We are well aware that a good portion of our members have been or are currently dealing with the ongoing fires in Los Angeles County and surrounding areas. We hope your families and friends are safe, and know that our thoughts are with all of you at this time.
That said, we at Cal South want our members to know that if there is any way that we can help you in this time of crisis for so many in our soccer community, you can always send a message to us at info@calsouth.com and we will consider your request.
Here are some helpful hints for all to consider in regards to safety and help during the wildfires and beyond…
STAY INFORMED
Follow LA County Public Safety Partners on Social Media:
- Office of Emergency Management: @ReadyLACounty
- LA County Fire: @LACountyFD
- CalFIRE: @CalFire
IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING WATER OR POWER OUTAGES
- To contact LADWP:
- Call 1-800-DIAL-DWP (1-800-342-5397)
- Visit LADWP.com
- If you see a downed wire, stay away and call 911
- Sign up for outage alerts at ladwp.com/outagealert
- To reach Southern California Edison:
- Report outages or down trees at sce.com/outage-center/report-an-outage
- Call SCE at (800) 611-1911
SAFETY SUGGESTIONS
- Monitor air quality via Air Quality Monitoring and wear a facial covering if outdoors (NIOSH-certified N95 respirator mask recommended)
- Stay indoors; limit your outdoor activities and keep doors and windows closed
- Create a clean indoor environment; A/C with a clean air filter – avoid polluting indoor air by evading the use of fans, smoking, and candles
HOW YOU CAN HELP
- Connect with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA)
- Supporting the American Red Cross
- Volunteering with The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
HELPFUL LINKS
- For direct support visit: Disaster Assistance and FEMA.gov
- To learn about debris removal and recovery operations go to: CalRecycle
- For mental health support you can visit: LA County Department of Mental Health
- For tips on wildfire insurance claims go to: Insurance.CA.gov
- For wildfire updates and evacuation resources, visit: CalFires
- For local resources in LA County go to this landing page: 211 LA County
- To access a comprehensive list of local/state/federal resources visit: Outsmart Disaster
