As of Sunday afternoon, June 12th, what has been named the Monument Wild Fire is burning in the Coronado National Memorial and directly north and east of that area. As of Sunday, June 19th the fire has already damaged over 20000 acres of land. KBRP will be posting all of the information we have available for our listeners on this page, so please keep checking back frequently or tuning in on 96.1 FM or online at KBRP RADIO dot COM.
Please contact Station Director, Ryan J. Bruce, at 520-227-6547 or via e-mail at ryan@kbrp.org with any questions or if you encounter any issues accessing the material on this page.
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Volunteer and Donation Information: Updated 6/24/2011 6:00 PM
We appreciate the outpouring of support and offers of material goods, but at this time, we're not equipped to accept such donations. If you want to give clothing, personal items, or household goods, etc., please check with your local fire district or other agency of choice to ask if they can accept the gift and how it would be used.
The City of Sierra Vista appreciates the many offers of support from the community.
Those who wish to donate may want to consider gift cards to local stores so that evacuees can purchase items for their own needs.
SALVATION ARMY:
Salvation Army, 520-459-8411, 156 E. Wilcox Dr., is now providing food at this location.
• Clothing donations may be dropped off at the Salvation Army Thrift Store, 520-459-4612, 280 E. Wilcox Drive.
• Clothing vouchers can be obtained at the Salvation Army Office, 156 E. Wilcox Dr. and at the Buena Evacuation Shelter.
• 8:40 AM 6/24/2011 The Salvation Army requests donations of household cleaning items and powdered laundry detergent.
• 6:00 PM 6/24/2011 The Salvation Army is assisting evacuees and fire victims at the shelter and at their main office. The Salvation Army requests that residents continue to provide donations for non-perishable food, grocery gift certificates, gas certificates, and clothing. All donations should be made at the Salvation Army main office, located at 156 E. Wilcox (Next to Cox), between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM, contact: Captain Bob at 520-459-8411
DONATIONS ARE ALSO BEING ACCEPTED BY THE FOLLOWING
New Frontier Animal Medical Center, 2045 Paseo San Luis
• Needs towels and small blankets for bedding
Fry Fire District Station 142, 4817 Apache Ave
• Accepting water, sports drinks, non-perishable food items for firefighters
Southeast Arizona Association of Realtors, 125 S. 2nd St. – Real Wishes
• Accepting clothing, etc., for fire victims
• Account for fire victims has been set up at Wells Fargo Bank, “Monument Fire Relief Account”, Any Wells Fargo Bank can accept donations.
Real Wishes Foundation, Monument Fire Relief Fund, C/0 Wells Fargo Bank Account # 9152645173
• Account for fire victims at National Bank of Arizona, Monument Fire Relief Fund.
Boy Scout Council, 2367 Fry Blvd, behind Papa Murphy’s Pizza in the Long Realty Building
• Accepting donations for firefighters
Sierra Shadows Realty, 216 Myer Drive
• Accepting donations for firefighters
o Water/Gatorade (Bottles, and Gallons Also)
o Ice/Styro Foam Coolers/Large Plastic Bins
o Small Packages of Snacks (Granola Bars, Beef Jerky etc.)
o 72 Inch Boot Laces
o Wash Cloths/Bandanas
o Throat Lozenges
o White Tube Socks/Foot Powder
o White T Shirts (Large & XL)
o Icy Hot
o Travel Size Tylenol, Aspirin etc.
o First Aid Kits
o Medical Masks
• For Evacuees
o Blankets/Pillows/Sleeping Bags
o Towels
o Hairbrushes
o Toilet Paper/Tissues
o Shampoo/Conditioner
o Soap/Deodorant
o Toothbrushes & Toothpaste
o Flashlights/Batteries
o Contact Solution
o All Personal Hygiene Items
People who have space to board horses or have horse panels they can loan for evacuees are asked to call Ann Jost, president and founder of Care for the Horses, at (520) 378-0896. Hay, feed, and monetary donations also are being accepted for rescue efforts.
