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All Hands and Hearts is dedicated to assisting communities impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires, delivering support every step of the way. We understand that recovery is a long journey, which is why we’ve committed to at least one year of aid to help affected communities rebuild and recover. For the next 12 months, All Hands and Hearts will work closely with local communities to ensure sustainable solutions that address immediate needs, support long-term recovery and build resilience.

With 20 years of disaster relief experience, All Hands and Hearts brings expertise and a proven history of helping communities recover from disasters and prepare for the future by rebuilding stronger together.

All Hands and Hearts’ Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) continues to coordinate closely with local authorities and organizations. While stationed safely outside the impacted areas, our team is preparing to support recovery efforts as soon as it is safe.

Powerful winds are intensifying the challenges for firefighters battling the Los Angeles wildfires, which have now claimed at least 25 lives. Over 6 million people across Southern California, including cities outside Los Angeles County, remain under critical fire threat warnings.

The Eaton and Palisades Fires have become the most and second-most destructive wildfires in Southern California history, respectively. Together, these fires have destroyed thousands of structures and their unprecedented size and intensity have been linked to climate change. Despite the tireless efforts of emergency responders, experts have noted that no fire department in the world could fully counter the unique combination of extreme factors driving these fires.

All Hands and Hearts is closely monitoring the situation while coordinating with local authorities and partners to provide relief to affected communities. As we prepare to engage directly, we encourage everyone to prioritize safety and stay informed through official updates.

The most pressing need we are seeing on the ground at present is the distribution of essential goods, and we are leveraging our expertise in volunteer coordination and mobilizing our dedicated network to meet this critical demand. Our unique network of alumni volunteers across Southern California is ready to provide help in any capacity that is needed, including supporting local response efforts by directing resources and strong hands to distribution centers in urgent need of help.

The wildfires in Los Angeles have now burned over 40,500 acres, with the largest blaze, the Palisades Fire, only 14% contained. Firefighters are working tirelessly to prevent further spread, especially as winds are expected to intensify in the coming days. Tragically, the death toll has risen to 19, with 16 people still missing, and 12,300 structures have been destroyed.

All Hands and Hearts has mobilized our Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) and is actively engaging with local partners to support relief efforts. While stationed safely outside the impact zones, our team is focused on outreach, distributing supplies to survivors, and preparing to coordinate volunteers as conditions stabilize.

We urge everyone in affected areas to prioritize their safety. Follow evacuation orders, stay updated through reliable sources, and check on neighbors and loved ones when possible. Together, we can support recovery and resilience in these challenging times.

Firefighters achieved key victories today, fully containing smaller blazes like the Lidia, Kenneth and Sunset Fires. However, the Palisades Fire (23,713 acres burned, 13% contained) and Eaton Fire (14,117 acres burned, 27% contained) remain active threats. With winds expected to intensify overnight and persist through midweek, fire crews are preparing for critical conditions as gusts could reach up to 60 mph.

At least 24 lives have been lost, and over 12,000 structures have been destroyed by the Palisades and Eaton Fires alone, placing them among the most destructive in California’s history. Red flag warnings now span from Ventura County to San Diego, underscoring the elevated fire danger across Southern California.

With more than 14,000 emergency personnel deployed, including support from Mexico, Canada and neighboring states, efforts to combat the fires continue around the clock. Mandatory evacuations affect approximately 105,000 residents, with authorities aiming for phased reentry later this week if conditions stabilize. All Hands and Hearts is actively coordinating with local authorities to prepare relief efforts and aid impacted communities.

All Hands and Hearts’ Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) has mobilized, collaborating with local organizations and authorities to plan and implement a comprehensive response to the devastating wildfires. With decades of experience, we are uniquely positioned to provide effective relief and recovery efforts. By working with affected communities, we ensure our response meets the most urgent needs of those in the greatest need.

The fires continued to rage through the night and into the morning, with local responders working tirelessly to contain the devastating impacts. We know that the greatest need in the immediate aftermath is the distribution of essential goods like food, water, hygiene kits and ensuring shelters have the resources they need to support displaced families. All Hands and Hearts is assisting the most vulnerable communities in this time of great need.

First responders are working tirelessly to contain the six fires, with the Archer Fire being the most recent that began today. The Palisades Fire, which began on January 7, remains less than 10% contained and has over 20,000 acres burned from that fire alone. In total, the Los Angeles wildfires continue to rage over 35,000 acres burned and over 10,000 structures destroyed (CAL FIRE).

All Hands and Hearts has arrived on the ground in California, and is beginning to organize around the most immediate and pressing needs in the rapidly changing landscape. We are acting consciously to ensure shelters have the resources needed to support displaced families, and are working to forge local partnerships as we coordinate next steps.