I wanted to send you a note about the fires happening in Southern California, and then at the end of this message I'm going to ask you to make a contribution to the California Fire Foundation.

They are an organization that provides support to firefighters and the communities they serve, including direct financial aid to impacted residents.

First, an update on the fires:

We are putting all available resources behind fighting these wildfires, including leveraging local and federal assets. Hurricane-force winds have made this into one of the largest firefighting challenges in modern American history. President Biden immediately signed a major disaster declaration and has offered to help in any way he can.

Last week, when we saw the wind forecast and the increased fire risk, we pre-positioned assets – fire engines, airports, helicopters, bulldozers, water tenders and more – and as you read this, there are more than 7,500 firefighting personnel on the ground working to combat these fires.

Despite these preparations, the damage has been devastating. I’ve seen it with my own eyes over the past two days as I’ve walked through burned neighborhoods, accompanied by first responders.

This is going to be a long recovery process, but we will have impacted families' backs. That's not just rhetoric, we have unfortunately been in this situation before.

Now, if you'll allow me, let me add a few words about Donald Trump, as his allies lie about water policy and laugh about gay firefighters – while people are literally fleeing as homes, churches and schools burn down. It sickens me to my core.

You have probably heard the saying, "A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes" – well, that is especially true right now. We will combat these politically motivated lies. But our focus today isn’t on meme wars, it’s on fire fighting. And showing up for Californians who have lost everything.

So here's the part where I ask you to make that donation to support the heroes – the firefighters and first responders – whose sacrifice and determination has not only saved lives and livelihoods, but inspires the entire country.

Please use this link to make a contribution to the California Fire Foundation. It is a tax-deductible donation and the money will go directly to supporting firefighters and the communities they serve, including direct financial support to impacted residents.

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Thank you,

Gavin
 


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