The disastrous effects of the 2021 wildfires thus far have left behind over 500,000 acres of wreckage, leaving many homeless and surrounded by smoke and ash. As a result, there is a high-priority need for volunteer shelter workers, food bank volunteers, and healthcare professionals across the state. If you have the time to spare, you can volunteer to provide medical assistance and direct disaster relief to those in need. Additionally, you can help those who have been separated from their loved ones by sharing links and information about the American Red Cross Safe and Well initiative, which helps to reunite those separated from family members during disasters.