Sending Like to L.A., and What to Do Now
Our beloved L.A. readers, we’re considering of you always throughout these catastrophic wildfires.
We’ve been monitoring New York Occasions dwell updates (reward hyperlink), which report that fires have killed at the least 5 folks, put almost 180,000 folks underneath 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’re and the way we can assist rally round you.
A couple of assets:
This doc — made by survivors of the devastating Marshall Fireplace — gives recommendation for each folks affected by the fires and those that need to assist. Additionally, Lizz Porter, who misplaced her dwelling in a 2021 hearth, shares seven sensible issues she want she’d recognized when she evacuated.
AirBnb is providing short-term housing for folks impacted by the L.A. fires.
The New York Occasions shares suggestions for staying secure, 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 Support L.A. Community is continually updating a listing of volunteering and donation wants.
California Fireplace Basis Wildfire and Catastrophe Reduction Fund instantly helps victims of wildfires.
Please be part of us, in case you are ready, in donating to California wildfire aid and help. We will likely be matching as much as $5,000 in donations; merely e-mail your receipt to whats up@cupofjo.com, in the event you’d like.
Sending a lot love westward. xoxoxo
(Photograph by Jayme Burrows.)
