Los Angeles Area Fire Update

Hello everyone,  

As you may know, individuals and families in the Los Angeles area are experiencing devastating wildfires. Our hearts are heavy at this time of profound loss for our SoCal community. 

We have maintained close communication with members of our ALS Network family, and can confirm all are currently safe and accounted for. Nonetheless, we know this natural disaster will have an ongoing impact long into the future. 

ALS Network staff have been and will continue to actively connect with our clients in the LA area to assess their safety and well-being. We will address the unique needs of our families now and in the days ahead including emergency support – finding temporary shelter, facilitating transportation, providing equipment and air filtration devices, and more. 

As always, our connection groups, equipment loan program, and other resources remain available to all in need. For more information about local support and additional emergency resources, please contact your care manager directly, email us at careservices@alsnetwork.org or call 866-750-2572.

Wildfire smoke can be extremely detrimental to people with respiratory conditions and impacted breathing function, like those with ALS. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends following local air quality reports and using a freestanding indoor air filter with particle removal to help protect individuals. The CDC has a detailed website with more information about wildfires, other natural disasters, and severe weather. 

Situations like the Los Angeles area wildfires compound the challenges facing people with ALS and their loved ones and also underscore the importance of our ongoing commitment to providing care services to our ALS community. If you want to support our emergency care efforts, please know donations are welcome via the ALS Network Disaster Relief Fund.

Be assured that we will continue to help the families we serve during this critical time, as well as support those who are being diagnosed with ALS every day. 

 Please contact us at info@alsnetwork.org or 866-750-2572 with any questions you may have.