As the death toll continues to rise in California, the Illinois chapter of the Red Cross plans to provide continued relief for those in need.

Across the nation, Illinoisans can help with everything from monetary and blood donations to time. Jayce Ustes serves as the Regional Communication Manager at the Red Cross.

According to Ustes, several Illinoisans from the Chicagoland area to the state's southern portions are traveling to California. Their mission is to provide critical care to those in need.

In the last report, more than 12,000 homes, businesses, and schools burned by the wildfires in the southern portion of California.