Grand Forks Man Heads to Idaho to Help with Disaster Relief

A Grand Forks Red Cross official is heading to the front lines of wildfires in Idaho.

Tom Tezel, the Regional Disaster Officer for the Red Cross in the Dakotas Region, is heading out tomorrow morning.

He’ll be assisting with disaster relief efforts.

At least 50 homes have already been lost in Idaho.

Three shelters have been set up for those displaced.

Wildfires threaten a number of communities in Idaho, Washington, Oregon and California.

You can help by donating online at redcross.org or text “REDCROSS” to 90999 to make a $10 donation.