LAKEPORT, Calif. – Sutter Lakeside Hospital donated $3,000 to the American Red Cross, Sonoma, Mendocino and Lake Counties, on Aug. 13 in response to the Wye Fire that started the previous day east of Clearlake Oaks in Lake County.  

The donation was used to purchase supplies like food, water, medicine and clothing, and cover transportation expenses for Red Cross volunteers.

“Lake County is our home and when our neighbors are threatened by a disaster like this, Sutter Lakeside Hospital feels an enormous responsibility to step up and help in any way that we can,” said Sutter Lakeside Hospital Chief Administrative Officer Siri Nelson. “We have a long history of supporting the Lake County community and we’re privileged to be able to help again.”

“In addition to our donation, we’re working closely with the American Red Cross Sonoma, Mendocino and Lake Counties to train our nurses so that they can volunteer in local Red Cross shelters in the future,” said Chief Nursing Executive, Teresa Campbell. “While our nurses play a vital role in patient care at Sutter Lakeside Hospital, they also understand the importance of volunteering their talents to meet emergency needs in our community.”

The Red Cross provided a safe place for displaced residents to stay in the Highlands Senior Center in Clearlake and they helped serve meals at the Moose Lodge in Clearlake Oaks.  

They worked with animal groups to ensure the safe and humane treatment of livestock, pets and other animals affected by the fire.

“We’re grateful to the many volunteers who worked around the clock to provide services to Lake County residents, who can begin to get their lives back again,” said Tim Miller, chief executive officer of American Red Cross, Sonoma, Mendocino and Lake Counties. “We’re also grateful to Sutter Lakeside and other donors, since the Red Cross in Lake County does not receive government financial support. We rely on donations and class fees to be able to provide free services to clients.”

Those who would like to help the American Red Cross, Sonoma, Mendocino and Lake Counties can visit www.redcross.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS.  You may also send a gift of any denomination by mail to: American Red Cross, Sonoma, Mendocino and Lake Counties, 5297 Aero Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 95403.