#thomasfire As of today 115k acres burned Over 500 structures consumed Burned 9 miles in 12 hours at one point spurred by high winds and dry land. We are looking at another couple of weeks of this according to approximations by authorities. This is surreal. My son’s school has closed for the rest of the week. I am deeply concerned for people’s safety, their homes and defenseless domestic and wild animals. People are experiencing power outages and many had little notice to evacuate in the night. How to help: (applicable Links in bio) •VENTURA COUNTY SHELTER NEEDS: Clothes. All sizes, All ages Blankets Pillows Sheets Personal &Feminine Hygiene products Disinfectant wipes Baby wipes Baby Formula Bottles Diapers Kids Toys and games Food WATER •DONATED SUPPLIES can be ordered on Amazon •SEND SUPPLIES TO: VENTURA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS 10 W. Harbor BLVD Ventura, Ca. 93001 ********************************** •ANIMAL DONATIONS FOR CARE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES CAN BE MADE TO: lacountyanimals.org •please considering fostering at this time if you are in the area and able. We need to make room for displaced animals and a warm home for some long term shelter animals would be a welcomed treat even if it is short term. (Just in time for the holidays) Go to: www.laanimalservices.com or @laanimalservices ********************************** INSTRUCTIONS FOR THREATENED AREAS: •It is suggested you bring your domestic animals in and let the wild ones pass through. Set out buckets of water for them as they are likely dehydrated and stressed. •prep for evacuation by PRE packing in daylight with things already in car or standing by to place in car. Consider legal documents, photos and other irreplaceable goods. •Top up your gas tank to your car •Listen for updates and communicate with your neighbors. •Check in on your elderly neighbors. Help them get organized and assist packing their belongings as they are especially vulnerable to poor air quality, are less mobile and likely very stressed as well. •Evacuate immediately. Do not delay. Why? This leaves the roads open for our brave firefighters to truck in equipment. All this allows firemen to secure perimeters, (NEXT POST)

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