Red Cross in Curry Co., Aug. 22

The American Red Cross continues to shelter people evacuated because of the Chetco Bar Fire in Curry County. The Red Cross housed approximately 50 people in the Gold Beach Red Cross shelter Sunday night, Aug. 20, located at Riley Elementary School, 94350 6th St, Gold Beach, OR 97444. Information on Red Cross shelter assistance: * Individuals and families in need of shelter assistance may simply show up at the shelter for help. * People facing evacuations and in need of shelter assistance may call (888) 680-1455. For information on the Chetco Bar wildfire: * Residents in Curry County who have a landline will receive emergency notifications via that number. * Residents who do not have a landline or want to receive notifications on a cell phone must sign up for Emergency Alerts. To do this, go to the Curry County website or visit https://member.everbridge.net/index/89280773623773#/login  * Residents in need of fire information may call the Chetco Bar Fire Information Line at: 541-247-3680. * Residents facing evacuations should make arrangements to move property and livestock. Caged animals and livestock can relocate to the Curry County Fairgrounds (event center at the beach). For more info on livestock relocation to the fairgrounds, call 541-425-1821.