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We Are Responding to
the Los Angeles Wildfires

 

We are responding to the crisis in Southern California, which is facing a series of devastating wildfires fueled by strong Santa Ana winds and severe drought conditions.

The fires have collectively burned tens of thousands of acres, especially in Los Angeles County, leading to at least 10 confirmed deaths, as well as widespread evacuations and power outages that have affected hundreds of thousands of people, including families, older people and those with special needs. Smoke from the fires has degraded air and water quality, creating respiratory issues and cardiovascular problems, especially for vulnerable populations.

Emergency shelters have been established to accommodate evacuees, providing temporary housing, food and medical assistance. International Medical Corps has a response team on the ground providing assistance.

The Palisades Fire, which began on January 7 and is now the most destructive in LA County history, has spread rapidly, destroying thousands of buildings, including schools and cultural sites. Since then, multiple other fires have erupted.
Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency, and President Biden has approved a declaration of major disaster, committing additional federal assistance to the region.
The fires have led to the closure of major roads and highways, disrupting travel and hindering evacuation efforts.
International Medical Corps has a response team on the ground working with local partners to assess needs and provide humanitarian relief in response to the fires.
 

Our Response to the Los Angeles Wildfires

Headquartered in Los Angeles, International Medical Corps has deployed a response team and is coordinating closely with local partners, including LA City and County governments, in affected areas to assess the impact of the wildfires, provide aid and fill gaps as needs evolve. As part of our ever-widening response, our teams are providing essential relief supplies—including hygiene kits, first-aid kits and KN95 masks—to support affected communities, health facilities and local organizations.

Early reports indicate that at least one federally qualified health center (FQHC) network has lost a facility. International Medical Corps stands ready to provide additional medical and mental health services, as well as other critical support, to health facilities—including FQHCs, which serve low-income and other vulnerable populations—as well as local partners and affected communities during this crisis. We will activate our emergency roster of medical volunteers to provide surge staffing if requested by our partners.

We will report more on our response activities as the situation develops. Please check this page frequently for updates.

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