Team,
Right now, thousands of Californians are losing their homes, livelihoods, and communities because of the series of fires currently devastating the Los Angeles area. At this critical moment, it's vital that we come together to support our neighbors, friends, and the brave first responders who are putting their lives on the line to protect our communities from these fires.
If you or your loved ones have been impacted by this catastrophe, we've collected some resources for you:
- Evacuation Centers:
- Watch Duty App: An easy-to-navigate app that allows you to see current evacuation orders, evacuation shelters for people & animals, etc.
And for those who want to support, here are a few local organizations doing the on-the-ground work:
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California Fire Foundation: Provides emotional and financial assistance to families of fallen firefighters, firefighters and the communities they protect.
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California Community Fund: Focused on finding long-term, comprehensive solutions that address the vital issues concerning quality of life in Los Angeles County.
Although the focus needs to be on protecting and supporting those who are directly impacted by these ongoing fires, we can't lose sight of the bigger picture: This is the climate crisis at work.
Devastation like this is a result of corporate polluters' greed and our inability to transition quickly enough to clean energy and resiliency as a state and as a nation.
Right now, the most catastrophic climate emergencies are happening frequently, but not daily.
By the time they're happening daily, it will be too late.
We have limited time to catalyze global change, avoid the worst of the climate crisis, and protect our future. This week, as we look at the state budget proposal, we need to remember California's call to action—not just for urgent disaster relief for the moment, but long-term protection for the future.
But right now, we can't lose sight of the emergency and devastation that our communities are facing.
Mary Creasman
CEO, California Environmental Voters
