简要统计资料
第一阶段：立即响应
Early January 7th, the Santa Ana winds sparked wildfires throughout many areas of LA County. Most devastating, the Palisades and the Eaton Fires, destroying tens of thousands of acres of land in the Pacific Palisades, Malibu, Altadena, and Pasadena. Hundreds of thousands had to evacuate, with a state of emergency being declared almost immediately. Thousands of homes and structures were destroyed, devastating entire neighbourhoods, as well as taking the lives of 31 people. Our GEM USA West team was on the ground right away, and has been supported by our GEM HQ in order to provide the most robust effort. This disaster has completely destroyed communities, and our teams are working diligently to deliver hope and support indefinitely.
BStrong 现金卡援助
In collaboration with BStrong, the cash card program was immediately implemented to provide evacuees with financial support. Cash cards are distributed to assist with urgent needs, such as gas, food, children’s supplies, clothing, and/or whatever else is needed most at that moment. The GEM BStrong team visited various locations throughout the area including shelters, evacuation points, and distribution sites to deliver cards. To date, over $500,000 in direct financial assistance has been provided.
整个洛杉矶县的援助分配情况
GEM & BStrong have been providing Family Necessity Kits and other immediate needs for families who have been impacted by the fires. These supplies are being distributed throughout LA County in order to reach as many people as possible. We have constantly been distributing supplies such as food, water, hygiene supplies, cleaning supplies, and all other goods requested by affected families. Furthermore, larger scale distributions of phase 2 items are taking place, such as home supplies, mattresses, and other longer-term goods. GEM also has been hosting and participating in distribution events throughout the county, providing aid, resources, cash assistance, and other support to affected residents.
短期住房支持
We empathize greatly with those who have lost their homes and have been displaced due to this disaster. GEM & BStrong are working closely with displaced individuals and families to provide rental assistance funding for housing support during this time. Through this initiative, hundreds of people have been provided safe and reliable long term housing.
工具计划
现在，许多失去一切的人因失去工具而无法从事自己的行业工作，从而进一步受到影响。GEM 通过这一举措为工匠提供支持，为失去工具的工匠提供全新的设备，使他们能够重新开始工作并获得收入。
小企业和手工艺者补助金计划
洛杉矶县有许多企业主、艺术家和企业家的生计遭到了破坏，对此，GEM 实施了小型企业补助金计划。该计划为那些失去生意的人提供资金支持，使他们能够重新开始工作，重新获得收入，重拾手艺。
第 2 阶段：长期援助
Long term infrastructure is in place to support the Los Angeles community indefinitely. We have established warehouse space in LA County to properly respond to the aftermath of these fires. Our smart partnership model allows us to quickly deploy large scale aid support into the region, and will support GEM’s commitment to uplifting these communities well into the future. GEM works with partners nationwide to fill our warehouses with necessary supplies, in order to deliver the most amount of aid to the greatest number of affected residents.
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