Direct Relief International’s rapid establishment of distribution sites coordinated with local public officials provided a total of 35,000 free protective masks to local residents as of July 5. To help the public avoid the harmful effects of inhaling smoke and ash from the Gap Fire—a key concern as the burned area rose to more than 9,500 acres—Direct Relief staff and volunteers handed out
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In response to the Gap Fire, which has burned approximately 6,000 acres and has been declared California’s top fire priority, Direct Relief today distributed 25,000 free N-95 particulate respirators to local residents, public safety officials, shelter residents, assisted care facilities, and the public health office. The masks protect against breathing fine particulate matter in the fire’s ash that can cause
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Direct Relief staff will be distributing free protective N-95 masks today from 10 am to 3 pm at two sites in Goleta: Camino Real Shopping Center, between Borders and the movie theater, and at the Goleta Community Center on Hollister Avenue. Direct Relief urges those who are particularly sensitive to smoke to come down and pick up the easy-to-wear mask.
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As the Gap Fire burns just miles away from its Santa Barbara headquarters, Direct Relief International today committed $50,000 to help local agencies handle relief efforts and assist at-risk populations. Staff has mobilized to deliver medical supplies among the community. CEO Thomas Tighe has reached out to the City of Goleta and emergency responders to offer Direct Relief’s resources, including
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In response to the Gap Fire that broke out around 6 pm yesterday in the Santa Ynez mountains above Goleta, Direct Relief has extended offers of support of existing medical inventories to partner clinics, Santa Barbara County Public Health, and emergency officials. Direct Relief has ensured that any of its resources, if needed, will be coordinated with other responding agencies
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