We have gathered some resources for MI students who might be affected by the LA wildfires. Please read below:<\/p>\n
Pan Pacific Rec Center<\/b><\/p>\n
\ud83d\udccdLocation: <\/b>7600 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036<\/p>\n
Westwood Recreation Center<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n The center is open for evacuees for shelter. They accept\u00a0<\/span>domestic family pets,<\/b>\u00a0but they must be in a\u00a0<\/span>travel carrier or pet crate.<\/b>\u00a0And it will allow residents to\u00a0<\/span>remain overnight.<\/b><\/p>\n \ud83d\udccdLocation: <\/b>1350 S Sepulveda Blvd\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Red Cross Los Angeles<\/b>\u00a0advises those who are able to do so to<\/span>\u00a0bring the following with them to an Evacuation Center:<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Uber said it will offer free rides, up to $40, while Lyft said it will offer two rides up to $25 each ($50 total) for 500 riders. The free rides will be available through January 15, 2025.<\/p>\n Uber: To redeem the discount, riders must apply the promo code “WILDFIRE25” in the Wallet section of their Uber app prior to requesting the ride to designated locations.<\/p>\n Lyft: For Lyft, Los Angeles residents can use the code “CAFIRERELIEF25” in the app for two rides up to $25 each ($50 total).<\/p>\n Airbnb.org, in partnership with 211 LA, is offering free temporary housing for residents displaced or forced to evacuate due to the recent wildfires.<\/b><\/p>\n Submit the form below\u00a0to receive notifications on availability. Please note, spaces are limited, and completing the form does not guarantee a stay. Eligibility criteria apply.<\/b><\/p>\n Get Started<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n It\u2019s advisable to\u00a0<\/span>use a backpack or other easily carried bag<\/b>\u00a0that can stay packed with essentials. Go-Bags should contain the following:<\/span><\/p>\n Food and water<\/span><\/p>\n Personal Belongings<\/span><\/p>\n Emergency Items<\/span><\/p>\n Electronics<\/b><\/p>\n Medical Items<\/span><\/p>\n Documentation<\/span><\/p>\n Money<\/span><\/p>\n Additional Items If Applicable<\/span><\/p>\n With so many losing electricity across Southern California, it\u2019s important to be<\/span>\u00a0prepared for the loss of power.<\/b>\u00a0Track the current power outages on the\u00a0<\/span>Southern California Edison map here.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Due to extreme winds, there is a\u00a0<\/span>high risk of many power lines being down.<\/b>\u00a0According to Southern California Edison, you should always assume that\u00a0<\/span>all downed wires are live and dangerous.<\/b><\/p>\nWhat To Bring To An Evacuation Center<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Getting to a shelter with Uber or Lyft, financial help<\/b><\/h2>\n
Airbnb offers free stays<\/b><\/h2>\n
\ud83d\udea8<\/b>How To Pack a Go-Bag<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Power Outages Tracker<\/strong><\/h2>\n
How To Stay Safe From Downed Wires<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Live document with extensive resources for the LA fires:<\/strong><\/h2>\n