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Red Cross Cascades Region Opens Fire Evacuation Shelter In Camas As Nakia Creek Wildfire Grows - 10/16/22

At the request of CRESA, the Red Cross Cascades Region is opening a fire evacuation shelter at the Camas Church, 2204 NE Birch St., Camas, WA, 98607 in response to level 3 evacuations on the Nakia Creek wildfire burning in Clark County. We will send additional updates as they become available. 

 

WILDFIRE SAFETY STEPS 

A wildfire can spread very quickly, leaving you little time to get to safety. Be prepared to evacuate at a moment’s notice and obey all evacuation orders from officials. 

  • Back your car into the garage or park it outside, facing the direction of your evacuation route. 
  • Keep your pets in one room, so you can find them if you need to evacuate quickly. 
  • Limit exposure to smoke and dust. Keep indoor air clean by closing windows and doors to prevent outside smoke from getting in. 
  • Don’t use anything that burns, such as candles, fireplaces and gas stoves. 

If you’re trapped outdoors, crouch in a pond, river or pool. 

  • Don’t put wet clothing or bandanas over your mouth or nose, as moist air can cause more damage to your airway than dry air at the same temperature. 
  • If there is no body of water, look for shelter in a cleared area or among a bed of rocks. Lie flat, face-down and cover your body with soil. Breathe the air close to the ground to avoid scorching your lungs or inhaling smoke. 

Don’t return home until officials say it’s safe to do so. 

  • Inspect the roof immediately and extinguish any sparks or embers. Wildfires may have left embers that could reignite. 
  • Check your home for embers that could cause fires. Look for signs of a fire including smoke or sparks. 
  • Avoid damaged or downed power lines, poles and wires. 
  • Keep a close eye on your animals. Hidden embers and hot spots could burn them. 
  • Wet down debris to minimize breathing in dust particles. 
  • Wear work gloves and shoes with heavy soles. 
  • Throw out any food that has been exposed to heat, smoke or soot. 

Download the Red Cross Emergency app for real-time alerts, open Red Cross shelter locations and expert advice on wildfires. 

  • The Emergency app includes an “I’m Safe” feature that help people check on loved ones. 
  • Search “American Red Cross” in app stores, or go to redcross.org/apps. 

About the American Red Cross:

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.

 

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Red Cross Cascades Region Opens Fire Evacuation Shelter In Camas As Nakia Creek Wildfire Grows - 10/16/22

At the request of CRESA, the Red Cross Cascades Region is opening a fire evacuation shelter at the Camas Church, 2204 NE Birch St., Camas, WA, 98607 in response to level 3 evacuations on the Nakia Creek wildfire burning in Clark County. We will send additional updates as they become available. 

 

WILDFIRE SAFETY STEPS 

A wildfire can spread very quickly, leaving you little time to get to safety. Be prepared to evacuate at a moment’s notice and obey all evacuation orders from officials. 

  • Back your car into the garage or park it outside, facing the direction of your evacuation route. 
  • Keep your pets in one room, so you can find them if you need to evacuate quickly. 
  • Limit exposure to smoke and dust. Keep indoor air clean by closing windows and doors to prevent outside smoke from getting in. 
  • Don’t use anything that burns, such as candles, fireplaces and gas stoves. 

If you’re trapped outdoors, crouch in a pond, river or pool. 

  • Don’t put wet clothing or bandanas over your mouth or nose, as moist air can cause more damage to your airway than dry air at the same temperature. 
  • If there is no body of water, look for shelter in a cleared area or among a bed of rocks. Lie flat, face-down and cover your body with soil. Breathe the air close to the ground to avoid scorching your lungs or inhaling smoke. 

Don’t return home until officials say it’s safe to do so. 

  • Inspect the roof immediately and extinguish any sparks or embers. Wildfires may have left embers that could reignite. 
  • Check your home for embers that could cause fires. Look for signs of a fire including smoke or sparks. 
  • Avoid damaged or downed power lines, poles and wires. 
  • Keep a close eye on your animals. Hidden embers and hot spots could burn them. 
  • Wet down debris to minimize breathing in dust particles. 
  • Wear work gloves and shoes with heavy soles. 
  • Throw out any food that has been exposed to heat, smoke or soot. 

Download the Red Cross Emergency app for real-time alerts, open Red Cross shelter locations and expert advice on wildfires. 

  • The Emergency app includes an “I’m Safe” feature that help people check on loved ones. 
  • Search “American Red Cross” in app stores, or go to redcross.org/apps. 

About the American Red Cross:

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.

 

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