How to help people affected by the LA fires

I have been compiling a list of relevant information that may be helpful to those affected by the devastating fires in Los Angeles.

Here is some of the information I have gathered, and I have tried to post things that are relevant to those who work in the game industry.

The game's community has already been hit hard by disasters like layoffs in the past two years. Los Angeles is home to perhaps the largest concentration of game companies and workers in the world. Its center is Santa Monica, which is very close to the non-existent Pacific Palisades fire. There are reports on social media of several people in the game industry who lost their homes among the 100,000 who were living in the evacuation zones. So far, 24 have died in what could be the worst property damage accident in the region's history.

Serenity Thompson posting different ways to help Notably among them is a link to GoFundMeis a center for the victims of the Los Angeles fire. If you know someone who is affected, you can contact them through the center to make a direct donation. Among those who have publicly noted the loss of homes are Marcus Beer, Andrew Stalbow, Greg Lovett and Javon Frazier.

There is information about the fires here at Cal Fire.

There are plenty of ways to help, such as donating or providing services. And some are to be guarded, as kidnappers preying on ungodly doers, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. There is also a hotline to call if you have run into any insurance scams.

Netflix said he donates $10 million to various organizations including the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundationthe California Community Foundation, Central World Kitchenthe Motion and Television Assetsand the Recreational Community Fund.

Many people are moving to temporary shelters or hotels. Here is a list of the hotels and ways to contact them.

TheKindnessHub – a decentralized resource relief effort – has established an organization to connect people and provide a hotline for those who need help.

Here is a list of brands offering discounts or free items for fire victims.

Charity Navigator and A guiding star they have lists of reputable charities to help with fire support. The Wildfire Relief Fund giving cash gifts to victims. The The LA Food Bank is here. Pet rescue the area is here. And this is the Climate Emergency Relief Fund.

Metallica's All Within My Hands Foundation donated $500,000 to Los Angeles fire relief.