Helping and getting help

The Red Cross is organizing relief efforts in the North Bay. Evacuees trying to connect with family and friends should check the organization’s Safe and Well website: redcross.org/safeandwell

Community volunteers who want to help in relief efforts can sign up with the Red Cross at http:// tinyurl.com/RedCrossVolOctober2017.

Donations to help those affected by California wildfires and other disasters can be made at redcross.org. People can also call (800) 733-2767 or text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.

People needing information about a missing person in Sonoma County can call the county Fire and Emergency Services Department at (707) 565-3856.

For tips on how to prepare for a wildfire, go to http://www.redcross.org/ prepare/disaster/wildfire.

For fire information in Sonoma County, call (707) 565-3856

Donations to help Tubbs Fire victims can be made here: http://biturl.in/64