Red Cross in Curry Co., Aug. 24

The American Red Cross shelter set up for Chetco Bar Wildfire evacuees remains open in Gold Beach and continues to provide shelter and aid to people displaced from their homes. The Red Cross shelter is located at Riley Elementary School, 94350 6th St, Gold Beach, OR 97444. 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. The following services are available at the shelter to people displaced by the Chetco Bar Wildfire: * Shelter (sleeping area, cots, blankets); * Food (hot meals and snacks); * Water and coffee; * Shower facility; * Informational updates from the Fire Management Team (typically daily resident briefings); * Other assistance (dependant on individual or community needs); * Information on pet shelter assistance; * Information on livestock relocation.  For information on the Chetco Bar wildfire: * Residents in Curry County who have a landline will receive emergency notifications via that number. * Residents in need of fire information may call the Chetco Bar Fire Information Line at: 541-247-3680 or 541-316-5816 or 541-414-4489. * 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.