The Red Cross received $2,000 in donations recently to support wildfire evacuation efforts across Oregon. Middle Oregon Credit Union, Dutch Brothers, and KTVZ News contributed $1,000 to the total donation. Cheri Helt of Stacks and Steve Helt of Zydeco matched that amount by each providing $500 to support the relief efforts.

Supporting Wildfire Evacuees

Since the beginning of the summer, the Red Cross has opened 16 shelters throughout Oregon to assist those affected by wildfires. These facilities have provided 1,300 meals and 400 overnight stays for residents in need. Morgan Schmidt, a representative for the Red Cross, described the importance of the organization’s role during emergency evacuations.

Red Cross shelters are designed to serve anyone needing assistance, regardless of whether they intend to stay the night. Displaced residents can visit the facilities to eat a meal, escape smoke, or take a break during the evacuation process.

Original reporting: KTVZ (Central Oregon) — read the source article.