
Our beloved L.A. readers, we’re pondering of you continually throughout these catastrophic wildfires.
We’ve been monitoring New York Instances dwell updates (present hyperlink), which report that fires have killed not less than 5 folks, put practically 180,000 folks below obligatory evacuation orders, and burned greater than 27,000 acres, equal to almost 20,000 soccer fields. “I’ve lived right here my complete life and by no means seen something like this,” former mayor Antonio Villaraigosa informed 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 may also help 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 those that need to assist. Additionally, Lizz Porter, who misplaced her house in a 2021 fireplace, shares seven sensible issues she want she’d identified when she evacuated.
AirBnb is providing non permanent housing for folks impacted by the L.A. fires.
The New York Instances 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 Assist L.A. Community is continually updating a listing of volunteering and donation wants.
California Fireplace Basis Wildfire and Catastrophe Reduction Fund straight helps victims of wildfires.
Please be part of us, if you’re in a position, in donating to California wildfire reduction and help. We will likely be matching as much as $5,000 in donations; merely e-mail your receipt to hey@cupofjo.com, should you’d like.
Sending a lot love westward. xoxoxo
(Picture by Jayme Burrows.)