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What's The Latest And How Can You Help With Relief Efforts?
In recent months, ALAN has been actively responding to several disasters, including the tornadoes and severe weather in the Midwest and Southeast, severe weather and flooding in the Eastern U.S., California fires, and Hurricanes Helene and Milton. We encourage you to check in frequently for the latest updates and needs. Please also make a donation to support our ongoing humanitarian efforts. Every dollar truly helps.
ALAN is actively responding to the California fires, tornadoes, and severe winter weather, as well as supporting recovery efforts for the 2024 Hurricane season and other humanitarian needs around the globe.
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California Requests
- Case 9677: Pallet Racking System to Santa Monica, CA 90404 (SoCal Fires)
- Case 9795: Transportation of 48 Pallets – Small Kitchen Appliances, Light Bulbs, HVAC Filters, Mattresses – from Doral, FL 33126 to San Pedro, CA 90731 (Los Angeles Wildfire Recovery)
Additional Requests
Transportation and Transportation Equipment
- Case 9790: Transportation of Six (6) 53′ Containers from San Antonio, TX to Tampa, FL (Vulnerable Populations)
- Case 9783: 26′ Refrigerated Box Truck, Refrigerated Vans, and Refrigerated Semi-Truck/Trailer to Palm Beach, FL (Disaster Preparedness)
- Case 9780: Transportation of 12-14 Pallets – New Clothing – from Salt Lake City, UT to Peachtree City, GA (Vulnerable Populations)
- Case 9768: Transportation of One (1) Pallet – Solar Panels – from Linden, NJ 07036 to Metairie, LA 70002
Warehousing
Material Handling Equipment and Warehouse Supplies
- Case 9789: One (1) Forklift to Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 (Vulnerable Populations)
- Case 9787: One (1) Forklift to Quincy, FL (Disaster Preparedness)
- Case 9785: One (1) Industrial Scale to Palm Beach, FL (Disaster Preparedness)
- Case 9784: Two (2) Pallet Wrapping Machines to Palm Beach, FL (Disaster Preparedness)
- Case 9757: One (1) Forklift to Laurel Hill, NC (Disaster Preparedness)
- Case 9760: One (1) Forklift to New Bern, NC (Disaster Recovery)
- Case 9753: One (1) Forklift to Detroit, MI 48212 (Vulnerable Populations)
- Case 9775: One (1) Forklift to Lansdale, PA 19446 (Vulnerable Populations)
- Case 9755: One (1) Forklift to Gastonia, NC 28054 (Vulnerable Populations)
- Case 9756: Two (2) Pallet Jacks to Gastonia, NC 28054 (Vulnerable Populations)
- Case 9747: Two (2) Forklifts to Menifee, CA 92584 (Vulnerable Populations)
- Case 9748: Two (2) Electric Pallet Jacks to Menifee, CA 92584 (Vulnerable Populations)
- Case 9749: Two (2) Stackers to Menifee, CA 92584 (Vulnerable Populations)
- Case 9723: One (1) Forklift to Springdale, AR (Vulnerable Populations)
Expertise and Analysis
Requests for Assistance
Case 9677: Pallet Racking System to Santa Monica, CA 90404 (SoCal Fires)
Resources for Businesses
Curfew imposed from 6:00pm to 6:00am in any “Evacuation Order Zone” or any “Evacuation Warning Zone” within the City of Los Angeles, City of Santa Monica, City of Malibu, and all unincorporated areas of the County of Los Angeles. Los Angeles Evacuation Order Zone Map
Evacuation Maps and Orders
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Road Closure Status
Wildfire Alerts
- Los Angeles Fire Department Alerts
Infrastructure / Sector Updates
Telecommunications Status: wireless networks in the affected area may experience cellphone, home phone and internet disruptions because of commercial power outages. Wireless carriers are deploying generators until commercial power is restored, Wi-Fi and charging stations to the impacted areas (when safe).
