{"id":31577,"date":"2025-01-23T18:42:06","date_gmt":"2025-01-24T02:42:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/freemason.org\/?p=31577"},"modified":"2025-02-11T10:12:07","modified_gmt":"2025-02-11T18:12:07","slug":"wildfires","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/freemason.org\/wildfires\/","title":{"rendered":"Update on L.A. Fires and Resources for Fire Victims","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"31577\" class=\"elementor elementor-31577\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6667064a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6667064a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4c5b049e\" data-id=\"4c5b049e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f605646 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f605646\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The fires in and around Los Angeles have devastated entire communities and impacted hundreds of thousands of people, including many members of our fraternal family.<\/p><p>We know of at least 1,100 households of California Masons or widows in the affected areas; meanwhile, nine Masonic halls are in close proximity to the fire zones.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ab94baa elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"1ab94baa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a40477b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7a40477b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-xl\">Update on L.A. Fires and Resources for Fire Victims<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-a3d93f4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a3d93f4\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-21136e3\" data-id=\"21136e3\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-796b08f elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"796b08f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\u00a0If you are within the fire zone, please take all necessary precautions and follow local authorities\u2019 instructions. If you are in need of immediate aid, here are some useful resources:<\/p><ul><li>Masons and their families in need can reach out to\u00a0<a style=\"background-color: #ffffff; transition-property: all;\" href=\"https:\/\/masonichome.org\/in-your-community\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Masonic Outreach Services<\/a>. Through MOS, displaced Masons can access case management and emergency funds as well as connect to community-based resources and supports.\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Call<\/span>\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Masonic Assistance at\u00a0<a style=\"transition-property: all;\" href=\"tel:888-466-3642\">888-466-3642<\/a>\u00a0or email\u00a0<a style=\"transition-property: all;\" href=\"mailto:masonicassistance@mhcuc.org\">masonicassistance@mhcuc.org<\/a><\/span>.\u00a0 The Masonic Center for Youth and Families is also available for trauma-informed counseling.\u00a0 <strong>Call MCYAF at (877) 488-629 or visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mcyaf.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mcyaf.org<\/a>.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/care.211cs.org\/public-survey\/86c5adf88e2a29c103df24ba5f48cd3f6cf9a9171207a15954dbb8b9649429f0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">211 LA\/AirBnB.org<\/a>: <\/strong>AirBnB.org, the nonprofit arm of AirBnB, is partnering with 211 LA to identify those directly impacted by the fires to <a href=\"https:\/\/news.airbnb.com\/airbnb-org-offers-temporary-housing-to-people-impacted-by-the-los-angeles-wildfires\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">connect them with free temporary housing<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/care.211cs.org\/public-survey\/86c5adf88e2a29c103df24ba5f48cd3f6cf9a9171207a15954dbb8b9649429f0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fill out this intake form to get started<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mutualaidla.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mutual Aid L.A. Resource Guide<\/a><\/strong>: This <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1KMk34XY5dsvVJjAoD2mQUVHYU_Ib6COz6jcGH5uJWDY\/htmlview?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Doc<\/a> is being updated with links to community-based resources including temporary housing, shelters, food pantries, and more.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fema.gov\/press-release\/20250109\/fema-assistance-available-individuals-affected-wildfires-california\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FEMA Fire-Related Assistance<\/a><\/strong>: The Federal Emergency Management Agency can provide financial support to fire victims for food, water, baby formula, breast feeding supplies, medication and other emergency supplies, as well as housing needs\u00a0while they find a more permanent housing solution.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uphelp.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">United Policyholders:<\/a><\/strong> For help navigating insurance claims, UP provides information on buying insurance and navigating claims<\/li><\/ul><h4><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><br \/>Supporting Those Affected by Los Angeles Wildfires<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<br \/><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As Masons, it is our duty to stand together and support our members, their families, and the broader community during this challenging time.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How Masons Can Help<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reach Out:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Personally connect with members and widows you believe may be affected. Share Masonic Assistance contact information and offer personal support where possible<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Volunteer:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Offer support in community relief efforts or lend a hand to affected families in your area. The LA Times offers this list of volunteer opportunities:\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/lifestyle\/list\/volunteer-opportunities-los-angeles-fires\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/lifestyle\/list\/volunteer-opportunities-los-angeles-fires<\/a><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Provide Supplies:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> If you&#8217;re in the LA County area, donate supplies like clothing, water, food, blankets, hygiene and first aid kits to lodges collecting relief items or trusted organizations such as the Red Cross or local fire departments.<\/span><\/span><p>LA County Lodges Collecting Relief Supplies:<br \/><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">International Masonic Center Lodges, Long Beach<br \/><\/span><\/b>Email: Daniel Cortez at <a href=\"mailto:mr.danielcortez1990@gmail.com\">mr.danielcortez1990@gmail.com<\/a>, or <br \/>Email: Gabriel Lopez at <a href=\"mailto:galopez13@gmail.com\">galopez13@gmail.com\u00a0<\/a><b><\/b><\/p><p><b>Van Nuys Masonic Center Lodges, Van Nuys<\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<br \/><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Email: Moses Gazazian at <a href=\"mailto:homemasoniclodge@gmail.com\">homemasoniclodge@gmail.com<\/a><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">San Fernando Lodge No. 343, San Fernando<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<br \/><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Email: Bogsi Gonzales at <a href=\"mailto:corneliobg@yahoo.com\">corneliobg@yahoo.com<\/a>,or<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <br \/><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Email: Sam Pascual at <a href=\"mailto:sgpascual77@yahoo.com\">sgpascual77@yahoo.com<\/a><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Donate:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Contribute to the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/masonicfoundation.org\/ways-to-give\/give-now\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Distressed Worthy Brother Fund<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to provide financial assistance for affected families.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Together, we embody the values of brotherly love, relief, and truth. Let us continue to support one another and strengthen our communities in this time of need.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-93bf4ac\" data-id=\"93bf4ac\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-83eb31c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"83eb31c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fa1397b\" data-id=\"fa1397b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c30595f elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"c30595f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in; 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