Hands On Inland Empire

October 23, 2007

Wildfires Volunteer Information

As you know, wildfires exploded across the Inland Empire and much of Southern California on Monday, destroying at least 138 structures locally and consuming hundreds more throughout our parched region that has endured the driest year on record.

Two major blazes, the Grass Valley Fire and the Slide Fire, urged on by Santa Ana winds gusting to 70 mph, charred nearly 2,000 acres in the San Bernardino Mountains. More fires burned in San Bernardino, Devore and Ontario.

Hands On Inland Empire and San Bernardino County 2-1-1 are monitoring the situation and preparing to respond to any calls for volunteer response to this emergency.

To be able to react quickly when need emerges, we are compiling a special mailing list for volunteers who wish to respond this emergency.

I want to Volunteer

If you already have an account at Hands On Inland Empire:
Click here to log into your account and join the "Wildfires 2007 Response Team" to be added to the mailing list for volunteer opportunities in conjunction with the fires.

We also recommend you update your personal profile to reflect an interest in "Disaster Relief / Response"

New Volunteers
If you are not already registered with Hands On Inland Empire, you first need to register and set up an account for yourself. Click here to register.

After registering, you will receive an automatic e-mail message with a link to activate your account. Once you have done so, you will be prompted to update your information in the Member Center. Follow the link to do so and indicate your skills and interests. Be sure to check the interest category "Disaster Relief / Response."

Finally, click here to join the "Wildfires 2007 Response Team" to be added to the mailing list for volunteer opportunities in conjunction with the fires.

We Need Volunteers

If you have a disaster-related volunteer need, we have volunteers waiting to be dispatched! Contact Larry Deckel at ldeckel@ieuw.org or (909) 980-2857 x208. Leave your contact information along with your location, number of volunteers needed, and special skills (ie. truck drivers, carpenters, child care, food service, etc.) desired.