Wildfire Preparation and Resources

Wildfire info:
General info: https://www.readyforwildfire.org, https://www.ready.gov/wildfires, https://www.lafd.org/safety/fire-safety/evacuation-information
LA county updates, evacuation zones, resources: https://lacounty.gov/emergency/
Protect yourself from smoke: https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/features/wildfires/index.html
Check current air quality: https://www.airnow.gov/
Info about respirators: https://www3.epa.gov/airnow/smoke_fires/respiratory-protection-508.pdf
Power outage safety: https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/poweroutage/needtoknow.html
Prepare your home for wildfire: https://www.thehartford.com/claims/wildfire-safety
Evacuation:
Pre-evacuation preparation (emergency supply kit, family action/communication plan): https://www.readyforwildfire.org/prepare-for-wildfire/go-evacuation-guide/
How to evacuate and return safely: https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/affectedpersons.html
Evacuation checklist: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5305121.pdf
Support:
See “Student Support Resources” email from Mr. Jamison
Social services information and resources: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/disaster-help-center
National Disaster Distress Helpline: toll-free, multilingual, crisis support service available 24/7 via telephone (1-800-985-5990) and SMS (text ‘TalkWithUs’ to 66746)
Donate:
General: https://www.calfund.org/socalwildfire/
Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation.html, you can also call 1-800 RED CROSS or text REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation
Cal fire foundation: https://www.cafirefoundation.org/about-us/california-fire-foundation-mission-statement/