The American Red Cross is helping wildfire victims find shelter and food. Call the American Red Cross hotline at 1-800-RED CROSS or text CAWILDFIRES to 90999 to make a donation. The nonprofit organization urged Californians to sign up to give blood, noting that blood donations have dropped since the fires began.

As crews continue to fight devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Financial Institutions (DFI) urges generous Ohioans who plan to support relief efforts to exercise caution to ensure their donations are directed to reputable and legitimate organizations.