I hope if you’re on the West Coast and in the vicinity of any of the fires you’re safe and sound. My heart goes out to you. Watching this unfold on the news is truly heartbreaking and sad.
This is like something you’d see in a movie and not in real life.
If anyone is interested in donating GoFund me has an verified page to donate also, the LAFD are taking donations. And of course, Red Cross and the Salvation Army. I did a drive by and donated to a bunch of different places and a huge one to the Pasadena Humane who is really working hard to get animals sheltered during these awful fires. If you are in the area they are need of food, bowls, blankets, and if you have the means you can foster an animal. They have two emergency locations set up for pets but they are filling up fast. I wish I could find someway to get supplies there personally. I’m actively on the phone right today trying to figure out how to help further. Fingers crossed I can actually do more than send money to them.
If you’re in a dangerous area during these fires (I pray you aren’t) you can text “SHELTER” and your ZIP code to 43362 for the nearest open shelters so you’ll have somewhere safe to be. AirBnb.org has also teamed up with 211 LA to provide temporary housing for those have lost their home or temporarily been evacuated. They are focusing on particularly areas currently such as Santa Monica, Malibu, and more but hopefully, the program opens up to more areas. You can find info on the AirBNB website or on 211 LA.
P.S. BPAL fans: Ted posted and everyone is safe in perfume-land over there. They lost electricity but aside from that they’re safe. I was planning on reaching out to Elizabeth but was happy to see his post. Also, everyone is fine at Dark Delicacies although, I am worried about them regardless. They’re posting updates on Instagram if you want to check in with them.
I hope everyone on the West Coast is safe and I hope your families are as well. This is a horrible way to start of 2025.
