NOVEMBER 9, 2018 | 10:30 A.M.
SPRINGFIELD, MO.
Three separate wildfires are spreading across California, forcing thousands of people to evacuate their homes. Some areas, like Paradise, California, are completely devastated. Local and national news outlets have reported the fast-moving Camp Fire is spreading at the rate of 80 football fields per minute.
Convoy of Hope’s Disaster Services team is sending supplies to our hub in Chico, California. Supplies include food, water, blankets, hygiene items and cleaning kits. The product will be distributed to shelters or directly to individuals who have been affected by the fires.
Jeff Nene, Convoy of Hope’s national spokesperson, says, “We currently have product in California from our response to the Redding Fire earlier this year. Our partners in the area have immediate access to bottled water and cots and can start distributing them as needed to help those affected by the fires.”
