The Blue Cut Fire continues to rage throughout the Inland Empire, leaving thousands of victims and evacuees in need. Here is how you can help:
Make a Donation
United Way
The United Way Inland Empire has established a Fire Relief Fund in collaboration with other community and nonprofit partners for the collection of financial donations to help residents impacted by the Blue Cut Fire.
“We are deeply concerned about the High Desert community and the devastation we are witnessing in the wake of this horrific fire,” United Way Inland Empire President and CEO Dr. Jonathan Lorenzo Yorba told the Daily Press.
Contributions will be used to address both the short‐ and long‐term needs of people affected by the Blue Cut Fire, according to the United Way – with 100 percent of all contributions directed to recovery efforts for those affected by the Blue Cut Fire.
Donations can be made online here or by texting RELIEF to 40403.
Red Cross
In response to the Blue Cut Fire, the American Red Cross Serving San Bernardino County has opened two shelters to provide for the immediate needs of those affected by the fire.
These Red Cross shelters proved people with a safe and clean place to stay, food, hydration, emotional support and health services. Trained Red Cross volunteers and staff are on call round-the-clock and ready to assist in various aspects including sheltering, feeding, disaster assessment, casework, and more.
Information on donating can be found here.
Salvation Army
For those interested in donating clothing or other items to those affected by the Blue Cut Fire, donated materials can be taken to the following Salvation Army locations:
The Salvation Army
925 West 10th Street
San Bernardino, CA 92411
909-888-1336
Hours: 9am – 3:30pm
The Salvation Army Social Service Office
14585 La Paz Drive
Victorville, CA 92395
760-245-2545
Hours: 9am – 12pm and 1pm – 3pm
Deseret Industries Thrift Store
16593 Valley Blvd.
Fontana, CA 92335
909-854-3946
Hours: Monday 8-6 and Tuesday-Saturday 8-8
More information can be found here.
Open Your Home
Airbnb has activated a tool used during disasters where people displaced from their homes can stay with hosts free of charge.
“This concept began organically back in 2012 in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, and has since grown into a global disaster response initiative that makes it easy for Airbnb hosts to provide space for people in need when disasters like this strike. We also have our disaster tool currently activated for the victims of the Louisiana floods as well,” an Airbnb spokesperson said in a statement.
Visit the Airbnb site for more information.
This post will be updated as new info comes in.
