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The Bryson Fire spread from 101.5 acres to 200 acres within three hours on Thursday evening as firefighter crews worked to put out the flames (Photo by Los Angeles County Fire Department).

Bryson Fire Forces LA Residents to Evacuate

This story was updated to address the evolving wildfire situation. The Los Angeles region is under a Red Flag Warning, or high fire danger, Thursday to Saturday evening among ongoing ...

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Santa Ana winds have put areas of California under red flag warnings for the coming days, with elevated fire risk a concern.

Operational Update

Southern California Braces for Peak Fire Risk as Santa Ana Winds Arrive

Over the past week, Direct Relief sent 344 shipments of requested medical aid, containing 6.4 million defined daily doses of medication, to organizations across 39 U.S. states and ...

Students are able to continue their studies while receiving hospital treatment as part of the "School of Superheroes" initiative from the Olena Zelenska Foundation. Direct Relief is committing $750,000 to the program.

Ukraine Relief

Direct Relief Commits to Supporting Mental Health Care for Children and Hospital-Based Schools in Ukraine

October 14, 2026

Hurricane Isaias made landfall as a Category 2 storm on Oct. 9, 2026, and continues to travel northeast on a path throught the U.S. Southeast, currently at tropical depression status.

Hurricanes

Isaias Leaves Massive Power Outages in Path as Storm Tracks Through U.S. Southeast

October 10, 2026

Hurricane Isaias moves towards the U.S. Gulf Coast on Oct. 9, 2026. Direct Relief is in communication with health facilities across the region about potential medical needs.

Operational Update

Monitoring Hurricanes Isaias and Simon as Landfalls Near This Weekend, and More

October 9, 2026

A provider with Centro Mujeres Ayudando Madres, a Direct Relief grant recipient, meets with a family during a consultation.

Maternal Health

Direct Relief Invests in Community Birth Centers to Improve Maternal and Newborn Health

October 8, 2026

Tropical Storm Isaias is expected to become a hurricane, making it the first late season hurricane in the Gulf in decades (Photo by National Oceanic Atmosphere Administration).

Extreme Weather

Hurricane Isaias Tracks Toward U.S. Gulf Coast

October 7, 2026

The path of Tropical Storm Nine is expected to strengthen to hurricane status before making landfall later this week. Direct Relief has staged emergency caches of medical aid in storm-prone communities, including more than a dozen in the storm's projected path.

Hurricanes

Gulf Coast Hurricane Threat: Emergency Aid Staged at Health Facilities in Storm’s Path

October 6, 2026

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