- AT&T California Wildfire Updates
- T-Mobile California Wildfire Updates
- Verizon California Wildfire Updates
- Xfinity California Wildfire Outage Map
Energy / Electric Power / Natural Gas Updates
- Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Updates
- Pasadena Water and Power Department Updates
- Southern California Edison Updates
- SoCalGas Updates
Water Sector
- CalWater Alert Center Updates
- Crescenta Valley Water District Updates
- Foothill Municipal Water District Updates
- Kinneloa Irrigation District Updates
- Las Flores Water Company Updates
- Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Boil Water Alerts
- Los Angeles Department of Public Works Malibu Alerts
- Lincoln Avenue Water Company (Altadena) Updates
- Pasadena Water and Power Updates
- Rubio Canon Land and Water Association Updates
Healthcare / Mental Health Resources
- Los Angeles Public Health Information
- Healthcare Ready RXOpen
- CVS Updates
- SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline 800-985-5990
Note: the first national hotline dedicated to providing year-round disaster crisis counseling. The helpline is open to anyone experiencing emotional distress related to disasters.
- The National Traumatic Stress Network Wildfire Resources
Local Jurisdiction Resources
- Los Angeles County Incident Response Page
- City of Los Angeles Fire Department Incident Page
- City of Arcadia Fire Department Incident Page
- City of Malibu Fire Department Incident Page
- City of Santa Monica Fire Department Incident Page
- City of Sierra Madre Fire Department Incident Page
Additional Resources
- American Red Cross Reunification Resources
- Airbnb.org offers temporary housing to people impacted by Los Angeles wildfires through partnership with 211LA.
- Animal Rescue CalAnimals.org
Resources for Winter Storms Week of January 6, 2025
American Logistics Aid Network is MONITORING for impacts from this week’s severe winter weather. As part of our preparedness efforts, we are committed to bringing you the latest information and updates on supply chain impacts via our periodic Situation Reports, found below in this email and on our website.
New Jersey Governor Murphy issued Executive Order No. 374 on January 6, 2025, in anticipation of significant winter weather.
West Virginia Director of Emergency Management issued a proclamation declaring a State of Emergency on January 5, 2025, in anticipation of a winter storm event.
Kansas Governor Kelly issued State of Disaster Emergency Proclamation on January 4, 2025, in anticipation of severe winter weather impacts followed by extremely low temperatures and windchills in the negative digits.
Kentucky Governor Beshear issued State of Emergency 2025-007 on January 4, 2025, in anticipation of severe winter weather impacts.
Virginia Governor Youngkin issued Executive Order 43 on January 3, 2025, in anticipation of severe winter storm that could cause transportation difficulties and power outages.
Missouri Governor Parson issued Executive Order 25-01 on January 3, 2025, in response to and anticipation of severe winter weather throughout the state.
ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION WAIVERS
Title: Director of West Virginia Emergency Management Division issued proclamation declaring a State of Emergency
Effective: 01/05/25 | Expires on: 2/5/25
Description: Pursuant to 49 CFR 390.23 due to severe weather, exemption from Parts 390 through 399 of Title 49 for Hours of Service for drivers providing direct assistance to the winter storm emergency. This includes, but not limited to, fuel, propane, groceries, and other essential products.
Effective: 01/04/25 | Expires on: 01/18/25
Description: Declaration applies to motor carriers directly participating in relief efforts; and in accordance with 49 CFR 390.23(b) Regional Declarations of emergency. Except as provided in paragraph (b)(1) of this section, 395.3 and 395.5 of this chapter shall not apply to a motor carrier or driver operating a commercial motor vehicle providing direct assistance during the emergency and those providing residential heating fuel in the geographic area designated in the declaration.