OFFERS OF ASSISTANCE FROM COMPANIES
90.0 The Spark 520-452-8022 – Aaron Daniels – 3320 E.Fry (across from Apache school)
Suburban Extended Stay Hotel 520-458-0540
• Suburban Hotel is offering a special rate for ($60) evacuees, will accept small pets with no charge – 1ST IS FREE, OTHERS: $10/NITE
AAA Fort Storage 520-458-5770
• Free storage for evacuees, property, vehicles, RVs, etc.
Sierra Vista Riding Club 520-678-0360
• Free horse boarding for evacuees. If they don’t have room they have other resources for space for horses.
World Care in Tucson 520-861-9774
• Offering food, hygiene, pet supplies, etc. They can deliver.
New Frontier Animal Medical Center 520-459-0433
• Still has kennel space available for small animals
Tombstone Territories RV Park 2111 E. Hwy. 82, 520-457-2584
• Special rate for evacuees, $15 per day, no charge for electricity
KE&G Development 520-458-9594
• Has heavy equipment available – what kind? And where needed? – plese specifiy when calling.
San Pedro River Inn 520-366-5779
• Has 2 double and 2 single units available plus RV hookups, free for anyone under evacuation
Cochise College 520-227-9302
• Dorms in Douglas are available for evacuees—no pets except service animals.
Hampton Inn, Tucson 520-514-0500
• Offering discount rate of $69 per night, request City of Sierra Vista rate when calling
Kelly’s Transmission, 2100 N. Highway 90, Whetstone
• Will accept donations at the business and deliver to the evacuation center
Cenpatico Counselors are available to assist residents impacted by the fire 566-495-6735
American Mini Storage 520-378-2268
• Free storage for evacuees, including RVs, autos, trailers
Lions Club Swap Meet
• Open for RVs, across from outpatient center on E. Hwy 90
Sierra Animal Hospital 520-458-8656
• Taking small animals for free - FULL CAPACITY!!!
Viscount Suites Hotel in Tucson is offering reduced rates of $65/night for 1-4 people (pets are determined on a case-by-case basis). People who need to get out of the area due to respiratory issues caused by the fire may find this offer helpful. Please call 520-745-6500 for more information.
• NOTE: Viscount Suites has two trailers in Tucson area available –call for details.
Turquoise Valley Golf, Restaurant and RV is offering reduced weekly rent rates of $50 + electricity. Please call 520-432-3091 for more information
Horizon Moving Systems of Sierra vista is offering warehouse vaults for storage use. The vaults are available for one-time access until the fire is contained. Please contact Tanny at 520-458-4625 for more information.
Skyline Baptist Church, Benson 520-686-1639
• Opening the church for shelter for evacuees. Please bring own food, blankets, etc., if desired – Church can supply these items if required – also, Church has 3 RV hook-ups.
SEACAP 520-432-5401
• Housing vouchers available for evacuees – representative is at Apache Middle School evacuation site
Huachuca Shuttle and Taxi 520-439-0439: Free rides for people needing to evacuate out of fire area.
B & D Lumber and Hardware 520-364-6770 (Douglas) 520-432-4272 (Bisbee)
• Accepting donations at both B & D locations to be transported to Sierra Vista for distribution.
o 1010 H Ave. Douglas
o 93 Bisbee Rd. Bisbee
Garden Place Suites is offering rooms for victims at a negotiated rate of $85 a night. Kitchenettes and laundry are available for guests as well as a complimentary breakfast. No pets are allowed. Someone will be at the front desk 24 hours a day, seven days a a week.
Holiday Inn Express is taking evacuees and pets at a negotiated rate of $75 dollars a night for a standard room and $99 a night for a suite. Laundry and complimentary breakfast are available.
Evacuees and those affected by the fire can also pick up tickets for a free meal at the Golden Corral. Those affected by the fire can sign up with the American Red Cross at the Apache Middle School in Sierra Vista, where they will receive meal tickets to the Golden Corral.
Walmart is still accepting donations. Bins are set up in the store for items to be purchased and placed in. All items donated at Walmart will be donated to the firefighters.
Garden Canyon U-Store-It: The firm is offering free storage of any size to Monument fire victims. Call Jason at 458-0888 for more information.
The SouthEastern Arizona Community Action Program is disseminating motel/hotel vouchers for those affected by the Monument Fire. Fire victims/evacuees may call the Bisbee office at 432-5401 or go to the evacuation center at Apache Middle School in Sierra Vista.
