Napa County, Valley Fire Press Release, September 18, 2015

Napa County Press Release

Location where CVNL is coordinating volunteers. Please note update to the press release below.

Important update from Napa County, 9/19/15

“DONATION UPDATE: Because of your generosity, the Calistoga shelter for Valley Fire evacuees is overwhelmed with donations and cannot accept any more items at this time. We are proud to be part of this community and thank you for your support. Please continue donating funds online or volunteering through many organizations such as the Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership. We are in the process of ensuring your donations get in the hands of Valley Fire evacuees.

In the meantime, please stay tuned for what might be needed in the coming weeks.

The Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership is coordinating volunteers at the Valley Fire Shelter in Calistoga. Community members interested in volunteering may register here.

Interested volunteers may also register on site at the Napa County Fair in Calistoga. Please check-in at the volunteer table located between the Tubbs Building and Butler Pavilion near Gate 3 off of N. Oak Street in Calistoga from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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September 18, 2015

Media Contact:
Molly Rattigan
molly.rattigan@countyofnapa.org
707.253.4112

(SEE UPDATE ABOVE)
DONATION AND VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
FOR VALLEY FIRE CALISTOGA SHELTER

NAPA, California — Effective Saturday, September 19th, the official donation drop-off site for the Valley Fire Shelter will be the Calistoga Beverage Company located at 865 Silverado Trail North, Calistoga, CA 94515. Donations will be accepted 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Needed Items: battery operated camping lanterns, touch lights, flashlights or headlamps (please include batteries); plus sized clothing and undergarments; coats and jackets in all sizes; new beanies and sun hats; neck coolers; sunscreen; lip balm; hair ties; waterproof storage tubs in various sizes.

Due to the generous support of the community, the shelter has plenty of clothing (coats and plus size clothing still needed), toilet paper, baby items and water.

The Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership is coordinating volunteers at the Valley Fire Shelter in Calistoga. Community members interested in volunteering may register at: http://volunteer.cvnl.org/event/detail/?event_id=22356

Interested volunteers may also register on site at the Napa County Fair in Calistoga. Please check-in at the volunteer table located between the Tubbs Building and Butler Pavilion near Gate 3 off of N. Oak Street in Calistoga from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. General Information: www.napacountyfair.org/valleyfire

To receive automatic updates, please register at http://local.nixle.com/city/ca/napa.

County Executive Office 1195 Third St. Suite 310 Napa, CA 94559
www.countyofnapa.org
Nancy Watt County Executive Officer, Brad Wagenknecht District 1, Mark Luce District 2, Diane Dillon District 3, Alfredo Pedroza District 4, Keith Caldwell District 5