How to Help: Volunteer or Donate
When severe weather hits Humboldt County, local Emergency Weather Centers (EWCs) rely on community volunteers and donated supplies to open their doors and keep neighbors safe. Claim an open volunteer shift or sign up to bring needed supplies below. The operator will be notified immediately so they know they can count on you.
- Pick a Volunteer Shift: Check for open shifts in real time by location and time, and claim shifts online.
- Bring Needed Supplies: Claim urgent items requested by operators (warm meals, blankets, dry socks, or snacks) so centers get exactly what they need without duplication.
- Instant Operator Notification: Once you sign up, the center operator is notified automatically so they know they have the support needed to activate and open their doors.
Volunteer shifts
Supply drop-offs
Join the Rapid-Response Volunteer Team
Don't see a shift that fits your schedule today? Sign up to be notified when future severe weather triggers a center opening. Choose which local Emergency Weather Centers (EWCs) you want to help, and their operators will review and add you to their call/text list for upcoming activations. Privacy promise: Only the EWC Hub administrators and the specific centers you choose can view your contact info.
Get the daily activation update!
Sent at 12:00 PM on days when Emergency Weather Centers (EWCs) are activating or need support. You'll receive a quick summary of which centers are open, along with any volunteer shifts and supplies still needed. No emails are sent on quiet weather days.