Local businesses in the Los Angeles area as well as national chains are stepping up to help those affected devastating wildfire To devastate the area. Here people can get assistance ranging from temporary shelter to free food and bathing facilities.
A place to rest and refresh
Planet Fitness told CBS MoneyWatch on Thursday that the gym chain is opening dozens of its Los Angeles clubs to “anyone impacted” by the Los Angeles fires, including local residents and first responders. This means both members and non-members affected by the fire can use Planet Fitness facilities including showers, massage equipment, WiFi and electrical outlets for free. According to the company, this offer is good till January 15.
“Planet Fitness is opening its doors to residents who have been displaced, to provide them with basic necessities like showers and electricity, and to help first responders feel supported and cared for between shifts,” the company said in a statement. “To be able to find a place to help.”
Some Planet Fitness clubs are closed due to the fire, but this offer is valid at select locations that are open for business. According to the company, the following Planet Fitness centers will allow people to use their facilities so they can relax and recharge.
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temporary shelter
airbnb.orgThe charitable arm of the home rental company is offering free temporary housing to residents who have been displaced or forced to evacuate their homes due to the wildfires.
The accommodations, which are funded by the organization as well as through donations from Airbnb hosts, are free to qualifying guests. Many hosts waive the cost of a stay entirely or offer deep discounts in case of emergency through Airbnb.org.
Airbnb.org has partnered with 211 LA, which serves Los Angeles County. to fill this form Visit 211 LA's site to apply for free emergency housing assistance.
To be eligible for a free stay, applicants must have been displaced from their physical homes due to fire, live in an evacuation zone, have an Airbnb account and be 18 years or older.
Free meals for first responders
Many restaurants and eateries are offering free meals to emergency workers battling the fire, which has burned more 45 square miles About 179,000 people in and around Los Angeles were placed under evacuation orders.
Joe's Pizza LA, Joe's Said On social media, all of its locations are open, offering free meals to firefighters and first responders. On Facebook, burger chain Shake Shake Said Its Los Angeles County locations that remain open are also giving away free burgers to first responders through Sunday.