With thousands impacted by the wildfires in Southern California, NBC5 and the American Red Cross is asking you to help the victims during their time of need. You can help the recovery efforts by donating money directly to the American Red Cross. All money will go directly to aiding those impacted by wildfires in Southern California.

The American Red Cross is requesting donations as wildfires place volunteers from Arizona in Southern California to assist with shelters.

The wildfires that have ravaged Los Angeles and Southern California have left hundreds of animals displaced from or abandoned by their owners. This has led to an influx of animals in shelters around the Los Angeles area that are already overcrowded.

From direct cash assistance to animal rescue efforts, here's your guide to supporting California wildfire survivors and first responders in Los Angeles.