Was that Jennifer Garner at the Creek Fire? Yes, and here’s who she visited

Jennifer Garner visited the Fresno area on Thursday to survey damage brought by the Creek Fire.

The actress joined the nonprofit group Save the Children to meet with families who have been affected by the state’s largest single-fire event. Garner is a trustee for the organization, which was created following Hurricane Katrina to help children recover from these kinds of major disasters.

The group has mobilized an emergency response team and is working with local program staff to deliver critical relief supplies to children and families in the central San Joaquin Valley and southern Washington.

This includes things like air purifying fans for homes and masks.

“Children are struggling to breathe due to the poor air quality the unprecedented fires are creating, putting them at greater risk of long-lasting health effects from smoke inhalation, such as allergies and infection,” said Jeanne-Aimee De Marrais, Save the Children’s senior director for U.S. emergencies.

“It’s critical we get children and families the essentials they need to be able to be safe and healthy day-to-day, and Save the Children is committed to helping them get that support now and over the long-term recovery.”

During the visit Garner spent time with families from the Big Sandy Rancheria Band of Western Mono Indians – as well as tribal leadership. The tribe was evacuated when the fire first hit in early September.

This story was originally published September 25, 2020 at 2:01 PM with the headline "Was that Jennifer Garner at the Creek Fire? Yes, and here’s who she visited."