Jan 10th - Fire megathread (updates & questions in here pls)
Fire & Wind Information Resources
Current Fire Updates:
City/PWP notices:
- PWP Water Safety notice - includes map of impacted areas
Air Quality Resources
Live Maps & Monitoring
- South Coast AQMD map - Official regional air quality monitoring
- PurpleAir map - Real-time community air quality sensors
- AirNow Fire & Smoke Map - Federal air quality monitoring for fire impacts
Health & Safety Resources
- How to keep yourself safe from the dismal air quality - LAist guide
- DIY box fan air purifier instructions - Make your own air purifier
Free Mask Distribution
- A Beautiful Day Spa (965 E Colorado Blvd) is offering free K95 masks for pickup
School Status Updates
Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD)
Pasadena City College (PCC)
Caltech
Support & Assistance Resources
Emergency Services & Support
- FEMA California Emergency Response Resources
- DisasterAssistance.gov - Federal disaster assistance
- Cal OES Shelter Information - Available shelters in LA County
Housing Assistance
- Airbnb.org Temporary Housing Program - For those displaced by wildfires
Mental Health & Family Resources
Pro Bono Therapy for LA people Impacted by Wildfires - Thanks u/NotSoAccomplishedEmu
Parent Guidelines for Helping Children Impacted by Wildfires - Thanks u/PumpkinPieHaircutFrk
How to Help
Current Opportunities
- Mutual Aid Los Angeles - Updated Google sheet of donation and volunteer opportunities
Local Organizations Accepting Donations
- Pasadena Humane - Supporting animals affected by the fires
- World Central Kitchen - Providing meals to affected communities
General Resources
- California Department of Insurance: Top 10 Tips for Wildfire Claimants - Guidelines for filing insurance claims after wildfire damage
Moderator Notes:
Important: I am not allowing personal GoFundMe links to be posted. I do not have time to vet them and have seen at least two that are clearly scams.