Monetary donations allow charities the flexibility to apply your contribution to providing food, shelter, and medical supplies for those in need. You can help by donating to a nonprofit organisation — including the American Red Cross, California Fire Foundation, and the CDP California Wildfires Recovery Fund — that are currently working to minimize the suffering of those affected by the fires. In addition to donations, you can give prepaid gift cards to charities or directly to those in need to help victims of the wildfires purchase necessities like food and personal hygiene items. If you're looking to make a meaningful contribution, you can also consider giving to these organisations:
As families continue to be forced out of their homes, tourists are encouraged to leave areas surrounding the wildfires to free up hotel rooms for residents who no longer have a place to stay.