Standing with Survivors: Los Angeles Wildfires

Our hearts are torn by the catastrophic devastation caused by the California wildfires raging in Los Angeles, where Operation HOPE was founded.

We implore those affected to evacuate, seek shelter, and contact our HOPE Inside Disaster partners, the American Red Cross and FEMA, for emergency assistance at 1-800-RED-CROSS

Operation HOPE stands ready to help connect survivors with resources and stand with them through financial disaster recovery. Contact us at 888-388-HOPE or visit https://operationhope.org/programs/financial-disaster-recovery/ to connect with a disaster recovery coach.

Standing with Survivors: Los Angeles Wildfires

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Have you identified and discussed with your family the most likely disasters to affect you in the next five years? (Examples: Flooding, earthquake, tornado, hurricane, terrorist attack, etc.)

Have you completed a disaster preparedness and recovery plan such as the Emergency Financial First Aid Kit (EFFAK) and Personal Disaster Preparedness Guide (PDPG) or other comprehensive document?

Do you have a completed disaster preparedness and recovery plan stored where it will be accessible after a disaster? (On a flash drive, emailed to a family member/financial consultant/attorney, etc.)

Have you reviewed or completed your disaster preparedness and recovery plan, such as the EFFAK or PDPG, with your spouse or family member and do they have access to the documents after a disaster or emergency?

Do you have adequate insurance to help you recover from a disaster? (Home, renter’s, flood, health, auto insurance, etc.)

Have you reviewed and updated the amount of coverage on your home or renter's insurance policy in the last two years?

Have you stored in your home: water, medications, and non-perishable food to sustain you and your family for a minimum of three days?

In the case that a disaster affects your housing, do you know where you (and your family if applicable) will be able to live for six months? And can you cover the expenses from your current income?

Is your phone prepared to be a disaster recovery tool? (This includes having a disaster notification program/tool/app on your cell phone.)

Do you know how to apply for FEMA assistance in case you need to after a disaster?

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