As fires rage across California and Colorado, it’s important to prioritize safety and well-being. Below are resources that offer information, preparation and recovery tips, and mental health support.
FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)
- Phone assistance: 1-800-621-3362
- FEMA Mobile Products (To search for shelters near you, text SHELTER and your ZIP code to 43362 – e.g. Shelter 12345. You may look up shelters any time through the American Red Cross shelter map or by downloading the FEMA App.)
- Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) Locator
- DisasterAssistance.gov
- Phone assistance: 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
- Red Cross Shelter Map
- Red Cross Mobile Apps and Voice-Enabled Skills/Actions (To download Apps)
- Contact Loved Ones | Disaster Aid
Government and Other Resources
- National Weather Service (Weather information.)
- AirNow.gov (Get air quality data where you live.)
- Salvation Army Search Locator
- Disasters FAQ | The Humane Society of the United States
State Resources (If you do not see resources listed for your area, please visit your city’s, county’s, or state’s website and check your local weather.)
California
- Governor Newsom Proclaims State of Emergency in Plumas, Butte and Tehama Counties Due to Fires
- California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CalFire)
- California Office of Emergency Services
- California | FEMA
- California Department of Transportation | Caltrans (Traffic conditions.)
- Power Outage Maps | California Public Utilities Commission
- California 211 (Dial 2-1-1 for help locating potential evacuation shelters and other resources for your family.)
Colorado
- Governor Polis Takes Urgent Executive Action to Provide State Resources for Alexander Mountain and Currant Creek Fires
- Governor Polis Takes Executive Action to Provide State Resources for Stone Mountain Fire
- Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) (For a list of emergency alerts by county.)
- Wildfire Information & Resources | 211 Colorado (Evacuation shelters, animal shelters, and other location specific information.)
- 211 Colorado (Dial 2-1-1 for help locating potential evacuation shelters and other resources for your family.)
- Wildfire Information Resource Center | Colorado Division of Wildfire Prevention and Control
- Colorado | FEMA
- Colorado Department of Transportation (Traffic conditions.)
- Colorado Power Outages Map
Wildfire Preparedness and Recovery
- Wildfires | Ready.gov
- Wildfire Safety | American Red Cross
- Wildfires and Your Safety | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Wildfire Preparedness Tips | National Fire Protection Association
Mental Health Resources
For any members looking for personalized support through your Assistance Program, visit our member support page or reach out to your Assistance Program directly anytime.
