Thousands have been affected by the recent wildfires in California, including health centers and the communities they serve. Even amidst ongoing uncertainties, community health centers continue to play a vital role in assisting their patients and communities during response and recovery efforts, despite devastating losses such as the destruction of AltaMed Health Services’ Pasadena clinic and evacuation of other service sites. Please see a brief list of resources below, and if ACU can be of any further help, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Emergency Resources
- California Primary Care Association: Emergency Preparedness and LA Fire Response Resources
- Healthcare Ready: Fact Sheet: Emergency Prescription Assistance Program (EPAP) | For Patients | For Pharmacies
- Healthcare Ready: CA Wildfire Alert Hub, Tip Sheet, and More
- Emergency Prescription Assistance Program (EPAP)
- California Department of Public Health: Center for Preparedness and Response: Wildfires
- CDC: Safety Guidelines: Wildfires & Smoke
- The Lancet: “Seasons of Smoke and Fire: Preparing Health Systems for Improved Performance Before, During, and After Wildfires”
- HRSA: Emergency Preparedness, Response, & Recovery Resources for Health Centers
- ACU & Healthcare Ready: CHC Emergency Preparedness Resources
Support Recovery Efforts
- AltaMed Fire Relief Efforts
- Direct Relief Wildfire Response
News and Updates
- Los Angeles Times: “The Long-Term Health Effects of L.A. County Wildfire Smoke”
- NACHC: “LA Fires Impact Local Health Centers and Communities, Destroying One Clinic”
- Los Angeles Times: “L.A. Fire Updates”
- Direct Relief: “Which Health Facilities Have Been Impacted by L.A.-Area Fires? AI May Paint a Clearer Picture”
- New York Times: “California Wildfires: Scorched Region Gets Its First Significant Rain in Months”
- NBC Los Angeles: “Map: See Containment Updates for 3 Wildfires in LA County After Rain and Cooler Temperatures”
