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12.13.24
As devastating wildfires hit the LA area earlier this month, we’ve been watching with heavy hearts, following closely and keeping track of all the resources that different people and organizations have shared. We want to amplify those voices and help anyone affected find the information they need fast, so we’re sharing them here for your convenience:
Fire & Smoke Real-Time Information:
Watch Duty
Use this website or app to watch the progress of conditions on the ground as they change in real time, track the air quality, find clear evacuation notices and shelters, and more.
Website: watchduty.org
Genasys Protect
Use this website or app to track your current location for important fire and evacuation updates in your zone. You can also follow neighboring or other zones to stay updated on their progress in real-time.
Website: protect.genasys.com
App: Download
AirNow
Use this website or app to determine the local air quality in your area, plus track fires and smoke via their live map.
Website: airnow.gov
App: Download
Additional Resources
It's Bigger Than Us LA | @itsbiggerthanus_
Provides communities with fire relief essentials like bedding, clothing, and food. Follow their website or Instagram to find drop-off/pick-up locations, and any other real-time updates.
Mutual Aid LA | @mutualaidla
Connects people in the LA area to critical mutual aid resources and more. Follow their website or Instagram to stay updated in real-time on any updates and news.
LA Regional Food Bank | @lafoodbank
Supplies meals and groceries to families displaced by fires. Follow their website and Instagram to find a local food pantry closest to you and any other relevant pick-up spots.
Baby2Baby | @baby2baby
Provides diapers, formula, food, and hygiene products for children and families. Follow their Instagram for news and updates on donations and pick-up spots.
The Dream Center | @ladreamcenter
Donates food, clothing, pet food, and other essentials for those in need. Follow their website and Instagram for scheduling updates on volunteering opportunities, as well as pick-up spots and times.
Call Your Fam | @callyourfam
Connects over 800+ licensed therapists to LA fire victims for free therapy sessions. Follow their Instagram to find out how you can get connected to a therapist for free.
All these organizations have already made a significant impact on the affected communities, and we’re proud to have helped by donating to the It’s Bigger Than Us LA organization, supporting their continuous work in getting necessary supplies where they’re needed most.
We encourage anyone affected, or anyone who is looking to help, to follow these resources closely, stay informed, and most importantly, stay connected. Keep your loved ones at the top of your calling or texting threads, even if you lose service. If you're staying at a temporary shelter, hotel, or Airbnb, as offered by 211 LA, you can connect to Wi-Fi to stay in touch over messenger or social media apps, or even a local phone number through TextNow. Note that calls & texts to and from Mexico and Canada are also free, so you can keep any extended family and friends abroad updated as well.
