In the midst of all the wildfire devastation in California, the community is coming together. "The Game" has linked up with Wildlife Rescue to help save animals affected by the fires. He shared how it’s been wild to see how some animals managed to survive the flames, and how crucial it is to keep fighting for those who can’t fight for themselves. It's all hands on deck as California battles one of the worst wildfire seasons in history.
The winds are up at 45 to 70 mph currently, with peak gusts hitting between Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon. This is sure to cause even more chaos in Southern California. The National Weather Service has issued Red Flag Warnings across the coast, warning everyone of the intense fire danger. With the combo of fierce winds, low humidity, and ongoing drought, Northern LA and Ventura counties are facing a challenging situation.
Sadly, at least 24 people have already lost their lives, and more than 12,000 homes, businesses, and structures have been destroyed or damaged. Over 92,000 people have been forced to evacuate as the flames rage on.
Here's How to Help Victims of Los Angeles Wildfires....
List of resources to help those impacted by the disaster:
- American Red Cross: The Red Cross is on the ground in Southern California, offering safe shelter, food, emotional support, and health services to those impacted by the fires. Donations help sustain these critical services.
- California Fire Foundation: This organization provides immediate assistance to victims and evacuees through programs like Supplying Aid to Victims of Emergency (SAVE), offering financial aid and essential resources to those affected by wildfires.
- World Central Kitchen: Founded by Chef José Andrés, this organization delivers fresh meals to communities in crisis. Volunteers from World Central Kitchen have mobilized to provide meals to first responders and displaced families in the Los Angeles area.
- Direct Relief: This organization supplies medical assistance to improve the health and lives of people affected by poverty and emergencies. In response to the wildfires, Direct Relief is providing N-95 masks, medicine, and other resources to affected communities.
- California Community Foundation's Wildfire Recovery Fund: This fund supports both immediate disaster relief and long-term recovery efforts for those affected by California wildfires, focusing on rebuilding and preparedness initiatives.
- Emergency Housing Through Airbnb: The company is partnering with the organization 211 LA to provide free emergency housing to those who have been displaced, as well as first responders. To learn how you can help, click here.
- Los Angeles Wildfire Emergency Funding: Funds will go toward helping equip firefighters with emergency fire shelters, hydration backpacks, and tools to help clear roads and block the spread of flames.
- Los Angeles Regional Food Bank: Accepting donations to distribute healthy food to victims
- Salvation Army: Accepting donations of basic needs, including the following:
- First aid kits
- Personal protective equipment like dust masks, work gloves, boots or helmets
- Bottled water or other packaged drinks
- Boxes, barrels, garbage bags
- Mops, brooms, rakes, rags and scrub brushes
- Batteries, flashlights or device chargers
- Work or rain boots
- Hygiene products from soap, disinfectants, hand sanitizer or laundry detergents
- Infant care items such as formula, diapers, and rash cream
- Blankets or pillows
- Underwear or socks
- Packaged or nonperishable food items and snacks
- Hand tools, nails, plywood and hand tools
- Children entertainment from toys to books
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