Port Royal and Mountain Vista Apartment complexes have a limited number of fully furnished apartments available for up to five days at no charge for fire victim evacuees. Call Jennifer at Port Royal 520-458-8600 or Tracy at Mountain Vista 520-459-6411 for more information.
Participating Marriott International hotels in Arizona are offering deeply discounted rates for victims of Arizona’s wildfires. The rates range from $49-$95 and are available at select Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Courtyard by Marriott, Residence Inn by Marriott and TownePlace Suites by Marriott. To book online, guests must use the promotional code RL4 and show proof of residency in affected areas upon check in. For more information, affected residents should call 1.800.228.9290 1.800.228.9290 and ask for the Emergency Rate Code EEYI or EEYJ.
Jim Doherty says that Tombstone hopes to open its Senior Center for displaced people from the Monument Fire. In addition, there is a plan to open the Tombstone Community Food Bank to those same people as soon as approval is given from the Tucson Community Food Bank. Saturday morning senior center personnel will try to work with local motels regarding what they can do to accommodate more victims. At this point, that plan has not been finalized.
Arizona’s Loews Ventana Canyon will honor a $79 per night room rate for evacuees of the Monument and Antelope Fires in Southern Arizona. The rate is available June 17-June 26. For reservations, evacuees should call the hotel directly at (520) 299-2020. Valid I.D. with proof of residence in the Cochise County/Sierra Vista area will be required upon check-in. Based upon availability. Restrictions may apply. Located at 7000 North Resort Drive and nestled in the Catalina Mountain foothills, the 398-guestroom Loews Ventana Canyon Resort features two Tom Fazio-designed PGA golf courses, a full-service spa and fitness center, lighted tennis courts and hiking trails. Visit www.loewshotels.com or call (520) 299-2020.
Qwest announced that customers impacted by the Arizona wild fires can activate Emergency Call Forwarding for one month free of charge. This service allows customers to receive their home or business phone calls on an alternative number, helping them keep in touch with family and business associates.
• Calls can be forwarded to a wireless phone or a temporary location for a period of 30 days. Customers wanting to activate this service should call the Qwest/CenturyLink Repair Center and identify themselves as a customer affected by the wild fires:
o Residential Customers: 1-800-573-1311
o Small Business Customers: 1-800-954-1211
o Large Business Customers: 1-800-223-7508
• Suspend service: Your service can be temporarily suspended and a recording will direct callers to another number of your choice.
• Transfer of service: If you cannot return to your home or business soon, your service can be transferred to another location.
o To activate one of these additional services, please call Customer Service:
o Residential Customers: 1-877-234-9001
o Business Customers: 1-800-603-6000
OFFERS FOR LODGING:
Voyager RV Resort 8701 S. Kolb - 520-574-5000 RV - $20 Hotel - $45
MILE HIGH RANCH – Bisbee 432-3866 Maggie Gardins – currently has 1 large room w/kitchen for up to 4-5 people for about 5 days, will discuss availability on 6th day. ALLOWS PETS.
SLEEPY DOG GUEST HOUSE – Bisbee 520-234-8166 Tonight (6/20 &Thurs., 6/23 only) - FREE
THE INN AT CASTLE ROCK -- Bisbee – 432-4449 1st nite: $35, - NO PETS
CALUMET B & B, Bisbee 432-4815 – Jay - 3-4 Units, pets ok.
BISBEE VISITOR CENTER – 520-432-3554: maintains available “room/s” information.
LAURA BOUCHARD – cell: 227-5892 – Tucson – has time share open – call ahead to set-up w/the time share people.
HOTEL SAN RAMON in Bisbee: 520-432-1901 – WWW.HOTELSANRAMON.COM - rooms available, POC: Tamara
LETSON LOFT in Bisbee – 520-432-3210 --- $50 per night.
JONQUIL MOTEL in Bisbee - 520-432-7371 $50 per night.
GYMCLUB SUITES in Bisbee – 520-234-5921 – POC: Angel Has furnished apts. Starting at $75.00 - NO PETS.
