As multiple wildfires continue to burn across Los Angeles County, the Coachella Valley community is coming together to help the city it's shared a deep connection with for nearly a century.
From hotels to local animal shelters, multiple desert businesses started offering discounts and free services since the Palisades Fire was first reported at 10:10 a.m. Tuesday, followed by five other destructive fires that continued to burn as of Sunday morning.
If you're looking for ways to help fire survivors, or you're an evacuee from Los Angeles who's seeking shelter in the desert, read on to learn where to donate and receive resources.
To learn even more about resources available to fire victims who are now in the valley, consider joining the "Support for LA Fire Evacuees in the Coachella Valley" Facebook group here.
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Palm Springs area and Joshua Tree area restaurants offering discounted food to fire victims and firefighters
Both the Coachella Valley and the high desert are home to restaurants extending a hand this week. Read on for our latest list of eateries helping out:
Do you know of other restaurants or other businesses helping out fire victims and first responders? Email us at [email protected]
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Palm Springs area hotels offering discounted rooms to fire victims, evacuees
Palm Springs is offering hotel rooms with special rates to Los Angeles County residents impacted by the Southern California wildfires.
The city and local hotels have teamed up to offer discounted rooms based on availability.
Celeste M. Brackley, a Palm Springs Hospitality Association board member, said in a statement the association wanted to be a "safe haven" for as many evacuees as possible.
"The hospitality community is coming together to help evacuees find some comfort at a discounted rate in the hopes of being good neighbors," said Brackley, who is also a vice chair of PS Resorts. "Our hearts are with all that are worried about or have lost their homes.”
Palm Springs Mayor Ron deHarte said in a statement that he welcomed anyone affected by the fires.
“To the many who have already made their way to Palm Springs, we welcome you and hope you find peace, respite, and healing,” deHarte said.
People affected by the wildfires should contact the following hotels for room availability and rates:
Other hotels offering deals to those affected by the fires:
Palm Springs area nonprofits and other businesses helping LA fire victims
There are several other businesses and nonprofits outside the hospitality sector who are pitching in as well, from gathering donations for fire victims to donating a proceed of their profits.
Coachella Valley schools promoting fundraisers to support wildfire victims
(This is a developing story and will be updated as we become aware of more resources for fire victims.)