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Alexandria Red Cross Heads to Help Calif. Fire Victims

posted 3:54 pm Tue October 23, 2007 - Alexandria, Va.

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The Alexandria Chapter of the American Red Cross is heading to Southern California Tuesday to help disaster relief workers and fire victims.

The dozen wildfires in California have burned more than 700 homes and set 245,957 acres - 384 square miles - ablaze. At least 270,000 people have been evacuated. The wildfires have claimed at least one life and injured dozens, many firefighters. Forecasts call for hotter temperatures and high winds that most expect to dramatically increase the destruction.

President Bush has also mobilized federal emergency assistance establishment Tuesday on behalf of Southern California officials struggling with devastating wildfires that are forecast to get bigger. California Democratic Sen. Barbara Boxer complained on Capitol Hill Tuesday that the ability of the state's National Guard to respond to disasters like the fires has been compromised because too much of its equipment and personnel are committed in Iraq.

To date, the Red Cross has sheltered thousands of individuals and families who have been forced from their homes; additionally, providing meals and snacks, crisis counseling, and health services to disaster victims and relief workers.

You can help those affected by the Southern California Wildfires by making a donation by calling 1-800-HELP NOW or 1-800-257-7575 (Spanish). You can also make a secure online contribution by clicking here.

Latest Comment on Alexandria Red Cross Heads to Help Calif. Fire Victims

beedazzeld

7:48 pm on 10/23/07

Does anyone know if the FireFighters have food. This morning I heard a comment of a Fireman asking a reporter to bring like 20 burgers. Just a few minutes ago I spoke with someone and her Husband (a Firefighter)has been out since yesterday with the fire's and has had only 3 candy bars. People want to help our FireFighters. But don't know how. And what's going on with that. They NEED FOOD & WATER TOO!

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