The American Red Cross, working together with emergency managers and community partners in Santa Barbara County, has closed the emergency shelter at the Solvang Veterans Memorial effective immediately.

Since Sunday, Red Cross volunteers have staffed a shelter 24/7 in case residents affected by Lake Fire evacuation orders and warnings needed a safe place to stay.

As the Lake Fire grows, and extreme heat and fire conditions persist throughout the area, the Red Cross said it will continue to monitor community sheltering needs across the area and stands ready to reopen shelters if needed.

For more information, visit readysbc.org.

Those who have been impacted by the Lake Fire and need sheltering assistance, may call the American Red Cross, 805-678-3073.

For more about the Lake Fire, phone the Santa Barbara County Call Center, 833-688-5551.
 
To learn about becoming a Red Cross volunteer and helping people affected by disasters, visit redcross.org/volunteer.
 
To make a gift to Red Cross Disaster Relief, visit redcross.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS, or text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.