SAM RANCK in Rio Rico 520-281-1026 – evening, 520-281-1141, x-57 has large home willing to share – NO PETS.
MICHELLE JOHNSON-BOWEN: 520-586-4708, 520-720-6328, Benson. Willing to host family/couple: 1 bdrm w/queen bed, 1 bdrm w/twin beds. 4-acre fenced yard, NO CORRALS, but able to take OUTSIDE animals.
Bisbee Grand Hotel, special rates for evacuees, no pets 520-432-5900
Jessica Dennis, 520-249-0759, can park vehicles in her yard, has one spare bedrooms with double bed, home open after 5 pm for showering, laundry
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS, 520-281-0123, Nogales, $80 plus tax, incl breakfast
Betsy Deckulou, 520-822-8266, small condo available in Green Valley, pets okay. Advance notice, please.
EL DORADO SUITES, 520-432-6679, Bisbee - $120/night; suites with kitchen. Accepts pets
TOMBSTONE CANYON INN, 520-432-5000, Bisbee – call for details, no pets
Silver King Hotel, 520-432-3723, $65 plus tax/night
Suburban Extended Stay Hotel, 520-458-0540, Special rate of $60 for evacuees, will accept small pets (1st pet is free, others $10/night.
Tombstone Territories RV Park, 2111 E. Hwy. 82, 520-457-2584, Special rate for evacuees, $15 per day, no charge for electricity.
San Pedro River Inn, 520-366-5779, Has RV hookups, free for anyone under evacuation—also have provisions for large animals, have 3-acre horse pens w/water but must bring own feed.
Cochise College, 520-249-2990 or 234-2950, Dorms in Douglas are available for evacuees—no pets except service animals.
Hampton Inn, Tucson, 520-514-0500, Offering discount rate of $69 per night, request City of Sierra Vista rate when calling.
Lions Club Swap Meet, 456-7816 (B.J. Jeffrey), Open for RVs, across from outpatient center on E. Hwy 90.
Viscount Suites Hotel, Tucson, 520-745-6500, is offering reduced rates of $65/night for 1-4 people (pets are determined on a case-by-case basis). People who need to get out of the area due to respiratory issues caused by the fire may find this offer helpful. NOTE: Viscount Suites has two trailers in Tucson area available –call for details.
Turquoise Valley Golf, Restaurant and RV, 520-432-3091, is offering reduced weekly rent rates of $50 + electricity.
OFFERS OF ASSISTANCE FROM INDIVIDUALS
• Erin Brown 928-225-9120
o Can take smaller caged animals
• Dale Finfrock 520-681-0396 – vehicle w/generator, pull trailer – has disaster services w/Red Cross
• Jessica Watson 520-220-0067
• James Crank 719-205-4630
• Nikie Noack 520-732-0601
o Can take animals
o Has trucks and adults to help with moving
• Dawn Chisholm 520-456-4803 — stay at home — will volunteer as needed.
• Bill Snow 928-245-8271
o Has truck, can help with moving
• Tony Valerio 757-227-8989 - BAD NUMBER
• Amber Conley 509-270-8047 - Yes, Volunteer Assistance
• Victoria Meredith 520-227-3959
o Has truck, can help with moving
• Cynthia Kloss 703-477-5778
o Has small furnished house in Benson by railroad tracks, 2 bedroom, fenced, can take pets - TAKEN
• Maggie 520-432-3866
o Has two units in The Gardens at Mile High Ranch, will take pets - FILLED UP
• Valerie Rice 520-366-0600 - WRONG NUMBER
o Hook-up for 1 RV
• Anneka Jack 520-508-3123
o Has a group of high school seniors that can help with moving this weekend
• Esperanza Suarez 520-378-0778
o Offering to house one family in 2 bedroom house, fenced, can take horses
• Doris Woods 520-339-4952
o Has a 2-horse trailer and a 4-horse trailer, can come from Catalina to help with evacuation of horses
• Vanessa Baxter 520-720-1240
o Has a Ford Explorer with pet carriers, can help evacuate small animals
• Justine Polzin 520-204-2576
o 25 miles north of Benson - 2 empty horse stalls, and land to park a camper or RV
• Christian Richards 520-255-1140
o Has truck to help people evacuate
• Mark Fogelson 520-224-4061
o Has truck and family members to help people evacuate
• Erin 520-760-4110
o Has 4 stalls and an arena available for horses in Tucson
• Ardas Zander 520-432-6149
o Has spare bedroom - lives in Naco, also has an acre of land fenced and is willing to take animals.
