*Total Red Cross Support Statistics for this operation will be updated on Monday July 3, 2017.
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Update: Saturday, July 1, 2017, 10 AM – The Red Cross shelter remains open at the Escalante Middle School, 141 Baker Lane, Durango, CO. Overnight there were 15 people residing in the shelter with a few people staying outside in campers.
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| Durango residents attend community meeting Friday evening Photo by Gayle Dixon/American Red Cross |
Progress was made on the fire bringing it 29% containment as of Friday evening, June 30. Some residents have been able to return to their homes while others remain on evacuation orders.
Red Cross support statistics –
Number of overnight stays since the shelter was opened – 31 through Friday with another 15 overnight.
Total meals provided – 254
Snacks provided – 628
Comfort/Hygiene kits provided – 177
Number of volunteers and staff supporting the community (including virtual support) – 20
The Red Cross continues to man the shelter with trained volunteers in an effort to provide comfort
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| Volunteer Janet Neil works at the hygiens supplies table. Photo by Gayle Dixon/American Red Cross |
and support. The shelter will remain open as needed to support the Durango community.
How can you help?
Please do not bring donations to the Red Cross shelter. There is currently ample supplies available to support those people impacted. If there is a need for additional supplies we will broadcast that information on traditional and social media.
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| Volunteer Clay Weathers holds a case of water. and shows that there are plenty of supplies on hand. Photo by Gayle Dixon/American Red Cross |
The best way to help is to donate financially to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief. A donation to Disaster Relief allows the Red Cross to respond quickly to disasters, big and small. To donate to the Red Cross go
to redcross.org and click on Donate. You can also call 1-800-RedCross and you can text the word redcross to 90999 and a $10 donation will be billed to your mobile phone bill.
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Update: Friday, June 30, 2017, 10 AM – The Red Cross shelter remains open at the Escalante Middle School in Durango. Overnight there were 12 people residing in the shelter with a few people staying outside in campers.
The Red Cross continues to man the shelter with trained volunteers in an effort to provide comfort and support. The shelter will remain open as needed to support the Durango community.
How can you help?
Please do not bring donations to the Red Cross shelter. There is currently ample supplies available to support those people impacted. If there is a need for additional supplies we will broadcast that information on traditional and social media.
The best way to help is to donate financially to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief. A donation to Disaster Relief allows the Red Cross to respond quickly to disasters, big and small. To donate to the Red Cross go to redcross.org and click on Donate. You can also call 1-800-RedCross and you can text the word redcross to 90999 and a $10 donation will be billed to your mobile phone bill.
For more information about the fire and community support visit:
http://durangogov.org/LightnerCreekFire and follow the sites listed below.
#LightnerCreekFire
social media links below:
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Durango, CO, Thursday, June 29, 2017, 2 PM – The Red Cross has opened a shelter for those people evacuated due to the Lightner Creek Wildfire near Durango, CO.