How Are U.S. Companies Supporting Those Impacted by the LA Wildfires?
In the last few days, massive LA wildfires have caused thousands of residents to flee their homes for safety. Accuweather is predicting that the total damage from the fire is already totaling nearly $57 billions, and is certain to grow. And while that sum is enormous, it says nothing about the lives and livelihoods lost in the destruction.
In the wake of such devastation, companies are stepping in to help out the affected communities. We’ll be updating this tracker daily over the next week as more businesses come forward to provide aid.
Here is what we have seen so far: (Updated 1/14/24)
Airbnb is working with the LA government to offer free housing to evacuees.
Amazon has pledged $10 million to disaster response groups dealing with the fires.
AT&T is offering free talk, text, and data to residents in affected billing zipcodes on Feb 6th.
Bank of America commits $1 million to the Red Cross to assist those impacted by the wildfires.
Disney is committing $15 million to immediate response and rebuilding efforts.
Fox Corporation is donating $1 million to the Red Cross for relief efforts.
Instacart is waiving delivery fees for all grocery and daily essential deliveries in affected areas.
Kroger is raising $1 million for people impacted by the fires.
Planet Fitness gym has opened its facilities from now until Jan. 15, providing access to wi-fi, showers, facilities, and more.
Skechers gives $1 million to relief efforts.
Sweetgreen is delivering free meals to firefighters, first responders, and those displaced by the fire.
Verizon is waiving domestic call/data/text usage from until January 16th for those affected, and is deploying wi-fi and charging stations at shelters.
Uber is offering free rides of up to $40 for those evacuating, while Lyft will offer two rides up to $25 each ($50 total).
U-Haul is opening its facilities for 30-days of free self-storage to those who have to flee their homes.
Walmart is committing $2.5 million to relief efforts.
On a local level, many restaurants around LA are offering free meals to evacuees.
