Historic Virginia Chapter Blog

Update: Learn more about Wildfires

The following link is a brochure for you to download about Wildfire preparedness and safety. It is an excellent resource for anyone doing a research project or just wanting more information in general. Click here to download the Wildfire brochure.

Update: The emergency shelter has been closed.

The Historic Virginia Chapter has completed the job of helping the victims of the Bedford Forest Fire. We would like to express the appreciation of all those connected with the Red Cross disaster relief operation and for the help and support from our local media outlets. The Chapter will continue to provide assistance to the families who still need help. If you need assistance in Bedford, please call our office at 1-800-625-6680. Thank you to all of our volunteers who made this operation such a success. This would not have been possible without your help and support.

WSET News Video

An American Red Cross Emergency Shelter is now open to provide meals and lodging for those displaced from the Bedford County forest fire.

The Red Cross shelter is located at:
Montvale Elementary School
1 Little Patriot Drive
Montvale, VA 24122

If possible, bring with you any medicines needed by members of the family, feeding formulas for infants, a pillow and blanket for each member of the family, a change of clothing, and books and simple toys for your children. Public health requirements do not permit us to accept pets in shelters.

Home Fires are flaring up!

We all want to help safeguard our homes against disasters. But most Americans are unaware that the most common disaster is also highly preventable. It doesn’t matter if you live on the coast or the prairie, the mountains or a flood plain, in the city or on a farm, a home fire can happen anywhere to anyone, and Historic Virginia Chapter would like to help you learn to how to tame the flame. (more…)