Our beloved L.A. readers, we’re pondering of you continually throughout these catastrophic wildfires.
We’ve been monitoring New York Occasions stay updates (present hyperlink), which report that fires have killed at the very least 5 folks, put practically 180,000 folks underneath necessary evacuation orders, and burned greater than 27,000 acres, equal to just about 20,000 soccer fields. “I’ve lived right here my entire life and by no means seen something like this,” former mayor Antonio Villaraigosa advised reporters; the fires have been described as “biblical” and “the worst I’ve ever seen.”
Please inform us within the feedback how you might be and the way we can assist rally round you.
A number of assets:
This doc — made by survivors of the devastating Marshall Fireplace — provides recommendation for each folks affected by the fires and people who wish to assist. Additionally, Lizz Porter, who misplaced her dwelling in a 2021 fireplace, shares seven sensible issues she want she’d recognized when she evacuated.
AirBnb is providing non permanent housing for folks impacted by the L.A. fires.
The New York Occasions shares ideas for staying protected, together with signing up for emergency alerts and packing a go-bag.
GoFundMe has created a centralized hub of verified fundraising pages associated to the wildfires.
Mutual Help L.A. Community is consistently updating a listing of volunteering and donation wants.
California Fireplace Basis Wildfire and Catastrophe Reduction Fund straight helps victims of wildfires.
Please be a part of us, in case you are ready, in donating to California wildfire aid and support. We shall be matching as much as $5,000 in donations; merely electronic mail your receipt to hi there@cupofjo.com, in the event you’d like.
Sending a lot love westward. xoxoxo
(Picture by Jayme Burrows.)