• Voce Moody 520-255-0460
o Has space for horses but no transportation to pick them up
• Carol Norris 520-678-0384
o Willing to help in any way possible
• Hiram Gutierrez 520-335-2124
o Willing to help in any way possible
• Vance and Gail Carver 410-900-8233, 410-971-4466
o Extra room available in their home in Winterhaven
• Debbie/B Troop 520-559-6409
o Can help with evacuating horses
• Alissa Ress 516-680-0030
o Spare bedroom w/queen size bed, willing to take single or couple, small pets OK
• Felice Anderson 520-247-3779
o Pickup and SUV, family/friends willing to come from Tucson to help with evacuees
• Santa Cruz Fair Grounds, Sonoita 520-508-8788
o Horse evacuation - John Schaefer
• Cochise County Fair Grounds, Douglas 520-456-6244
o Karen Strongin
• Animal Evacuation - Cochise County Fair Grounds, Douglas - Karen Strongin
• Lisa Wallace 520-234-8155
o Has room for a family, will take pets
• John Sanchez 520-527-9382
o EMT, can assist firefighters
• Jody Blaycock 520-881-0289
o Lives in Tucson, can transport large animals, has space for some horses
• Marvin Welch 520-384-6294
o 10 acres south of Willcox, corral, tack room, etc.
o Has spare room, can help with transportation
• Lisa Fry 520-227-5502
o Can help at shelter
• Gabriele Anderson 520-661-0473
o Looking to coordinate with volunteers from Tucson this weekend
• Karen Gates 520-396-3458
o Spare bedroom, can take pets
o Fenced, female preferred, Houghton Rd. & I-10
• Becca 928-699-6972
• Randa 520-236-6254
• Anie Meyer 520-227-6404
• Zach Owens 541-337-6573
• Yesenia Suarez 954-624-5492
• St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church 520-241-7923
o Or 520-234-8015
o Open for evacuees
• Melissa Simon 520-991-0701
o Has a spare bedroom w/ private bathroom
o No children but small pets ok
• LeRoy Brockbank 858-481-2722
o Home in Bisbee for couple or single person (no yard)—will help w/volunteer, also, has 2 bedrooms, fully furnished – TO RENT
• Dina Kukulya – 520-335-8427 – HAS EXTRA ROOM, CAN HELP ELDERLY W/SPECIAL NEEDS.
• Elizabeth Moore – 520-204-6248
• Vanessa Maddox, 520-237-2946 Volunteer, also /experienced dispatcher.
• Judith, 602-272-8683, coming from Phoenix this weekend with 5-10 friends, can help at shelter
• Nick Smith, 520-877-4668, HOLIDAY Community – Club House and facilities are open for firefighters
• Kay Koehler, 520-335-2152, Admin/computer volunteer
• Mary Taylor Davis, 520-459-2229, psychologist setting up group
• Sen. Linda Gray, 602-703-2564, truckload of sunscreen
• Cassandra Bishop, 520-440-3991, At Home Kennel, will accept pets
• Insurance Master, 520-458-2222 – will help in any way
• Jaime Carrasaco, 520-226-7579, physically fit, bilingual, has pickup truck, can help with moving or clerical in the next two days
• Daniel Martin, 520-240-5515, any labor type work, has 5-6 people
OFFERS OF ASSISTANCE FROM GROUPS:
“Evacuation Clean-Up Crews” offered by Veritas Christian Community School (parents and teens) is offering assistance to those evacuated from their homes due to the Monument Fire. Assistance is offered to the elderly, those with physical limitations, or single parents needing help in general housecleaning, including removing spoiled food and cleaning refrigerators/freezers, general housecleaning, etc. A team of 3-4 people will come to your home for approximately two hours and will provide all cleaning supplies.
• Contact Mariah at 266-2507 or Carla at 266-3114 to schedule an appointment.
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