As the forest fire keeps burning Across Los Angeles, we are mobilizing resources to help locals and travelers who are currently displaced by the fires.
In Pacific Palisades, the Palisades Fire is now burning at 15,832 acres, and in Pasadena and Altadena, the Eaton Fire has spread at 10,600 acres, according to fire-tracking apps. look at dutyBy Wednesday morning, L.A. County Fire Chief Anthony Marone estimated that 1,000 structures had been destroyed. Currently, at least 30,000 residents of Los Angeles have been ordered to evacuate.
“With so many homes threatened and even more destroyed, I think the most immediate need is shelter for all those who have been displaced,” said Marta Friedman, a renowned entrepreneur based in Malibu who recently lost her home. gave, told Travel + Vacation“There seems to be no end to this unfathomable disaster, and I think awareness is also important. When I filed a claim for my destroyed car today, the insurance agent had no idea there was a fire. LA Hospitality Community must come together now to open our doors to thousands of displaced families.”
Airbnb has just announced that it will be “providing free, temporary housing for people displaced by the Los Angeles wildfires.” You can find more information here Free stay booking here Or Free accommodation is being offered hereIn the announcement, Airbnb said they are “focusing specifically on residents who have either lost their homes or been forced to evacuate in the Altadena, Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Pasadena, Santa Monica and Sylmar areas Affected residents can request assistance with temporary housing. airbnb.org by contacting 211 la,
An Airbnb spokesperson told T+L, “This policy means that hosts can cancel eligible stays without any consequences and guests who have an eligible booking can cancel for a refund. If eligible. “Guests with a reservation can cancel for a full refund, with a partial refund for any nights not stayed if their trip has not yet started or if they have to cut their trip short.” You can find more guidance here airbnb.com,
people who investigate los angeles hotel They should keep their receipts and take pictures of them so they can collect them at their home travel insurance Company for reimbursement. Hotels across the city are taking people in at discounted rates. T+L encourages hotels, vacation rental companies and hospitality professionals who still have space to comment below this article and let displaced locals and travelers know about free rooms or discounts.
T+L encourages hotels and vacation rental companies that still have space to comment below this article and let them know about free rooms or discounts for displaced locals and travelers.
Mutual Aid LA has compiled a Spreadsheet of local shelters and animal shelter optionsAnd World Central Kitchen provides water and sandwiches on the ground in Pacific Palisades. They are working on expanding to other withdrawal points, and you can Follow their antics on Instagramprefer charter companies elite charter Coaches and small buses are being offered to help with evacuation, and public spaces including art galleries and cafes across LA (e.g. mud/water in Santa Monica) offering shelter, Wi-Fi, parking, and charging ports. planet health Locations across LA are offering free access to locker rooms, showers, Wi-Fi and more.
People who are not in California and want to help can donate to the organizations California Fire FoundationYour money will go to “the families of deceased firefighters, firefighters and their communities,” according to the website. You can also donate World Central Kitchen and this California Community FundThe purpose of which is to aid long-term recovery.
I’m reporting from Silver Lake, Los Angeles, where my neighbors are experiencing intermittent power outages and our air quality index is approaching 200, but there are no active fires nearby. I’ll be updating this piece regularly over the next few days, so if you’re in the hospitality industry and want to share a resource that can help displaced Angelenos and travelers alike please comment below.
