Ventura County VOAD

Ventura County VOAD VCVOAD coordinates nonprofits, faith based orgs and philanthropy before, when & after disaster hits. We form partnership during the disaster \response.

The VCVOAD is intended to be a networking of organizations active in disaster. Each member of the VCVOAD will maintain its own identity and independence while closely collaborating with other VCVOAD member organizations, interfaith groups, and local, state, and/or federal authorities. The VCVOAD is not a competing or exclusionary organization. The VCVOAD is a membership organization and is reco

gnized as the local VOAD for Ventura County under the Guidelines of the Southern California Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (SCVOAD). The VCVOAD accomplishes its mission by adhering to the following principles:
Cooperation: Foster cooperation among VCVOAD member organizations at all levels and in all phases of disaster. Coordination: Coordinate the development of VCVOAD policies and procedures, and the implementation of services among VCVOAD member organizations. VCVOAD may also provide links to State and National disaster relief organizations. VCVOAD serves as advocate and liaison between member agencies and Office of Emergency Services (OES) and the disaster Incident Commander (IC) and other agencies. Communications: Exchange and disseminate information among VCVOAD member organizations, as well as local, state and federal agencies, in conjunction with the individual VCVOAD members. Collaboration: We dedicate ourselves to work together to achieve specific goals and to undertake specific projects at disaster sites.

Stay informed and Stay safe.
05/18/2026

Stay informed and Stay safe.

5/21 Noon Update: With evacuation orders for the being lifted, the Red Cross shelter at Rancho Santa Susana Community Park is now closed.

Thank you to our dedicated volunteers and partners who supported those affected and continue helping displaced families return home safely.

📞 Anyone in need of further assistance can call 1-800 RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to connect with available support and recovery resources.

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5/18 Update: in Ventura County: In partnership with Ventura County, the Red Cross is supporting an evacuation shelter for community members impacted by the Sandy Fire.

EVACUATION SHELTER:
📍Rancho Santa Susana Community Park, 5005 E Los Angeles Ave, Simi Valley, CA 93063
⛑️ Volunteers will provide safe shelter, meals and snacks, water and resources to evacuees & pets.

Call the Ventura County Incident Information Line hotline for any questions related to evacuations and sheltering at 805-465-6650.

🔥 Animal Evacuation Locations:

SMALL ANIMAL SHELTERS
Camarillo Animal Shelter
600 Aviation Drive
Camarillo, CA 93010

Simi Valley Animal Shelter
670 W Los Angeles Avenue
Simi Valley, CA 93065

LARGE ANIMAL SHELTER
Ventura County Fairgrounds
10 E Harbor Blvd.
Ventura, CA 93001

Pierce College (NEW)
6201 Winnetka Ave
Woodland Hills, CA 91367

🔥 If a wildfire threatens your area, be ready to evacuate by doing these three things:
• Place a go-bag with emergency supplies by the front door.
• Keep your pets in one room so you can grab them before you leave.
• Park your car facing your evacuation route.

Evacuating residents are encouraged to bring the following for each member of their family & pets:
◼️ Prescription & other emergency medication
◼️ Extra clothing
◼️ Pillows & blankets
◼️ Hygiene supplies
◼️ Important documents
◼️ Other comfort items for children & pets

Visit emergency.venturacounty.gov and follow Ventura County Fire Department, City of Simi Valley Government, County of Ventura - Government, Ventura County Animal Services for the latest on wildfire updates.

05/18/2026

Animal Evacuation Locations

SMALL ANIMAL SHELTERS
Camarillo Animal Shelter
600 Aviation Drive
Camarillo, CA 93010

Simi Valley Animal Shelter (not in fire path)
670 W Los Angeles Avenue
Simi Valley, CA 93065

LARGE ANIMAL SHELTER (horses & livestock)
Ventura County Fairgrounds
10 E Harbor Blvd.
Ventura, CA 93001

emergency.venturacounty.gov

Come By and Visit the Ventura Communtiy Services Expo. VCVOAD will be there and so will some of our awesome Executive Co...
03/28/2026

Come By and Visit the Ventura Communtiy Services Expo. VCVOAD will be there and so will some of our awesome Executive Committee Members. See you at 10am.

