Kincade Fire: How to stay healthy and give back

Hearts & Hands

Health and Emergency Information,

Sonoma County Kincade Fire

Dear Daily Actor,

Our hearts are with our community in these challenging times; with those evacuated, hosting friends, and processing the emotions that swell as these disastrous events become more common. We hope that you, your family, and your friends are safe and staying well. 

Given the smoke and anxiety in the air, we want to offer resources to protect the health of your families and friends. Please feel free to use and share this tip sheet on how to reduce your exposure to toxics, to detoxify your body, calm your nerves, and boost your immunity: English Tip Sheet and Spanish Tip Sheet available. 

If you are in a place to give back to the community, we have gathered a list of ways you can volunteer or donate to help those most affected. More resources on where to volunteer can be found here, additional information on fire updates, evacuation centers, health resources, and more can be found on the official Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information website.

Ways you can Volunteer or Donate:

•  Corazón Healdsburg and UndocuFund are partnering to ensure our latinx and undocumented communities are supported. If you are bilingual and able to volunteer, please email [email protected]. If you are interested in donating, we encourage you to support these important organizations as well as Nuestra Communidad and Movimiento Cultural de la Union Indigena! 
•  Sonoma Family Meal – Petaluma based nonprofit who is providing meals to fire survivors, seeking trained chefs and kitchen helpers as well as people who can move food or pickup supplies and produce.
•  World Central Kitchen – Providing meals in disaster areas. Sign up to volunteer here.
•  Petaluma People Services Center – Collecting donations and coordinating volunteers for Petaluma evacuation centers. You can make a donation online here or sign up to volunteer. 
•  Share Sonoma County – Looking for host homes to temporarily house evacuees from the Kincade Fire. Please call 707-766-8800 or email [email protected] to learn more. 

We have an incredible community who comes together beautifully in times of need. Thank you for all you are doing to help, because it takes a village. We know that our work to build local self-reliance, to strengthen our emotional resilience, and to reduce the impacts of climate change while improving our ability to adapt is more important than ever. We are committed to this purpose, to our community, and to you.

Take Heart, Stay Safe, and Take Care of Each Other,

The Daily Acts Family