Title: Kentucky Governor Beshears issued Declaration of Emergency, Transportation Waiver No. 113879
Effective: 01/04/25 | Expires on: 01/18/25
Description: Exemption for commercial vehicles delivering propane, fuel oil and kerosene within the affected areas; waiver of stopping at all weigh stations for these commercial vehicles. Pursuant to 49 CFR Section 390.23, a waiver of 49 CFR Section 395.3 for vehicles transporting loads that are for use in (1) providing direct assistance supporting emergency relief efforts including transporting essential fuels, food, water, non-alcoholic beverages, medical supplies, feed for livestock and poultry, (2) transporting livestock, poultry, and crops ready to be harvested, or (3) restoration of utility and transportation services in response to the Severe Weather Event.
Title: Oklahoma Department of Public Safety Commissioner issued Transportation Waiver
Effective: 01/04/25 | Expires on: 01/8/25
Description: Pursuant to 49 CFR 390.23 due to severe weather, suspension of 49 CFR 395.3, for delivery drivers of residential heating fuel.
Title: Missouri Governor Parson issued Executive Order 25-01 providing transportation waivers
Effective: 01/03/25 | Expires on: 01/13/25
Description: Pursuant to 49 CFR, Section 390.23 declaring a state of emergency; provide exemption for vehicles used in support of the transportation of residential heating fuels be exempt from the hours-of-service requirements in 49 CFR Parts 390 through 399; order applies only to residential heating fuel such as propane, natural gas, and heating oil.
State Resources
(NOTE: additional state resources will be added as needed)
Indiana Resources
- Preparedness: Indiana Emergency Management
- Traffic Updates: Indiana Travel Information
- Utilities: Indiana Michigan Power Outage Map
Kansas Resources
- Preparedness: Kansas Ready
- Traffic Updates: KanDrive
- Utilities: Kansas Board of Public Utilities Outage Map
Kentucky Resources
- Preparedness: Kentucky Emergency Management
- Traffic Updates: Go Kentucky
- Utilities: LG&E Kentucky Outage Map
Missouri Resources
- Preparedness: Missouri Department of Emergency Management
- Traffic Updates: Missouri Traveler Map
- Utilities: Association of Missouri Electric Coop Outage Map
New Jersey Resources
- Preparedness: Ready.NJ.Gov
- Traffic Updates: 511 NJ Information Services
- Utilities: NJ Board of Public Utilities
Texas Resources
- Preparedness: Texas Division of Emergency Management
- Traffic Updates: Drive Texas
- Utilities: Public Utility Outage Map and ERCOT Grid
Virginia Resources
- Preparedness: Virginia Department of Emergency Management
- Traffic Updates: 511 Virginia
- Utilities: Dominion Energy and Find Energy Virigina Outage Map
West Virginia Resources
- Traffic Updates: WV511
- Utilities: First Energy Outage Map and Appalachian Power Outage Map
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Visit our Supply Chain Intelligence Center for the most current weather and COVID impact information.
Federal Resources
OSHA Worker Safety And Health Resources For Hurricane And Flood Cleanup And Recovery
New Planning Tool from FEMA Resilience Analysis and Planning Tool (RAPT)
NOAA National Weather Service Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Services River Forecast Tool including river projections can be found here.
NOAA National Geodetic Survey damage assessment imagery available here. Using the tool, you can zoom into a specific area to see the damage from Hurricane Ian.
https://maps.dot.gov/portal/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=22abf34a657c461f81ae70f42ffa521f
DOT Emergency Preparedness, Response and Recovery Information
Federal Emergency Management Agency
US Chamber National Disaster Help Desk: 888-MY-BIZ-HELP (888-692-4444943)
Disaster Quick Guides for Business and Chambers
Additional Resources
- FedEx Service Alerts
- UPS Service Alerts
- Donate Responsibly to a National VOAD Member
- Survivors who need assistance cleaning their homes – Crisis Cleanup
- Locating family in friends in affected areas – Red Cross Safe And Well Site
Updated December 6, 2024
ALAN is continuing to support Hurricane Helene recovery across the Southeast. Please refer to the Active Logistics Needs List to learn more about supporting our relief efforts with donated logistics services.
To make a financial donation to support our relief efforts, visit https://www.alanaid.org/2024hurricaneresponse/.