12/24/2025

Stay safe for te holidays. “Being prepared and arriving safely is the best gift you can give yourself and your loved ones”.

Stay safe, everyone. Follow the development of local government emergency measures (evacuation warnings and orders) at h...
12/24/2025

Stay safe, everyone. Follow the development of local government emergency measures (evacuation warnings and orders) at https://emergency.venturacounty.gov. Sign up to get timely alerts obtén same page!

A flash flood warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Los Angeles-Oxnard at 4:02 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 24. See link below ⬇️ bit.ly/4si157O

Ventura County neighbors: Read this. Vecinos de Ventura: Lean esto.
12/23/2025

Ventura County neighbors: Read this. Vecinos de Ventura: Lean esto.

Amigos: No olviden registrarse para recibir alertas de evacuaciones en español y en inglés. Las alertas salvan vidas! Mi...
12/23/2025

Amigos: No olviden registrarse para recibir alertas de evacuaciones en español y en inglés. Las alertas salvan vidas! Miren el enlace en la imagen para recibir notificaciones oficiales.

Hello neighbors. Do you need to fill your sandbags? Check out this information! This is going to be a heavy storm. ☔️
12/23/2025

Hello neighbors. Do you need to fill your sandbags? Check out this information! This is going to be a heavy storm. ☔️

🌧️As we prepare for heavy rainfall now is the time to get sandbags for those who need them. There are several locations across the county to fill your own sandbags: fire.venturacounty.gov/sandbag-stations/.

👉Here's more info on how to properly build and place sandbags from Ventura County Fire Department. youtube.com/watch?v=5xoHRh0Fggw

Thank you for these safety tips American Red Cross Central California Region. Friends, make sure to prepare your safety ...
12/23/2025

Thank you for these safety tips American Red Cross Central California Region. Friends, make sure to prepare your safety plan for the winter storm. Whether you’re going to be driving or staying home, make a plan!

🌧️ A major storm is expected this holiday week, which could cause possible flooding in low-lying areas, strong winds, dangerous flash flooding, and shallow debris flows in and near wildfire burn scar areas.

If you're in the path of this storm, the time to prepare is now:
- Make sure you have food and water in case of power outages.
- Charge power banks you may need if the electric goes out.
- Get medications you may need before the storm arrives.
- If you can, clean your gutters before rain starts.

Download our Red Cross Emergency app for more safety tips and to stay informed ➡️ Text ‘GETEMERGENCY to 90999 or search Red Cross in your app store.
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Se espera una tormenta fuerte durante esta semana festiva. La tormenta puede causar inundaciones en zonas bajas, vientos fuertes, inundaciones repentinas y flujos de lodo y escombros, especialmente en áreas afectadas por incendios forestales.

Si te encuentras en el camino de esta tormenta, ahora es el momento de prepararte:
Asegúrate de tener suficiente comida y agua en caso de que se vaya la luz.
Carga las baterías portátiles y los dispositivos que puedas necesitar si hay cortes de electricidad.
Consigue los medicamentos que tú o tu familia puedan necesitar antes de que llegue la tormenta.
Si es posible, limpia las canaletas antes de que empiece a llover.

📲 Descarga la aplicación de Emergencias de la Cruz Roja para obtener más consejos de seguridad y mantenerte informado ➡️ Envía un mensaje de texto con la palabra “GETEMERGENCY” al 90999 o busca Red Cross en la tienda de aplicaciones.

Get time-sensitive instructions about evacuations by signing up to get alerts at https://ready.venturacounty.gov/vc-aler...
12/23/2025

Get time-sensitive instructions about evacuations by signing up to get alerts at https://ready.venturacounty.gov/vc-alert/.
Stay safe, everyone.

Livestock owners living in flood-prone areas, please be prepared to evacuate should orders be given. We suggest preemptively moving from these areas in the event flooding occurs.

Bookmark www.VCEmergency.com for evacuation orders.
To view an incident Dashboard and Map, visit https://vcoes.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/e15ca0d2737d43cea6514043e61f1a7c

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Camarillo, CA
93012

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(805) 415-0020

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