This week we're taking a break from our regular episodes to discuss the recent wildfires in Southern California, the people impacted by them, wildfire preparedness and safety tips, and ways to help with relief efforts. Thank you for all of your kind words and positive messages – we're thankful to be safe and our hearts are with the communities around LA as they recover from this tragedy.

Links and resources mentioned in this episode:

*****RESOURCES FOR RESIDENTS****

LA COUNTY RECOVERY RESOURCES

https://recovery.lacounty.gov/

Portal for evacuation orders, alerts, official daily updates from the county, list of shelters, water and health alerts

WATCH DUTY

https://www.watchduty.org/

Nonprofit service for real-time wildfire alerts and updates. Get the app on your phone!

RED CROSS SHELTERS

https://www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery-services/find-an-open-shelter.html

FEMA DISASTER RECOVERY CENTERS

https://egateway.fema.gov/ESF6/DRCLocator

CAL FIRE EVACUATION GUIDE

https://readyforwildfire.org/prepare-for-wildfire/go-evacuation-guide/

How to make an evacuation plan and be prepared, safety tips, guidance for evacuation, animal safety. 

CA.GOV / LA FIRES

https://www.ca.gov/lafires/

Portal for real-time information on fires and disaster assistance

LA HOMELESS SERVICES AUTHORITY - LIST OF RESOURCES - https://www.lahsa.org/news?article=1014-resources-to-support-those-affected-by-the-l-a-fires

Emergency shelters, food and supplies donations, animal evacuation centers, mental health and emotional support

EMERGENCY ANIMAL SHELTER INFO

https://animalcare.lacounty.gov/emergency-animal-shelter-information-los-angeles-county-fires/

*****DONATE TO AID ORGANIZATIONS*****

CORE (COMMUNITY ORGANIZED RELIEF EFFORT)

https://www.coreresponse.org/southern-california-wildfires/

LOS ANGELES REGIONAL FOOD BANK

https://www.lafoodbank.org/fire/

CALIFORNIA FIRE FOUNDATION

https://www.cafirefoundation.org/

BABY2BABY

https://baby2baby.org/

WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN

https://wck.org/

SPCALA

https://spcala.com/

GOFUNDME VERIFIED FUNDRAISERS

https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/wildfire-relief/california

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