Salvation Army Responds to Bluecut Fire

Aug 18, 2016 | by Rachael Fowler

Victorville, Calif. (Aug. 18, 2016) – As the Blue Cut fire blazes through parts of San Bernardino County, The Salvation Army has teamed up with The Red Cross of the Inland Empire to provide assistance to evacuees.

The Salvation Army from Victorville is preparing and serving up to 250 meals to evacuees staying at The Red Cross shelter tonight, at the San Bernardino County Fairgrounds, 4800 7^th St. Victorville, CA.

With additional centers in Big Bear, San Bernardino, Ontario and Redlands, as well as throughout the Inland Empire, The Salvation Army is prepared to offer increased support as needed. The Salvation Army also has mobile units in the area on standby to deploy.

Along with food service, Salvation Army staff will also provide emotional and spiritual care to those in need.

Those wishing to help The Salvation Army in its short term and long term assistance to fire victims, may donate:

Online:             victorvalley.salvationarmy.org

By phone:       1-800-SAL-ARMY

By mail:           The Salvation Army
                        Fire Relief
                        P.O. Box 1389, Temecula, CA 92593

In-Kind:          The Salvation Army is specifically looking for food, water and clothing donations. All in-kind donations will be given to evacuees and fire victims.
14585 La Paz Dr.
Victorville, CA 92395

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