PLEASE HELP A LATINX FAMILY AFFECTED BY THE EATON FIRE IN ALTADENA, CALIFORNIA!

Hi everyone.

My brother lives in Altadena, California (off of woodbury and lincoln, if we want to be specific) and a couple nights ago he and his family (wife, 3 sons, and their dog) they were evacuated at 4 AM. They weren't able to grab many belongnings outside of important documents and didn't bring any clothes with them when they came to stay with me and our mother.

My apartment is rather small and as of tonight they're currently at an airbnb so as to have access to more than my twin size bed and a shower that doesn't run out of hot water every 15 minutes.

They're taking trips to Altadena every day to check up on their house and try and see if it's been spared the flames but the asshole national guard wont give them any answers as their street is blocked off since they were evacuated. See below:

My nephew opened up a gofund me for their family given they work from home and have been majorly affected in their ability to keep up with their business and pay their bills, so if you could help us out by sharing or donating whatever you can, we'd appreciate it immensely.

Here are some photos of what the Eaton fire looked like the night they were evacuated (taken with my brothers phone as they were on their way out)

and here is a photo of the beautiful little boy you'd be helping keep kibble in his bowl. his name is Rocco.

Thank you,

jay f. (tumble user coureirsix)

PLEASE HELP A LATINX FAMILY AFFECTED BY THE EATON FIRE IN ALTADENA, CALIFORNIA!

Hi everyone.

My brother lives in Altadena, California (off of woodbury and lincoln, if we want to be specific) and a couple nights ago he and his family (wife, 3 sons, and their dog) they were evacuated at 4 AM. They weren't able to grab many belongnings outside of important documents and didn't bring any clothes with them when they came to stay with me and our mother.

My apartment is rather small and as of tonight they're currently at an airbnb so as to have access to more than my twin size bed and a shower that doesn't run out of hot water every 15 minutes.

They're taking trips to Altadena every day to check up on their house and try and see if it's been spared the flames but the asshole national guard wont give them any answers as their street is blocked off since they were evacuated. See below:

My nephew opened up a gofund me for their family given they work from home and have been majorly affected in their ability to keep up with their business and pay their bills, so if you could help us out by sharing or donating whatever you can, we'd appreciate it immensely.

Here are some photos of what the Eaton fire looked like the night they were evacuated (taken with my brothers phone as they were on their way out)

and here is a photo of the beautiful little boy you'd be helping keep kibble in his bowl. his name is Rocco.

Thank you,

jay f. (tumble user coureirsix)

Southern California is on fire

In 2024, L.A. Mayor Karen Bass defunded the LA Fire Department by $17.3 million.

The LA Police Department, however, got a $138 million budget increase.

Among the firefighters, 30% of them are inmate firefighters who are risking their lives for $2 an hour. Only for them to not be able to get a job as a firefighter once they're released.

There are now 4 fires burning across Socal. The one getting the most attention is the Palisades fire which has grown to over 11,000 acres. Alongside it is the Altadena fire (over 10,000 acres), Hurst fire (700 acres), and Lidia fire (50 acres).

Due to the unprecedented Santa Ana winds, which have blown to over 100 mph, firefighters have not been able to make a dent on these fires.

A thousand homes have been destroyed. Two people lost their lives from the Altadena fires.

Instead of showing sympathy for the thousands of victims, right wing conspiracy theorists on twitter are blaming the fires on the LA Fire Chief, who is a lesbian, while Trump is blaming CA Governor Gavin Newsom for not removing water from a delta that would have endangered a native species.

Not climate change. Not the Resnicks, a billionaire couple who took control of California's water supply and now use over 150 billion gallons every year for their companies.

If you're in Southern California, please download the Watch Duty app. It brings up to date information on the fires along with evacuation zones. If officials tell you to evacuate, you do it. Make sure you look up shelters and mutual aid organizations in the area where you'll evacuate to. If you have to abandon your car, please move it to the side or leave your keys in the car so firefighters can move it out of the way.

The consequences of this disaster will be catastrophic. It has become increasingly clear that our government officials will not protect us as they would rather fill their own pockets. Stick together. Protect your community as best as you can.

Please keep Southern California in your thoughts. We're going to need them.

in los angeles, the historically Black community of altadena has been decimated by the ongoing eaton fire.

afropunk has created a spreadsheet of gofundmes of displaced Black individuals and families affected by the current los angeles fires. the list is constantly being updated.

please donate what you can and share widely.

LA Wildfire Resources

this is a collection of all of the information and resources i've found to help those affected by the los angeles count wildfires. this is not a completed list, and you are welcome to send me an ask with any additional links, fundraisers, information, or other resources that you know of and i will update this post accordingly. if there are any missing or incorrect links, please let me know. stay safe out there 💜

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Live Updates on the Southern California wildfires & Evacuation Orders

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Please, I don’t think I have a lot of people on here, but my aunt recently lost her home in the Eaton Fire in SoCal. I go outside, and there’s ashes in the air and I know it’s all parts of the neighborhood I used to walk around in. I would go from friend’s house to friend’s house and I can’t stop thinking about how their parents used to feed me and take care of me just because Altadena has that small town feel.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/restore-hope-for-the-henderson-family-postfire?attribution_id=sl:21a4eb74-414c-4553-87c5-e39625b17c8f&utm_campaign=pd_ss_icons&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=instagram_story

Please if you have anything, consider donating. We’re working on getting her set up temporarily at my grandparent’s and this would help tremendously. Thank you. Please share!!

