The fires collectively burned more than 16,000 homes, businesses and community centers over 40,000 acres, leading to the deaths of at least 29 people and the displacement of more than 200,000, 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.
International Medical Corps quickly sent teams to provide medical and mental health care in emergency shelters that were established to accommodate evacuees. We also supported—and continue to support—health centers serving low-income and vulnerable populations by providing them with critical supplies and resources.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, International Medical Corps deployed a response team immediately after the fires began and coordinated 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 needed. Our teams also provided truckloads of essential relief supplies—including thousands of hygiene kits, first-aid kits and KN95 masks—to support affected communities, health facilities and local organizations.
As part of our response efforts, we provided critical care in shelters and communities, deploying volunteer medical and mental health teams to treat hundreds of displaced residents in shelters, as well as provide mental health resources and medical supplies at distribution centers and re-entry points.
We provided initial support to health facilities (including federally qualified health centers, which serve low-income and other vulnerable populations) and community centers by distributing urgently needed relief and response supplies, hygiene kits, medical supplies and medical equipment—including nebulizers, air purifiers, pillows, blankets, catheters, diapers and more. We continue to work with these partners to provide training and support where needed.
For more information on our response, please read our situation reports.
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