American Red Cross California Gold Country Region

08/26/2026

We LOVE dogs, and we know you do too! 🐶❤️

This National Dog Day, we're celebrating some of our team's furry companions and the unconditional love, comfort and joy they bring to our lives every day.

At the American Red Cross, we're proud to support pets and the people who love them. Whether it's preparing for a disaster or knowing what to do in an emergency, we're here to help keep your four-legged family members safe.

Our free Pet First Aid App is like having a vet in your pocket, offering step-by-step guidance for common pet emergencies. You can also build your confidence with our online Cat and Dog First Aid Course.

Today, we're giving a little extra love to the dogs who make our days brighter, our walks longer and our hearts fuller. ❤️🐾

08/25/2026

Did you know the American Red Cross offers free apps that can help you stay informed and prepared before, during and after all kinds of emergencies?

From weather alerts to emergency preparedness resources, the app is designed to help you and your loved ones stay informed and prepared. 📲 Text GETEMERGENCY to 90999 or visit your app store to download today.

08/24/2026

Whether the need is close to home or hundreds of miles away, Red Crossers answer the call, leaving behind their families and routines to bring help and hope to people facing their hardest days.

For the past week, Francis Huezo has been deployed to Illinois, where severe storms, tornadoes and flooding have upended lives and displaced families. Alongside fellow Red Cross disaster workers, she has helped deliver relief and support to those affected.

Francis has spent time at Multi-Agency Resource Centers distributing food, water and resources to more than 500 people in one of the hardest-hit communities.

“The hugs and thank-yous from the community made my entire deployment a joy,” Francis shared.

We are grateful to Francis and all the Red Cross volunteers who show up with compassion and care, reminding people they are not alone when they need it most. ❤️

08/23/2026

08/22/2026

**UPDATE: The American Red Cross evacuation shelter at Bret Harte High School has closed.**

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In coordination with HHSA, the American Red Cross has opened an evacuation shelter for residents impacted by the Ross Fire.

Bret Harte High School (Upper Gym)
323 S. Main Street
Angels Camp, CA
Pet-Friendly

Residents impacted by the Ross Fire who need a safe place to go are welcome at the shelter. Please continue to follow official evacuation information and updates.

CAL FIRE Updates (Ross Fire)
https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2026/8/21/ross

Know Your Evacuation Zone
Enter your address in the search bar to know your current evacuation status.
https://protect.genasys.com/en

08/22/2026

8/22 8:00 a.m. Update: The shelter at Bret Hart Union High School has closed. Thank you to first responders for keeping our community safe and our volunteers for providing a safe place for anyone impacted.

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A Red Cross evacuation shelter is open for community members displaced by the in Calaveras County.

Shelter Location:
Bret Hart Union High School (Upper Gym)
323 South Main Street, Angels Camp, CA 95221.

Red Cross volunteers will provide safe shelter, water, meals, emotional support and additional resources to evacuees and their small pets impacted by the wildfire.

If they have time, evacuating residents are encouraged to bring the following for each member of their family & small pets:
• Prescription & other emergency medication
• Extra clothing
• Pillows & blankets
• Hygiene supplies
• Important documents
• Other comfort items for children & pets

Stay safe with these tips:
• Be ready to evacuate.
• Keep your emergency kit nearby.
• Follow local authorities for evacuation updates from Calaveras County Sheriff's Office, CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit, Calaveras County Health & Human Services Agency and local news.

08/21/2026

Sometimes it only take a few hours of volunteering to make a difference for someone before, during or after a disaster.

Want to make an impact in your community? Join our volunteer team and help when it's needed most: redcross.org/volunteer

08/20/2026

9:00 p.m. CLOSED: The shelter at Jenny Lind has closed. As we're still in an active wildfire season, get prepared and stay informed as disasters can occur at any time. Visit redcross.org/prepare to start your emergency plan today.
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A Red Cross evacuation shelter is open for community members displaced by the in Calaveras County.

Shelter Location: Jenny Lind Veterans Memorial District, 300 W. Daphne Street, Valley Springs, CA, 95252.

Red Cross volunteers will provide safe shelter, water, meals, emotional support and additional resources to evacuees impacted by the wildfire.

If they have time, evacuating residents are encouraged to bring the following for each member of their family & small pets:
• Prescription & other emergency medication
• Extra clothing
• Pillows & blankets
• Hygiene supplies
• Important documents
• Other comfort items for children & pets

Stay safe with these tips:
• Be ready to evacuate.
• Keep your emergency kit nearby.
• Follow local authorities for evacuation updates from Calaveras County Sheriff's Office, CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit, Calaveras County Health & Human Services Agency and local news.

08/20/2026

On World Humanitarian Day, we celebrate the impact of people helping people.

Every day, Red Cross volunteers step up to support communities by responding to disasters, assisting military families, ensuring patients have access to lifesaving blood, teaching essential skills and offering comfort during difficult times.

At the heart of humanitarian work is the belief that everyone deserves compassion, support and dignity when they need it most.

Today, we honor humanitarian workers everywhere and thank those who dedicate themselves to serving others.

08/19/2026

While we're no longer facing a blood crisis, the blood supply is extremely vulnerable — especially as we approach new seasonal challenges, like end-of-summer travel & back-to-school activities which can disrupt donors' availability to give.