Where to get help

A number of organizations and businesses are offering assistance to

victims of the landslide.

* General information hotline: (714) 628-7085 Orange County

Emergency Operations Systems, for up-to-date information about areas

that are evacuated, shelters available, and referrals to other

services.

* The Red Cross Orange County is operating a service center for

slide victims at the Boys & Girls Club, 1085 Laguna Canyon Road.

Center will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. providing cash assistance,

food, clothing and other help for those who need it. Call (949)

494-2535.

* Red Cross headquarters, Santa Ana: (714) 481-5300. For general

information about shelters and services.

* City Hall: (949) 497-3311. For victim assistance, including

places to stay.

* Police Dept.: (949) 497-0701, for general information; (949)

497-0747 for hotline about road closures, street conditions, etc.

* Chamber of Commerce: (949) 494-1018. For information about hotel

availability and discounts.

* Emergency animal boarding is being offered at Dana Point

Grooming for cats, birds and small dogs. Call Stephanie at (949)

429-7297.

* The Presbyterian Church Laguna, 415 Forest Ave., is collecting

donations of clothing, nonperishable food items and toiletries. Items

may be dropped off or picked up between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Call

(949) 494-7555.

* The Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach is offering a safe haven

for all children at its Main Branch, 1085 Laguna Canyon Road (next to

the Sawdust Festival). For more information, call (949) 494-2535.