The Southern California Highland Fire in Aguanga in Riverside County has led to thousands of people being evacuated. Take steps to stay safe and ensure your well-being. The following resources provide information on the incident, wildfire preparedness and recovery, and mental health support.
FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)
- Phone assistance: 1-800-621-3362
- California | FEMA.gov
- FEMA Mobile Products (Download the FEMA App to find open shelters or text SHELTER and your zip code. For example, “SHELTER 01234”. For Spanish text REFUGIO and your zip code. Standard text message rates apply.)
- Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) Locator
American Red Cross
- Phone assistance: 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
- Southern California Region | American Red Cross
- Redcross.org/shelter (To locate shelter)
- Mobile Apps and Voice-Enabled Skills and Actions | American Red Cross (To download Apps)
- Contact Loved Ones | Disaster Aid | Red Cross
Salvation Army
Government and Other Resources
- Highland Fire | CAL FIRE (Click here for the latest updates regarding the Highland Fire.)
- County of Riverside Emergency Management Department (EMD) | Active Events
- Highland Fire | Riverside County Department of Animal Services (24-hour staff is available to receive large and small pets, along with livestock at the San Jacinto Valley Animal Campus (581 S. Grand Ave., San Jacinto) evacuated due to wildfire. Perris Fairgrounds is available as an additional location to impacted residents. Call for assistance with animal transport: 951-358-7387.)
- AirNow.gov (Get air quality data where you live.)
- 2-1-1 (Dial 2-1-1 for help locating clothing, food, or resources for your family, 24/7.)
Wildfire Preparedness and Recovery
- Wildfires | Ready.gov
- Wildfire Safety | American Red Cross
- Evacuation & Readiness | Wildfire Risk to Communities
- Wildfires | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Wildfire Preparedness Tips | National Fire Protection Association
Mental Health Resources
- Coping with Traumatic Events
- Managing Stress in Times of Crisis
- Media Coverage of Traumatic Events
- Coping with Grief and Loss: Strategies for Healing and Moving Forward
- Helping Children Cope with Disaster
- Helping Children Cope with Traumatic Events and Emergencies
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