Fourmile Fire: How to get help / How to help

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A victim assistance center, staffed with mental-health counselors, has been set up at Boulder County's Sundquist Building, 3482 N. Broadway in Boulder. Its call center can be reached at 303-441-3560.

A storefront, where fire victims can come and get clothing and other donated items for free, has been set up and stocked with community donations. The store is on the west side of Boulder Ski Deals, 2525 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. It will be open from 9 to 5ish.

An incident call center has been established to assist residents affected by the wildfire and evacuations. Residents are asked to contact the center at 303-413-7730 instead of calling 911 or the city and county dispatch lines unless there is a new emergency to report.

The Red Cross has opened a shelter at the YMCA at 2850 Mapleton Ave. in Boulder. People should bring identification, medications and items to occupy small children. Food will be provided. Small pets are allowed at the shelter. The pets will be housed away from people, but pet owners can visit their pets.

HOW TO HELP:

Take your donations directly to the following location. Volunteers are on hand to assist families in need.

Four Mile Relief Community Store (next to Boulder Ski Deals)
2525 Arapahoe
Boulder, CO

* Please have all items bagged (easier to transport)
* Non-perishable food only. Home canned goods will not be accepted.

The Boulder Office of Emergency Management asks that people who want to make donations or volunteer dial 211 or call 866-760-6489. The city can not accept perishable or prepared foods, and asks that residents not drop off donations at local fire stations.

A donation drop-off site for clothing, unused personal hygiene items, diapers and school supplies, has been set up at 3111 28th St., Boulder. It will be open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
To donate fire-fighting equipment call 720-564-2924.

The American Red Cross is accepting donations to help support Fourmile Fire evacuees. To contribute, visit northerncolorado.redcross.org or call 303-722-7474.

The Longmont Humane Society, 9595 Nelson Road, is asking for donations to support pets of evacuees. The shelter needs machine-washable blankets, towels, canned dog and cat food, pet toys and cash donations. To contribute, visit longmonthumane.org or call 303-772-1232.

The Humane Society of Boulder Valley needs blankets, towels, cat litter, canned dog and cat food, 6-foot leashes and cash donations. Visit boulderhumane.org to donate online or text "pets" to 50555 to add a $10 donation to your cell phone bill. Items can be dropped off at 2323 55th St. in Boulder.

The Boulder County Fairgrounds is seeking donations to support livestock evacuated from the fire areas. The fairgrounds needs hay, horse feed and other services. To help, contact Boulder County Parks and Open Space at 303-678-6200.

The Foothills United Way is accepting donations to support fire evacuees. To contribute to the Fourmile Canyon Fire Relief Fund, or for additional information about available resources, visit unitedwayfoothills.org or call 211 to connect with the United Way hotline.

The town of Gold Hill is accepting donations for fire victims through Paypal, at goldhilltown.com.

The Boulder Jewish Community Foundation has opened a special fund to assist those affected and displaced by the Fourmile Fire. To contribute, mark your check "Fourmile Fire Relief Fund." Checks can be mailed to: Boulder Jewish Community Foundation, P.O. Box 20338, Boulder, CO 80308

Volunteer Connection is establishing a volunteer list. For more information, e-mail [email protected].

Sparkplace is setting up an online clearinghouse of offers to help those affected by the Fourmile Fire. For more information, visit sparkplace.com.

The Boulder Canyon Firefighters Donation fund has been set up at Guaranty Bank, 1650 Pace St. in Longmont, for the firefighters who lost their homes to the Fourmile Fire.