Arizona VOAD

🚨 Shelter Update

The Red Cross is transitioning to a single shelter at Lee Kornegay Middle School.

📍 Lee Kornegay Middle School
4635 Railroad Ave, Miami, AZ 85539

The shelter at High Desert Middle School will close today.

The Red Cross remains committed to assisting those affected by the recent flooding. If you need resources or a safe place to stay, our doors are open.

In response to flooding in Globe, the American Red Cross has opened an evacuation shelter at High Desert Middle School (4000 High Desert Dr, Globe, AZ).

Anyone in need of a safe place is welcome. Please help spread the word to those who may be affected.

🚨 In response to flooding in Globe, AZ, the American Red Cross has opened an evacuation center at High Desert Middle School.

📍 High Desert Middle School
4000 High Desert Dr, Globe, AZ

Anyone in need of a safe place is welcome.

🚨 WILDFIRE ALERT: Greer, Arizona 🚨 

A rapidly growing wildfire, known as the Greer Fire is currently burning in eastern Arizona.

For real-time updates and official information, follow the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management on X (formerly Twitter).

Stay alert and prioritize safety

Arizona Heat Awareness Week is May 5–9!
As summer temperatures soar, it’s more important than ever to stay informed and safe.
Join us in spreading the word about heat safety during Week. Each day focuses on a key theme using the H.E.A.T. acronym:

H – Health (Mon)
E – Environment (Tues)
A – Awareness (Wed)
T – Take Action (Thurs)
Summary (Fri)

Last year, Arizona experienced record-breaking heat. Let’s work together to prevent heat-related illness and save lives.

Stay cool. Stay safe. Stay informed.
Learn more:

AZDHS | Epidemiology & Disease Control - Heat Safety Information about extreme weather and public health in Arizona.

Stay Cool & Stay Prepared!
Are you involved in heat relief or managing cooling centers?
Join the Red Cross Cooling Center Best Practices Workshops and learn how to better protect your community during extreme heat events!
Workshop Dates (In-Person - Phoenix HQ):
Apr 15 | May 20 | Jun 24 | Jul 22 | Aug 19
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: 4747 N 22nd St, Suite 100, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Register today: https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=vms_public_form&form_id=15047

Let’s work together to keep our communities safe from the heat!
Questions? Contact Laura King
📞 480-250-5016
📧 [email protected]

Form The American Red Cross helps prepare communities for emergencies and keep people safe every day thanks to caring people who support our work. Please support your local Red Cross.

AZVOAD continues to monitor the LA Wildfires. Here are some links that may be helpful:
https://www.ca.gov/LAfires/ < Includes links for real-time information, resources and assistance. There is also downloadable resources in both English and Spanish.

2025 Los Angeles Fires | CA.gov Resources for Californians Impacted by 2025 Early January Los Angeles County Fires.

UPDATE FROM EMERGENCY NETWORK LOS ANGELES (ENLA)

If you are looking to donate or volunteer due to the fires:
We appreciate your interest, however, ENLA is not accepting food or non-food items (clothes, blankets, furniture, etc.) until needs have been assessed and we are clear about what is needed and how to provide help.

For volunteer opportunities, please visit LA Works at

2025 FIRES | L.A. Works Learn how to become a Disaster Volunteer.

The Red Cross responds to a home fire every 8 minutes. Help them save lives in Tolleson by volunteering to help install free smoke alarms. See link below.

Next week, on November 20, at 2:00 pm ET, NEMA is hosting our next EMpowerment E-Learning Series. This session, sponsored by National Emergency Management and Response, is titled: “Disaster Case Management Resource Navigation - Supporting Survivors During and After a Disaster.”
To learn more about this session and to register, visit: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqd-6rrjMsHNc30YRDF2KmxHUwavg2peBj