Groups aiding fire victims seek donations

The Idaho Bureau of Homeland Security has sent out a list of relief organizations helping victims of wildfires across Idaho, which are seeking cash donations. “While we understand and deeply appreciate the intentions behind donations of food, citizens are being encouraged to donate cash,” said Jerry Zumalt, Idaho County’s disaster management coordinator, in the BHS release. “That’s because food items are perishable and storage and distribution logistics are complicated in times of crisis like this.  We won’t turn people away but we strongly encourage citizens to donate cash.”

Here’s the bureau’s list:

Idaho Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters – info@idavoad.org Donations can be sent to IDAVOAD,  P.O. Box 16761, Boise, Idaho 83705-6761

The American Red Cross of Greater Idaho – http://www.redcross.org/id/boise

The Salvation Army – www.salvationarmytreasurevalley.org

Owyhee Cattlemen’s Association – http://www.owyheecattlemen.com/2015/08/donations-accepted-for-ranchers-affected-by-soda-fire/

The Kamiah Community Credit Union – www.kamiahccu.org