City of Fillmore

Thomas Fire - Fillmore Community Meeting Thursday, Dec 14 @ 7:30 pm, Fillmore Middle School Gym, 543 A Street. Spanish translation provided. Meeting for residents of Fillmore and unincorporated parts of Ventura County near Fillmore.

American Red Cross of Ventura County

The American Red Cross is continuing to provide relief to hundreds of residents, as they seek refuge in multiple shelters across Southern California. Overnight, almost 590 people took refuge from the fires in 12 Red Cross and community shelters. The following Red Cross shelter locations are open to assist anyone affected by wildfires:

Ventura County Fairgrounds,10 W Harbor Boulevard, Ventura, CA 93001
Nordhoff High School, 1401 Maricopa Hwy, Ojai, CA 93023
Oxnard College, 4000 S Rose Ave., Oxnard, CA 93033
UCSB Recreation Center, 516 Ocean Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93117 (Parking in Lot 16)
Santa Paula Community Center, 530 W. Main Street, Santa Paula, CA 93060
Sylmar Recreation Center, 13109 Borden Ave., Sylmar, CA 91342
Branford Recreation Center, 13306 Branford St., Arleta, CA 91331
Westwood Recreation Center, 1350 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025

“More than 250 Red Cross workers are on hand to provide safe lodging, hot meals, health services, and more to hundreds of residents impacted by these fires,” said Red Cross Executive Director Kimberly Coley. “The Red Cross will be here as long as there is a need, making sure that anyone affected is safe and comfortable.”

How to Help
The Red Cross is able to provide disaster relief services during wildfire season thanks to the generosity of the community. Call, click or text to give: call 1-800 RED CROSS, visit redcross.org, or text REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.

Each disaster is unique and so are the needs of its victims. Financial donations are the quickest and best way to get help to the people who need it most. The Red Cross is actively working to identify community partners who can collect, sort, and redistribute donated goods. In contrast, financial donations can be accessed quickly and put to use right away to directly help and support those affected.

The Red Cross is accepting new volunteers who are interested in supporting wildfire relief efforts. Visit redcross.org/volunteer to begin an application. Once submitted, Red Cross representatives will contact the applicants regarding orientation and volunteer opportunities.

Stay Connected
Impacted residents can safely and securely list themselves as safe and well by registering at redcross.org/safeandwell. Friends and family are able to search the database for messages from their loved ones.

Download the Red Cross Emergency App for preparedness information and shelter locations at your fingertips. Look for it in your app store, or text GETEMERGENCY to 90999.

Ventura County Sheriff's Department

In the wake of Thomas Fire, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office reminds residents that charity and home repair scams often follow disasters. The Sheriff’s Office warns people about urgent appeals for charitable donations, and cautions residents in stricken areas about fraudulent home repair offers. The scammers often play on the emotions of people especially during major incidents.

If you are asked to make a charitable donation to help people in disaster affected areas, consider these tips:

Donate to charities you know and trust.

Be alert for charities that seem to have sprung up overnight.

Do not give out personal or financial information including your credit card or bank account number unless you know the charity is reputable.

Never send cash by mail.

Be suspicious of random calls requesting a donation.

Be cautious about clicking on links in emails requesting a donation.

Check out a charity before you donate by contacting the Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance at 703-276-0100 or at website www.give.org

Remember, fraudsters also target disaster affected areas, hoping to cash in on insurance settlements. Home and business owners who need to hire a contractor should:

Check the contractor’s identification and references.

Verify the contractor’s license though the State Contractors Board at http://www.cslb.ca.gov/

Ask for copies of the contractor’s general liability and worker’s compensation insurance.

Avoid paying more than the minimum in advance.

Deal with reputable people in your community.

Call local law enforcement if you suspect a con.

For more information on giving to victims of the Thomas Fire you can contact the below charities:

Ventura County United Way - http://vcunitedway.org/ or by calling (805) 485-6288.
Salvation Army - http://www.salvationarmy.org/ or by calling 1-800-SAL-ARMY.
American Red Cross - http://www.redcross.org/ or by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS

Ventura County Sheriff's Department

Mandatory evacuations for the following areas:

Area encompassed by Hall Road on the west, Sespe Creek on the east, Highway 126 on the south, and Las Padres National Forest on the north.

Evacuation Center - Santa Paula Community Center - 530 West Main Street in Santa Paula.

Incident hotline 805-465-6650

http://www.readyventuracounty.org for more info.

Ventura County Sheriff's Department

Voluntary evacuations are now in effect for the following areas near city of Fillmore:

Sespe Creek on the west, Fillmore City limits on the south, Burson Ranch Road on the east, and the Los Padres National Forest boundary to the north.

Residents within those boundaries should be prepared to evacuate immediately. They should have valuables packed and be ready to leave when notified to do so.

People with mobility restrictions or in need of assistance should call 911 if they need help evacuating the area. Those requiring assistance should make arrangements to leave now.

Residents evacuating from the Fillmore area can go to the Santa Paula evacuation shelter at the Santa Paula Community Center at 530 W. Main Street in the city of Santa Paula.
Instructions:

Evacuate to the Santa Paula Community Center at 530 W. Main Street in the city of Santa Paula