Red Cross Cascades Region volunteers are on the ground in L.A. in the wake of deadly, destructive wildfires

LOS ANGELES (KTVZ) -- One week after wildfires ripped through the Los Angeles region, the Red Cross is still on the ground helping to provide shelter, feeding, reunification, health and mental health support, providing emergency supplies and more.

They have over 400 volunteers supporting this relief operation.

The Red Cross Cascades Region (Oregon and SW Washington) has deployed 18 people.

Here's the rest of their Tuesday update:

Last night, we staffed seven shelters with close to 800 people. That doesn’t include the people who are coming in during the day to get help and resources.

Shelters:

• They serve as a place to come in and get food, get basic health needs met and emotional support, too. 
• They are a place where people can come in and charge cell phones and laptops if their power is cut off. 
• They are also information hubs. We work with fire departments, emergency managers, forecasters and other partners to help those who’ve been evacuated get the most updated information. 

The wildfires are still burning, and we know the Santa Ana winds are forecast to flare up in the coming days.

As the wildfires in Southern California continue to burn and impact air quality, the number of Red Cross blood drive cancelations has grown, impacting hundreds of lifesaving blood donations.

Where it is safe to do so, we encourage people to schedule a blood donation appointment by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). 

The devastation from these wildfires is unbelievably sad. Our hearts go out to everyone who’ve lost their homes and communities.

We will continue to coordinate with local officials and community partners to make sure people have the help they need during this challenging time and we will remain there as long as needed.

People are still counting on us and the best way to support our work right now is by making a financial contribution.  Please go to RedCross.org or call 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767) or text “CAWILDFIRES” to 90999.

If you want to donate items, you are asked to go to 211la.org