A message from Lauren Weston, Acterra's Executive Director: Dear Acterra Family, We hope you are staying as safe as possible during these difficult times. We have Acterra members who are being affected daily by the fires spreading throughout California. Our hearts are with all those under evacuation orders, and we are working on using our resources to help staff, volunteers, and board members that are being impacted. Acterra believes in creating solutions for a healthy planet, and our planet is hurting right now. Ecosystems are suffering, our neighbors are experiencing loss and grief, our air is thick with smoke, and we still face a long fire season ahead. Below, we have compiled a list of resources to help you stay informed and plan to keep updating this information over the near future. We have many partners working to restore and protect our open space and forests, work never more critical than this moment: Properly managed forests reduces the risk of wildfire. We have also been made keenly aware during our current pandemic of how open space nurtures mental health. Please learn about local efforts and help where and when you can. Thank you for all you do for our local communities, and be well. Lauren Weston Executive Director Wildfire Information Sources Monitor real-time map of fire activity: National Interagency Fire Center Monitor real-time air quality: www.purpleair.com Evacuation warnings and orders: Twitter updates SCU Twitter updates LNU Twitter updates CZU San Mateo County response Santa Clara County alerts Wildfire preparedness guide: [link removed] Detailed Fire-Related Health Resources Page from CA.gov Areas burned in Bay Area Fires (Wednesday data): SCU Lightning Complex: 366K acres LNU Lightning Complex: 357K acres CZU Lightning Complex: 80K acres Please remember to check before heading out to recreate. In addition to several road closures, many parks and beaches throughout San Mateo, Santa Cruz, and Santa Clara Counties have been temporarily closed for public safety and to leave routes open for emergency personnel. How to Aid with Relief Efforts (a Partial List): Big Basin Redwoods Recovery Fund: www.thatsmypark.org/parks-and-beaches/big-basin-redwoods-state-park/ Help rebuild Big Basin Redwoods State Park. Boulder Creek Volunteer Fire Department Go Fund Me Page: [link removed] Community Foundation Santa Cruz County Fire Response Fund: [link removed] Support for residents. Donations will be distributed via nonprofit agencies / organizations. Latino Community Foundation NorCal Wildfire Relief Fund: Supporting frontline community partners, who are helping those affected by the August 2020 wildfires [link removed] Meals of Gratitude: This organization sends meals to firefighters, evacuees and volunteer frontline support. [link removed]. Puente: [link removed] This local community-based organization serves residents along San Mateo County’s rural South Coast including the communities of Pescadero, La Honda, Loma Mar, and San Gregorio. Salvation Army: [link removed] Your support will go toward emergency and relief efforts across all Northern California wildfires. Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Cruz County: [link removed] Sign up for a volunteer shift with this hunger relief organization located in Watsonville, Santa Cruz County. Monetary donations also welcome. Silicon Valley Community Foundation San Mateo & Santa Clara County Fire Relief Fund: [link removed] Support for residents in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. Donations will be distributed via community based organizations. Wildfire Relief Fund: [link removed] Support for immediate, mid- and long term recovery efforts for major California wildfires. World Central Kitchen: [link removed] Chef José Andres’ project is feeding firefighters and evacuees. STAY CONNECTED ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ACTERRA: ACTION FOR A HEALTHY PLANET 3921 East Bayshore Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303, 650-962-9876, www.acterra.org Acterra brings people together to create local solutions for a healthy planet. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. © 2020 Acterra | 3921 East Bayshore Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94303 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | About our service provider Sent by [email protected] powered by Try email marketing for free today!