Month: January 2025

Los Angeles Evacuation Centers

Los Angeles Evacuation Centers

Los Angeles Evacuation Centers

01/11/25

“Where can Los Angeles wildfire evacuees take shelter?”

The Los Angeles wildfires are the most destructive in the city’s history. Thousands of people have lost their homes and need to find somewhere to live. Luckily, the city has provided shelters for residents to stay at to meet their needs. These Los Angeles Evacuation Centers can be found at this site here.

If you need help or would like to provide help because of the LA fires, please check out the Mutual Aid LA Network for resources

Why Los Angeles Rents Will Likely Increase Because of the January 2025 Fires

Why Los Angeles Rents Will Likely Increase Because of the January 2025 Fires

Why Los Angeles Rents Will Likely Increase Because of the January 2025 Fires

01/10/25

“Why will Los Angeles rents likely increase because of the January 2025 fires?”

Los Angeles is experiencing some of its most devastating fires ever. Up to tens of thousands of people have faced displacement. Not only are many of these peoples’ homes destroyed, but they will need to find a new place to live. Since many evacuees may have to wait a few years before their homes are rebuilt, they’ll have to obtain rental housing in Los Angeles. This will decrease the available rental stock and increase demand, leading to higher prices. This is Why Los Angeles Rents Will Likely Increase Because of the January 2025 Fires.

If you need help or would like to provide help because of the LA fires, please check out the Mutual Aid LA Network for resources

Why Homes in Los Angeles Will Likely Have Higher Insurance Premiums Now

Why Homes in Los Angeles Will Likely Have Higher Insurance Premiums Now

Why Homes in Los Angeles Will Likely Have Higher Insurance Premiums Now

01/09/25

“Why will homes in Los Angeles likely have higher insurance premiums now?”

Insurance rate premium amounts are in proportion to perceived risk. The ongoing (as of writing) fires devastating Los Angeles is making the market appear more risky for investors, thereby raising insurance rates. This is Why Homes in Los Angeles Will Likely Have Higher Insurance Premiums Now. California policymakers and financial institutions should act quickly and implement reforms to help the people of Los Angeles.

Pod Mapping for Disaster Mutual Aid

Pod Mapping for Disaster Mutual Aid

Pod Mapping for Disaster Mutual Aid

01/08/25

“How can we visualize who we can rely on for mutual aid?”

When disaster strikes, whether it’s wildfires in Los Angeles or genocidal invasions in Gaza/Ukraine, people will need mutual aid. However, organizing whom you can rely on can be quite daunting. This is where Pod Mapping for Disaster Mutual Aid comes in. Pod mapping starts with drawing a circle representing yourself. Around this circle will be more circles representing people you trust you can rely on for essential services. You will then communicate with these people what services you can provide and how you will all work together. From here, you will make plans and draw out more potential contacts and larger mutual aid groups you can rely on. 

For more information regarding pod mapping, you can visit Rebel Sidney Black’s guide here.

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Disinfection By-Products

Disinfection By-Products

Disinfection By-Products

01/02/25

“What by-products can be created after chemical water treatment?”

Water disinfection is a foundational part of water treatment. Oftentimes chemicals are used for cleaning. This can lead to chemical reactions that produce Disinfection By-Products. Disinfection by-products are present in drinking water supplies all over the world.

Uninterruptible Power Supply

Uninterruptible Power Supply

Uninterruptible Power Supply

01/01/25

“How can we provide uninterruptible power supplies to critical loads?”

Critical loads such as servers or medical systems need a continuous supply of power. Outages are incredibly dangerous because even leaving these machines off while the power source is switched can cause mass damage. So what if we were to attach multiple sources of power that can instantly switch on when one goes out. Well, this is the idea behind Uninterruptible Power Supply. The power backup usually only lasts a short time for the main electricity provider to return to operations.