. By Maggie Buckenmayer The American Red Cross is working hard to support the areas affected by the Washington wildfires with teams of Red Cross workers touring neighborhoods and finding those in need. While checking on residents in the Antoine Valley, one team … Continue reading Search and Serve, Red Cross Visiting Affected Neighborhoods
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