Assistance Needed? Assistance Available.
Deb Doodah, Wed Sep 09 2020, 08:45PM

During these critical times in our mountain communities, there may be someone in need and others who can offer assistance. This is the time we pull together and become a community.

If you need assistance during the fire, please add to this thread. If you are someone that can help out with a specific need or have services available please post here as well. If you have received the assistance you requested, please let us know and we will mark your post as fulfilled to avoid duplication.

Please bear with us as we figure out the best way to do this. Also, no negative comments are allowed in this thread - they will be deleted.

Re: Assistance Needed? Assistance Available.
Sportyj, Wed Sep 09 2020, 09:57PM

We can help with a place to stay, animal evacuations, food, etc.

Re: Assistance Needed? Assistance Available.
Craig ⭐, Wed Sep 09 2020, 10:12PM

Thank you again Debbie for setting this up! I will offer up whatever I can to the numerous folks impacted by these tragic fires. I am in Big Bear City.

Re: Assistance Needed? Assistance Available.
RookieMtnGoat, Wed Sep 09 2020, 10:19PM

I’m in Arrowbear. I have a large dog crate (St Bernard size) if someone can use it to evacuate or secure a pet. Don’t have much else but do have some space to store random “stuff” if you had to evacuate and want to unload from your car. PM me.

Re: Assistance Needed? Assistance Available.
Denny59, Mon Sep 14 2020, 04:41PM

If we had to leave my 73 hubby would need help putting my oxygen concentrator in our car,,it is heavy. as we have no place to go but a hotel we r not yet leaving until a warning is posted. We live in BBC off Van Deusen . We did go through the last evac in 2003? but I wasn't sick then Thanks ,Denny59 aka Denise



Re: Assistance Needed? Assistance Available.
Sportyj, Mon Sep 14 2020, 05:05PM

Denny59 - I don’t live far from there. If we get a warning we can come help.


SPORTYJ - I have asked Denny59 to reach out to you via the private message system so that you guys can connect in advance of really needing the assistance. Thanks so much for reaching out and being a great neighbor! Deb Doodah!

Re: Assistance Needed? Assistance Available.
LupinOne, Mon Sep 14 2020, 05:12PM

Resource numbers:
Animal Control for evacuated fuzzy kids: 800-472-5609
Red Cross Temporary Evacuation Point: Redlands East Valley High School
Red Cross after 7pm (virtual TEP): (760) 646-3824

Re: Assistance Needed? Assistance Available.
Deb Doodah, Wed Sep 16 2020, 11:22AM



Hi Everyone! Denny59 is still looking to connect with someone that lives in her area that may be able to help should they need to leave the mountain. Is there anyone that can help her and her husband out?

Thanks!


Re: Assistance Needed? Assistance Available.
BootsNBridles, Thu Sep 17 2020, 07:57AM

Sportyj HAS reached out. Can't do anything if neighbors who need help don't reach out to those who have offered it!


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Denny59, Thu Sep 17 2020, 08:20AM

I 'm sorry but didn't see anything or an email? What did I miss? I apologize if I misses something

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Denny59, Thu Sep 17 2020, 08:24AM

Sportyj..so sorry I missed your reply..I sure appreciate your offer. I need to osed that machine until we actually would have to leave. We are off North Shore and Vn Deuusen. I just wouldn't want to hold anyone up if we ere in totl evac mode.

Re: Assistance Needed? Assistance Available.
Deb Doodah, Thu Sep 17 2020, 01:51PM

SportyJ was not able to help due to a personal situation.

Boots - please don't assume that someone isn't responding. I have been talking with Denny59 in the background and she was aware of the situation.

We are still looking for some assistance for Denny59.


Re: Assistance Needed? Assistance Available.
wisteria1, Thu Sep 17 2020, 03:40PM

Deb and Denny - please check your PMs. I have a friend in that neighborhood who would be happy to help, if the situation arises. As I'm also oxgen-dependent, I would strongly advise you not wait till the very last minute because any panic (or even rushing around too quickly) is going to be harmful for you. I've sent you both my friend's email so you can contact her directly. She's a sweetheart

Re: Assistance Needed? Assistance Available.
Deb Doodah, Thu Sep 17 2020, 04:48PM

Thank you so very much Wisteria! Connecting folks to help each other is fantastic!


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Desertmtngirl, Tue Sep 06 2022, 09:34AM

I am dth in Pearblossom. If things get ugly-which they won’t! I have room for all kinds of critters and can fit a few people too. Smoke moving in but otherwise safe. 661-944-0647, 661-435-6368

Re: Assistance Needed? Assistance Available.
SCM ALERT🚨, Mon Sep 12 2022, 12:21PM

THANK YOU so much DesertMtnGirl for offering up help during this event. Luckily our firefighters will not be beat! You ROCK!