The American Red Cross is ready to help anyone affected by severe weather across Los Angeles County. To provide safe shelter and support, the Red Cross Los Angeles Region will open three emergency shelters at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 14.
Please find our latest storm response information below. If you need Red Cross assistance, please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit our shelter location below. To find open shelters near you, you can always visit redcross.org/shelter.
SHELTER LOCATIONS
Three Red Cross emergency shelters will OPEN at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 14, at the following locations to assist those impacted by storms and flooding:
- Stoner Recreation Center (1835 Stoner Ave., Los Angeles, 90025)
- College of the Canyons (26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd., Valencia, 91355)
- Arcadia Community Park (405 S Santa Anita Ave, Arcadia, CA 91006)
WHAT TO BRING TO A RED CROSS SHELTER
When you come to a Red Cross shelter, you are welcome to bring:
- Special items for children, like food/formula, diapers, extra clothing, toys, etc
- Items for pets, including a leash, pet medications, pet food and a pet carrier or crate.
- Prescription medications and medical devices you may need.
- Comfort items like pillows, blankets, towels, change of clothing, charging devices or other items you may want to have with you at the shelter.
HOW TO HELP
- At this time, we have everything needed, including donated items like water, to support our storm response efforts. In all cases, due to health code regulations, the Red Cross cannot accept donations of homecooked meals or food items not prepared in a commercial kitchen.
- We know that people are generous and want to do everything they can to help after a disaster. Our first priority is to provide shelter and support to those affected — and financial donations are the quickest and best way to help those who need it most.
- Donations of clothing and household items divert resources away from our mission — whereas financial donations can be used right away to directly help those affected, such as replacing lost items like prescription medications or reading glasses.
- You can help people affected by disasters like storms and countless other crises by making a gift to Red Cross Disaster Relief. Your gift enables the Red Cross to prepare for, respond to and help people recover from disasters big and small. Visit redcross.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS to make a donation.
- Your financial donation to the Red Cross helps provide shelter, meals, relief supplies, emotional support, recovery planning and other assistance during disasters.
- If you have a desire to help people impacted by disasters, you can make a significant impact as a Red Cross volunteer. Learn more at redcross.org/volunteer.
STAYING SAFE DURING STORMS
- Register for emergency updates from your local government or emergency response agencies. Download the free Red Cross Emergency App, which you can customize to receive local weather alerts, access preparedness information, Red Cross shelter locations and more.
- Understand the types of flood alerts that you may receive and have a plan to respond: A WATCH means Be Prepared! A watch means a flood or flash flood is possible. A WARNING means Take Action! A warning means flooding or flash flooding is already occurring or will occur soon. Take immediate precautions!
- Remember: Turn Around, Don’t Drown! Never walk, swim, or drive through floodwater. Just 6 in (15 cm) of fast-moving floodwater can knock you over, and 12 in (30 cm) can carry your vehicle away.
- If you evacuated, wait for officials to say it is safe before going home.
- Avoid fallen power lines, poles, and wires. They can electrocute you. Watch out for falling trees and other debris.
- Stay away from floodwaters. They may contain sewage, sharp items, and chemicals that can make you ill.
- Take care of yourself. You can contact the Disaster Distress Helpline for free if you need to talk to someone. Call or text 1-800-985-5990.
- For additional flood safety information, visit redcross.org/flood.
