| The Associated Press reports today that the major fires in the Los Angeles area have killed 10 people and forced more than 150,000 people to evacuate. EJS President Lisa Holder and her family, and so many of our EJS friends and allies, are among those impacted by this disaster. Our thoughts are with them as well as our fervent hopes for their continued safety. Below we share information that we hope will be useful to you, your loved ones, and anyone you know impacted by the fires. Please feel free to share this and also send us (via reply to this email) any information that you’d like us to share in future emails. |
| “As more people evacuate the Los Angeles area from the blazing wildfires, our Navajo Scouts are answering the call to help fight and protect the millions of people in LA County who are fleeing their homes.” ~ Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren |
| Talking to Children About Emergencies from Sesame Workshop“Coping with extreme weather events such as wildfires can be overwhelming for both children and adults. For free, bilingual resources on comforting little ones and helping them feel safe, visit: http://m.sesame.org/42bHeN3“ |
| Disaster Relief Information from Congresswoman Judy ChuResidents & businesses in evacuation zones can apply NOW for relief at http://disasterassistance.gov! This includes: Temporary displacement assistance (e.g., hotel costs for 2 weeks); $770 for essential personal items; Large grants for needs like medical bills & car repairs. See the post. |
| Mutual Aid Resources and Supporting Housed and Unhoused Neighbors via California Poor People’s CampaignGoogle Sheet of Mutual Aid LA Network fire and wind resources Instagram – LACAN: How to support housed and unhoused neighbors |
| ‘Stories of generational Black owned homes burning to the ground in Altadena is a different kinda hurt.’“Altadena has a significant Black middle class population with deep historical roots. Altadena Meadows was exempt from redlining policies that prevented African Americans from purchasing property in much of CA. I know people who have been directly impacted. They lost everything. ~ Kia Richards |
| Mental Health Support Services via CALÓ NEWSLAUSD students and families needing mental health support are encouraged to call the Student and Family Wellness Resource Line at (213) 241-3840. Support is available between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Employees may access the Employee Assistance Service for Education (EASE) by visiting https://www.lausd.org/domain/1438 or calling the 24/7 support line at 800-882-1341. Source. |