Ferguson Fire  Photo credit: Inciweb

July 21, 2018 - When you want to help….

In a time of crisis people naturally want to reach out and help. We appreciate those efforts and have developed a list of suggestions.

Most appreciated by firefighters:

• Thank you notes and banners
• Thank you messages posted to:
  https://www.facebook.com/SierraNF
  https://www.facebook.com/CALFIREMMU
  https://www.facebook.com/pg/mariposacountysheriff

• Donations to Wildland Firefighter Foundation

o http://www.wffoundation.org

Although we appreciate your baked goods:

• Due to health and federal contract regulations, we cannot accept any food items.

Note: Local food bank donations tend to decrease when the public chooses to donate their food to fire camp- we feed our assigned fire crews three meals a day including snacks.

The Best Suggestions:

• Mariposa County residents can contact Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (VOAD) to confirm their specific needs. (206) 966-5911 or (559) 683-4911
• Monetary donations to your local charity.
• DEFENSIBLE SPACE AROUND YOUR HOME- give emergency responders a safe area to defend your home in.
• Thank you for your cooperation!

Source: USDA