Help People Impacted by Wildfires

When wildfires impact our neighbors, even a small act of generosity can bring practical help and remind people they are not alone.

1. Give to the American Red Cross
   Donations help provide shelter, meals, relief supplies, health services and emotional support to people displaced by wildfires.
   Donate or volunteer through the Red Cross

2. Register as an Oregon wildfire volunteer
   Oregon Volunteers in Disaster connects volunteers with recognized agencies that need help with shelters, food service, animal care, cleanup and other recovery work. Please register rather than traveling to a disaster area on your own.
   Sign up to volunteer

3. Support Oregon’s long-term recovery
   The Oregon Community Foundation’s Disaster Readiness and Response Fund helps communities prepare for disasters and recover after they happen.
   Give through the Oregon Community Foundation

4. Help meet food needs
   Wildfires and evacuations can disrupt access to groceries and place extra pressure on local food-assistance programs. A gift to Oregon Food Bank helps provide food throughout its statewide network.
   Donate to Oregon Food Bank

5. Donate blood
   Disasters can affect blood drives while the need for blood continues. Making an appointment is a simple, tangible way to help strengthen the emergency-response system.
   Find a Red Cross blood drive

6. Support displaced and rescued animals
   Oregon Humane Society assists animals during emergencies and operates volunteer-supported rescue programs. Donations help provide shelter, medical care and other resources for animals in need.
   Support Oregon Humane Society

7. Stand with wildland firefighters and their families
   The Wildland Firefighter Foundation provides assistance to injured firefighters and families facing hardship or loss.
   Support the Wildland Firefighter Foundation

8. Give requested supplies—not just anything
   Unrequested donations can overwhelm shelters and create storage problems. Call 211 or check online to learn what local organizations actually need and where donations are being accepted.
   Find verified needs through 211info

9. Check on people personally affected
   Reach out to evacuated friends, relatives, coworkers and neighbors. Offer a meal, temporary pet care, transportation, a place to stay or help replacing essential items. Specific offers such as “Can I bring dinner Tuesday?” are often easier to accept than “Let me know if you need anything.”

10. Pray. And keep showing up
    Pray for those who have lost homes, livelihoods or a sense of security; for firefighters and emergency workers; and for communities facing an uncertain road ahead. Continue checking in after the immediate emergency passes, when long-term encouragement and support are often needed most.

A helpful reminder: State emergency officials say financial gifts are generally the fastest and most effective way to help. Don’t enter evacuation or fire-response areas unless you are assigned through an authorized organization.