Where to go for help, and how to help with the fire
Posted: 06.27.2012 at 2:36 AM
Updated: 06.27.2012 at 9:30 AM
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Belongings:

Roxborough storage in Centennial will store evacuees' supplies for free. You can call Tahmra Copeland at (303) 948-1368

Donate:

Care and Share is accepting non-perishable food items.

Walgreens stores throughout southern Colorado are accepting non-perishable food items on behalf of Care and Share.

Applebee's on Highway 85/87 will be collecting money for evacuees.

The Red Cross is accepting monetary donations.

Lodging:

Double Tree Colorado Springs and the Mining Exchange are both offering discounted rates for evacuees.

Pets/Animals:

The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region will be accepting evacuated pets at their main location (610 Abbott Lane) and a second location at the Freedom Financial Services Expo (3650 North Nevada Avenue).

SecurCare is allowing evacuees to park RVs or horse trailers at their 1545 S. Nevada Ave.

Shelters:

Fort Carson and Peterson Air Force Base are preparing shelters on Post for Air Force Academy evacuees

Kirk Hall at the Douglas County Fairgrounds is a Red Cross shelter

Cheyenne Mountain High School, the Southeast YMCA and Summit Elementary are all official Red Cross shelters.