January 8, 2025 • Posted by Design Bay Area
Our community here in Northern California has been through a lot these past few years with wildfires, so we all understand how heartbreaking the situation in SoCal is right now. If you’d like to help, we’ve pulled together a few organizations who are accepting donations below.
Our thoughts are with our neighbors to the south. Please consider showing your support.
Red Cross helping in southern California as wildfires force thousands from their homes
The American Red Cross is on the ground supporting southern California residents to make sure no one faces these intense and fast-moving wildfires alone.
Hurricane-force winds have fanned growing fires, challenging firefighters’ efforts to contain the blazes as the flames consume thousands of acres. The threat isn’t over. More communities are at risk today and people should be prepared to evacuate quickly. It’s important that everyone follows instructions from local officials.
With tens of thousands of people forced from their homes, the Red Cross is working alongside our partners to provide safe shelter, food, emotional support and health services.Over the coming days, the Red Cross will coordinate with local officials and community partners to make sure people have the support they need during this challenging time.
Donate directly to the Red Cross
LA Wildfires Disaster Relief / Salvation Army
When you support Salvation Army disaster services, 100% of your donation is applied to the disaster relief operation you select. Choose a one-time donation amount and select Los Angeles, California Wildfires January 2025 from the dropdown menu.
California Fire Foundation
On January 7th a series of wildfires started in Los Angeles County that have now spread throughout the region. The Palisades Fire, Eaton Fire, Hurst Fire and Woodley Fire all continue to spread as the area experiences extreme high winds. Los Angeles County has experienced unprecedented damage and structure loss.
The California Fire Foundation is working with local fire agencies and community-based organizations to provide direct financial support to impacted residents as details of the damage emerge.
Your donation to the CFF Wildfire & Disaster Relief Fund directly supports victims of wildfires and disasters throughout California.
Donate to the California Fire Foundation
GoFundMe Disaster Relief Verified Fundraisers
Across California, wildfires have burned thousands of acres, destroying homes and businesses and forcing thousands to evacuate. You can support those affected by donating to the verified fundraisers on the GoFundMe page for people affected by the Pacific Palisades, Sylmar and Altadena wildfires in Los Angeles County. The GoFundMe Trust & Safety team will continue to update the page with more fundraisers as they are verified.
Select a Verified GoFundMe Fundraiser
Download the WatchDuty App
If you haven’t already, download the Santa Rosa based WatchDuty App which was created by a nonprofit monitoring wildfires across the state to be informed.
Watch Duty is the only wildfire mapping and alert app powered by real people giving you real-time information vetted by trained professionals, not robots. While many other apps rely solely on government alerts, which can often be delayed, Watch Duty provides up-to-the-minute, life-saving information through a dedicated team of active and retired firefighters, dispatchers, first responders, and reporters who monitor radio scanners around the clock. We aim to keep you informed and safe with real-time updates and alerts.
Wildfire Tracking Features:
– Push notifications about nearby wildfires and firefighting efforts
– Real-time updates as conditions change
– Active fire perimeters and progress
– Infrared satellite hotspots from VIIRS and MODIS
– Wind speed and direction
– Evacuation orders & shelter information
– Historical wildfire perimeters
– Street and satellite maps
– Air attack and air tanker flight tracker
– Save locations for quick access on the map
Watch Duty is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our service will always remain free of charge and free of advertising or sponsorship. You can support our mission with a $25/year membership, which grants access to special features as a token of our appreciation.
Disclaimer: Watch Duty is not affiliated with any government agency. The information provided in this app is sourced from publicly available and trusted sources, including but not limited to government agencies, radio transmissions, and satellite data.