Our beloved L.A. readers, we’re considering of you continually throughout these catastrophic wildfires.
We’ve been monitoring New York Times live updates (reward hyperlink), which report that fires have killed at the very least 5 individuals, put practically 180,000 individuals beneath necessary evacuation orders, and burned greater than 27,000 acres, equal to almost 20,000 soccer fields. “I’ve lived right here my entire life and by no means seen something like this,” former mayor Antonio Villaraigosa instructed 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 may also help rally round you.
A number of assets:
This document — made by survivors of the devastating Marshall Fireplace — presents recommendation for each individuals affected by the fires and those that need to assist. Additionally, Lizz Porter, who misplaced her residence in a 2021 hearth, shares seven practical things she want she’d recognized when she evacuated.
AirBnb is offering temporary housing for individuals impacted by the L.A. fires.
The New York Times shares tips for staying safe, 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 Aid L.A. Network is constantly updating a list of volunteering and donation wants.
California Fire Foundation Wildfire and Disaster Relief Fund instantly helps victims of wildfires.
Please be part of us, if you’re ready, in donating to California wildfire aid and assist. We will likely be matching as much as $5,000 in donations; merely e-mail your receipt to hey@cupofjo.com, in the event you’d like.
Sending a lot love westward. xoxoxo
(Picture by Jayme Burrows.)
