This week we're taking a break from our regular episodes to discuss the recent wildfires in Southern California, the people impacted by them, wildfire preparedness and safety tips, and ways to help with relief efforts. Thank you for all of your kind words and positive messages – we're thankful to be safe and our hearts are with the communities around LA as they recover from this tragedy. Links and resources mentioned in this episode: *****RESOURCES FOR RESIDENTS**** LA COUNTY RECOVERY RESOURCES https://recovery.lacounty.gov/ Portal for evacuation orders, alerts, official daily updates from the county, list of shelters, water and health alerts WATCH DUTY https://www.watchduty.org/ Nonprofit service for real-time wildfire alerts and updates. Get the app on your phone! RED CROSS SHELTERS https://www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery-services/find-an-open-shelter.html FEMA DISASTER RECOVERY CENTERS https://egateway.fema.gov/ESF6/DRCLocator CAL FIRE EVACUATION GUIDE https://readyforwildfire.org/prepare-for-wildfire/go-evacuation-guide/ How to make an evacuation plan and be prepared, safety tips, guidance for evacuation, animal safety. CA.GOV / LA FIRES https://www.ca.gov/lafires/ Portal for real-time information on fires and disaster assistance LA HOMELESS SERVICES AUTHORITY - LIST OF RESOURCES - https://www.lahsa.org/news?article=1014-resources-to-support-those-affected-by-the-l-a-fires Emergency shelters, food and supplies donations, animal evacuation centers, mental health and emotional support EMERGENCY ANIMAL SHELTER INFO https://animalcare.lacounty.gov/emergency-animal-shelter-information-los-angeles-county-fires/ *****DONATE TO AID ORGANIZATIONS***** CORE (COMMUNITY ORGANIZED RELIEF EFFORT) https://www.coreresponse.org/southern-california-wildfires/ LOS ANGELES REGIONAL FOOD BANK https://www.lafoodbank.org/fire/ CALIFORNIA FIRE FOUNDATION https://www.cafirefoundation.org/ BABY2BABY https://baby2baby.org/ WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN https://wck.org/ SPCALA https://spcala.com/ GOFUNDME VERIFIED FUNDRAISERS https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/wildfire-relief/california ***** Follow @OfficialBrotherlyLovePod on Instagram and @BrotherlyLovePod on Facebook, TikTok and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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