Honolulu, HAWAII — If you are looking for a loved one who may have been impacted by the wildfires on Maui, the Red Cross has resources for you.

Anyone looking for elderly loved ones or those with serious medical or mental vulnerabilities can call 1-800-RED CROSS to open an Emergency Welfare Inquiry.

Family members can also reach out to local chapters the Hawaii Red Cross or their national Restoring Family Links number at 1-844-782-9441 for assistance in locating a loved one disconnected during the fires.

Here are some tips for contacting loved ones from Red Cross:

•        Call during off-peak hours for the best chance of getting through.

•        Send a text message, which may go through when phone calls cannot.

•        Check your loved one’s social media pages (i.e., Facebook, Twitter, etc.), as they may have already gone online to tell their story.

•        Send an email

•        Call friends and relatives who may have already been in contact with your loved one.

•        Call people and places where your loved one is well-known; neighbors, employer, school, place of worship, senior center, social club/center, union, or fraternal organization.

•        Try sending a letter. Your loved one’s mail may be getting forwarded to his or her new location.