How to Help Beauty Pros Impacted by the Los Angeles Wildfires

According to CNN, four main forest fires are destroyed throughout the Los Angeles County, which has caused at least 10,000 properties to be destroyed and that more than 153,000 people are under an evacuation order. Forest fires have impacted countless beauty professionals in the area, and the need for support is urgent.

Beauty Launchpad It is sending our good wishes, prayers and support to all those affected. If you need to seek help or want to donate to support industry professionals, we have gathered a list of resources to help and stay informed.

Donate or request help

The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) is looking for donations to its disaster aid fund to provide critical help to those who fight to rebuild their lives and businesses.

Founded in 1955, the PBA disaster aid fund was created to help industry professionals to pay essential items such as clothing, food, invoices and supplies in times of natural disaster. The Fund has the support of generous donations of professionals and companies in the industry and has distributed more than $ 2 million to help industry professionals to stand up after a catastrophic disaster. 100% of donations go directly to those in need.

To request help or donate, you can visit the Disaster Assistance Fund on the Professional Beauty Association website. You can also follow the PBA on Instagram to obtain more updates and information.

The following organizations offer help and look for donations for those in need throughout the area:

Human Evacuation Shelters

If you need a place to stay and are under evacuation, here is a list of shelters to which you can resort:

• Physical conditioning centers of the planet of the Los Angeles County: Planet Fitness is opening its door to those affected by forest fires that complain throughout the Los Angeles County. See the complete list of more than 20 locations.
• Westwood Recreation Center: 1350 South Sepulveda Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90025
• The Royal Camino Charter High School: 5440 Valley Circle Blvd Woodland Hills, CA 91367
• Pasadena Convention Center: 300 E Green St, Pasadena, CA 91101
• Ritchie Valens Recreation Center: 10736 LAUREL CANYON BLVD. PACOIMA, CA 91331
• Airbnb: Airbnb offers free rental to the residents of the Los Angeles County who need emergency housing, visit Airbnb.org or call 211 for more information.

Animal evacuation shelters

If you have a furry friend who needs a safe place to stay, here is a list of evacuation shelters for large and small animals:

• Los Angeles Equestrian Center: 480 W Riverside Dr, Burbank, CA 91506
• Rose Bowl Stadium: 1001 Rose Bowl Dr, Pasadena, CA 91103
• Animal Care Center Agura: 29525 AGURA RD, AGURA HILLS, CA 91301
• Pasadena Human Society: 361 S Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105
• Baldwin Park Animal Care Center: 4275 Elton St, Baldwin Park, CA 91706
• Carson Animal Care Center: 216 W Victoria St, Gardena, CA 90248
• Downey Animal Care Center: 1258 Garfield Ave, Downey, CA 90242
• Lancaster Animal Care Center: 5210 W AVE I, LANCASTER, CA 93536
• Palmdale Animal Care Center: 38550 Sierra Hwy, Palmdale, CA 93550

Stay informed

Here is a list of Instagram accounts to follow for updates and alerts in real time:

• @lafdfoundation: Non -profit recorded that supports the Los Angeles Fire Department
• @LosangelesfiDEpartment: Resources, updated information and alerts through lafd.org/alerts.
• @wckitchen: Prepare and serve fresh meals for those affected.
• @Mutualaidla: Connector and information center for mutual help efforts, people and resources in Los Angeles.
• @allthingsorangecounty: Orange Entertainment, Entertainment, Culture and Business Guide.
• @Readylacounty: Register on phone alerts, email and text messages by registering in Ready.laCounty.gov/emerncy-notifications.
• @Watchdutyopp: Real -time updates with fire maps/affected areas.
• @Ives: Follow for meteorological alerts in real time.
• @goodoodco: Independent media organization that covers good news and resources on the good of the world.