When a wildfire in Central California forced people to evacuate their homes, they found refuge at a Red Cross shelter. RedCrossCCR volunteers were there to comfort them and provide warm meals, health services, and essential resources. Here are some of the stories of the people we helped: • Miyoshi Higa: She captured an image of the fast-moving Mountain Fire threatening her neighborhood. “I smelled smoke and thought my neighbor was cooking,” she said. “My roommate came home and said we have to go now. We grabbed my oxygen tank, my medicines and a rescue inhaler. You couldn’t see the homes on the hill above.” • Tom Van Scive: He and his family gathered at the shelter to plan their next steps. “We just needed a place for the family to meet and regroup,” he said. “We found a friend who could take us in for a few nights, but it was comforting to know the Red Cross was here if we needed it.” • Karen Cihigoyenetche: She grabbed her ‘Bug-Out Bag’ and evacuated with her family and rescue do...