Repost from IG: resources via MALAN

Pierce College Equestrian Center is FULL! Otherwise this is great. Horse owners who need evac join :

https://m.facebook.com/groups/158954694272977/?ref=share&mibextid=wwXIfr

ID: LA mutual aid resources to seek + support. Resources gathered by @/mutualaidla. Please find updates at tinyurl.com/lafiremutualaid

Shelter:

Animal boarding

Free Items

Distribution Hubs

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WILDFIRE AID RESOURCES MASTERLIST

these are all the places ive found helping those affected by the la fires. please stay safe everyone <3

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FREE THINGS:

Planet Fitness Offers Free Things (ends January 15)

Form To Get Free Temporary Housing From AirBnB (space limited, eligibility criteria required)

List of Restaurants Offering Free Meals (updated January 9)

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UPDATED MAPS:

CalFire

Watch Duty

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INFORMATION:

List of Updated Info

Spreadsheet of Resources (by location and type of aid)

If you have anything to add to the list linked above, comment here

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SHELTER:

If you need shelter, text "SHELTER" and your zip code to 43362 for nearest open shelters

open shelters:

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles - locations unaffected by fire are open and providing free childcare to those who need it. also offering evacuation sites, temporary shelter, basic amenities, and showers.

for updates and locations click here

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TRANSPORTATION:

CalTrans Updated Road Closure List

Fare collection suspended at Metro through January 9. A list of updates and changes that occurred because of the fires and winds can be found here.

Lyft is offering two free rides of 25$ each (50$ total) for 500 riders using code CAFIRERELIEF25. offer ends January 15.

Uber is offering a free ride of up to 40$ for those who use code WILFIRE25 in the wallet section of the app

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ANIMAL CARE:

List of Shelters (check capacity and availability)

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MENTAL HEALTH:

LA County set up a 24/7 hotline to help with anxiety, distress, and grief. Call (800) 854-7771.

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WHAT TO PACK:

remember the six p's:

what to put in your "go bag":

not necessary but you might want to bring:

ALWAYS PREPARE BEFOREHAND. EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT DIRECTLY IMPACTED, THE FIRES CAN GROW. KEEP YOUR BAGS IN THE CAR SO YOU CAN EVACUATE QUICKLY IF NEEDED.

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WANT TO HELP?

Best Friends Animal Society

LA Fire Department (donations sent directly to first responders)

LA Food Bank

LA Works

MusiCares

Salvation Army

Santa D'Or (in need of fosters for displaced cats)

Silverlake Lounge (also offering a communal gathering place)

Sweet Relief Musicians Fund

Dream Center (in need of volunteers + non-perishable food items)

The Red Cross

We Are Moving the Needle

World Central Kitchen

United Way of Greater LA

As of January 9, the Westwood Recreation Center and Pan Pacific Park are at full capacity and not accepting additional donations. Check with all organizations by phone, text, or email before donating if possible.

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IF THERE'S ANYTHING I MISSED OR MESSED UP PLEASE ADD IT OR LET ME KNOW SO I CAN FIX IT. REBLOG TO SPREAD AWARENESS!!!!!!!! stay safe everyone

I live in LA and I'm really angry and heartbroken for my city and community. Thankfully, I'm in a safe area, but many of my friends and neighbors are at a much greater risk.

For anyone living in LA right now who needs resources, heres a spreadsheet you can access for specific needs. Check in on friends and family. Stay safe and take care of your community. ❤️

If you are Native / Indigenous and are effected by the LA wildfires, drop your GoFundMes, paypals, CashApps, etc. here using the tag NATIVES HELPING NATIVES and we'll boost it here. Everybody please be safe.

Southern California Fires Masterpost

please be safe guys!! if you can:

INFORMATION ON THE FIRES

calfire website / nbc liveblog / la times liveblog

As of now, 20:07 01/09/25, the palisades fire has burned over 19,900 acres but is listed as 6% containment; the eaton fire is over 13,600 and still at 0%.

The kenneth fire is 960 acres and 0% contained. (fun fact, the evacuation warning for this fire was the one that was accidentally sent county-wide) - this fire is suspected to be arson.

The hurst fire is 10% contained and has shrunk to 671 acres; the lidia fire is at 348 and 60%.

The woodley fire (30 acres) is now 100% contained, as is the olivias fire (11 acres) and the sunset fire (43 acres).

All LA Unified schools and offices are closed today, January 9, and tomorrow, Friday, January 10. Most if not all private schools, Culver City Unified schools, and schools in the Santa Monica/Malibu school district are also closed.

At least 6 people are dead, over 10,000 structures (including homes) are destroyed. Over 45 square miles total (29,000 acres) have been or are being burned.

Red flag weather alerts will continue through today and tomorrow - winds died down last night but are expected to resume tonight!

Stay safe!!!

the mutual aid los angeles network (malan) has put together a spreadsheet with valuable resources for people affected by the ongoing los angeles wildfires and wind storm. the sheet is constantly being updated with resources such as shelter info, animal boarding info, addresses for distribution centers, volunteer opportunities and so much more.

please share this spreadsheet widely

if you are in or around los angeles and the fires and evacuation alerts have not yet reached you, take pictures of where you live. as many as you can. inside and outside if possible. try to take CLEAR pictures of serial numbers, product names, appliances, expensive stuff especially. these pictures will help you get major things replaced exactly instead of just "a TV".

stay safe. remember to bring critical paperwork when evacuating.

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