This week we're taking a break from our regular episodes to discuss the recent wildfires in Southern California, the people impacted by them, wildfire preparedness and safety tips, and ways to help with relief efforts. Thank you for all of your kind words and positive messages – we're thankful to be safe and our hearts are with the communities around LA as they recover from this tragedy.
Links and resources mentioned in this episode:
*****RESOURCES FOR RESIDENTS****
LA COUNTY RECOVERY RESOURCES
https://recovery.lacounty.gov/
Portal for evacuation orders, alerts, official daily updates from the county, list of shelters, water and health alerts
WATCH DUTY
https://www.watchduty.org/
Nonprofit service for real-time wildfire alerts and updates. Get the app on your phone!
RED CROSS SHELTERS
https://www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery-services/find-an-open-shelter.html
FEMA DISASTER RECOVERY CENTERS
https://egateway.fema.gov/ESF6/DRCLocator
CAL FIRE EVACUATION GUIDE
https://readyforwildfire.org/prepare-for-wildfire/go-evacuation-guide/
How to make an evacuation plan and be prepared, safety tips, guidance for evacuation, animal safety.
CA.GOV / LA FIRES
https://www.ca.gov/lafires/
Portal for real-time information on fires and disaster assistance
LA HOMELESS SERVICES AUTHORITY - LIST OF RESOURCES - https://www.lahsa.org/news?article=1014-resources-to-support-those-affected-by-the-l-a-fires
Emergency shelters, food and supplies donations, animal evacuation centers, mental health and emotional support
EMERGENCY ANIMAL SHELTER INFO
https://animalcare.lacounty.gov/emergency-animal-shelter-information-los-angeles-county-fires/
*****DONATE TO AID ORGANIZATIONS*****
CORE (COMMUNITY ORGANIZED RELIEF EFFORT)
https://www.coreresponse.org/southern-california-wildfires/
LOS ANGELES REGIONAL FOOD BANK
https://www.lafoodbank.org/fire/
CALIFORNIA FIRE FOUNDATION
https://www.cafirefoundation.org/
BABY2BABY
https://baby2baby.org/
WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN
https://wck.org/
SPCALA
https://spcala.com/
GOFUNDME VERIFIED FUNDRAISERS
https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/wildfire-relief/california
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