Local businesses in the Los Angeles area and national chains are stepping up efforts to help those affected by the pandemic. devastating wildfire It’s destroying the area. Here, people can receive support, from temporary shelter and shower facilities to free Wi-Fi and telehealth appointments.
A place to rest and recharge
Planet Fitness told CBS MoneyWatch on Thursday that the gym chain will open dozens of clubs in Los Angeles to “all those affected” by the Los Angeles fires, including local residents and first responders. This means members and non-members affected by the fire will have free access to Planet Fitness facilities, including showers, massage tools, Wi-Fi, and electrical outlets. The offer is valid until January 15th, the company said.
“Planet Fitness opens its doors to displaced residents, provides basic necessities like showers and electricity, and provides a place for emergency responders to feel supported and cared for between shifts,” the company said in a statement. We will provide the following.”
While some Planet Fitness clubs are closed due to the fire, this offer is valid at select locations that remain open. The company said the following Planet Fitness centers in California will allow people to use their facilities to rest and recharge.
Anaheim (West Katella Avenue)
Beaumont Bellflower Buena Park Carson (Lomita Blvd)
Carson (Town Center)
Cerritos Chatsworth Chino Compton
Corona (Grand Oaks)
corona
cost mesa
covina
diamond bar downy
Encino Fontana (Summit Avenue)
Foothill Ranch Fountain Valley Fullerton Garden Grove Granada Hills Hawaiian Garden
hawthorn
hemet
Hesperia (Bear Valley Road)
Huntington Beach (Golden West Street)Huntington Park Inglewood (Imperial Highway)
Inglewood (Manchester Boulevard)
Laguna Niguel Lake Elsinore
lake forestcaster
Long Beach (Cherry Avenue, Downtown, Simeno Avenue)
Los Angeles (Downtown Los Angeles, Mid-City – W Washington, Washington and Hoover, Washington Boulevard, Wilmington Avenue) Linwood
palmdale
Moreno Valley Mulrieta
northridge norwalk
Ontario (E 4th St)
oxnard
orange paramount
Peris
Pomona Rancho Cucamonga (Alta Loma)
Rialto (S Riverside Ave)
rialto
Riverside (Tyler)
riverside
San Bernardino (Eastern Highlands and Sterling, South Mount Vernon)
San Dimas Santa Ana (E Edinger)Santa Clarita
Santa Fe Springs (Telegraph Road)
Simi Valley
south gate
Studio City Temecula (Winchester Road)
Thousand Oaks (Westlake)
torrance
Tustin Upland Van Nuys Victorville
Whittier (Washington Boulevard)
Ventura
Fitness chain UFC Gym is similarly offering people affected by the wildfires free access to facilities such as locker rooms, showers, recovery services and Wi-Fi.
This offer is valid at gyms located in Brea, City of Industry, Corona, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, La Mirada, Oxnard, Rosemead and Torrance.
“During this difficult time, we want to provide a safe and welcoming space for those in need,” UFC Gym CEO Adam Sedlak said in a statement Friday. “Whether it’s a place to recharge, take a shower, or simply rest, we’re here to help members of our community during this difficult time.”
temporary shelter
Airbnb.org, the philanthropic arm of the home rental company, is offering free temporary housing to residents who have been forced to evacuate or evacuate their homes due to the wildfires.
Accommodation costs are covered by donations from the organization and Airbnb hosts, and eligible guests can stay for free. Many hosts are offering stays through Airbnb.org, waiving the cost entirely or offering stays at deep discounts in case of emergencies.
Airbnb.org is affiliated with 211 LA, which serves Los Angeles County. To apply for free emergency housing support, please fill out this form on the 211 LA site.
To qualify for free housing, applicants must be physically displaced by a fire, live in an evacuation zone, have an Airbnb account, and be at least 18 years old.
Providing free food to first responders
Some restaurants and eateries are offering free meals to first responders fighting the fires. 45 square miles Approximately 179,000 people were placed under evacuation orders in and around Los Angeles.
Joe’s Pizza LA said on social media that all of its locations remain open and that it is providing free meals to firefighters and first responders. Shake Shack, the burger chain, said on Facebook that its Los Angeles County locations that remain open will also be offering free burgers to first responders through Sunday.
Telemedicine appointment
GoodRx, a Santa Monica-based prescription and healthcare provider, announced Friday that it will offer free online provider visits to people who need immediate access to essential items lost in wildfires and other disasters. . The company added that it can also provide immediate treatment for a variety of conditions, including influenza and urinary tract infections. Angelenos can schedule a free telehealth appointment through GoodRx Care using the code LA-GOODRX-CARE.
“As a direct victim of the Los Angeles fires and co-founder of a company built in the heart of Santa Monica, it’s important to me and everyone at GoodRx to make sure those affected have access to medicine and It’s important to do our part to help manage our health and stay healthy during this time,” said Doug Hirsch, co-founder of GoodRx. “We want to ensure that anyone evacuated during a fire can receive the care they need, including emergency refills of medications that may have been damaged or left behind.”
free wireless service
Mobile service provider Verizon is waiving call, text and data charges for customers in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego and Ventura counties until January 18 in response to the wildfires. Free Wi-Fi and chargers are also available. The company said in a statement Friday that it is setting up stations at wildfire evacuation centers.
Employers do everything for their workers
Employers support their employees in a variety of ways. Los Angeles-based law firm Quinn Emanuel has raised $500,000 to help relocate people who have lost their homes and to support staff by temporarily housing them in hotels. The company also helps employees take care of children and pets, and file insurance claims. With wildfires impacting local air quality and road closures disrupting commutes, the company closed its local offices and allowed employees to work from home.
