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Disasters test the resilience of communities, but they also offer opportunities to lead, serve, and strengthen bonds. As a real estate professional, your ability to step up during these times can leave a lasting impact, fostering trust and goodwill that benefits everyone. Be the one your community knows they can count on.
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Vetted Charities Supporting Los Angeles Wildfire Victims
Here are several vetted organizations actively providing relief to those affected by the recent Los Angeles wildfires:
- American Red Cross: Offers shelter, food, and recovery aid for families displaced by the wildfires.
- California Community Foundation’s Wildfire Recovery Fund: Supports intermediate and long-term recovery efforts for those affected by wildfires in California.
- California Fire Foundation’s Wildfire & Disaster Relief Fund: Provides direct assistance to victims, including financial aid and essential services.
- Direct Relief: Delivers medical supplies and financial aid to health facilities serving those impacted by the fires.
- Los Angeles Regional Food Bank: Distributes food and essentials to individuals and families affected by the wildfires.
- Pasadena Humane Society: Provides shelter and care for animals displaced by the wildfires.
- World Central Kitchen: Provides meals to first responders and evacuees in disaster-stricken areas.
Supporting these organizations can make a significant impact on the lives of those affected by the wildfires.
When Disaster Strikes Your Market: How Real Estate Professionals Can Help
Disasters—whether hurricanes, tornadoes, forest fires, or floods—can devastate communities. As a real estate professional, you have a unique opportunity to lead and support your clients, neighbors, and community in these challenging times. Here’s how you can step up and make a difference.
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- Stay Calm and Be a Leader
- Adopt a mindset of service and leadership during crises. Your calm, proactive approach will inspire confidence in your community.
- Put Your Own Oxygen Mask On First
- Develop a personal disaster plan:
- Prepare a “go-bag” with essentials like water, medications, and important documents.
- Have an emergency plan for your family, including pet boarding arrangements.
- Establish a financial safety net with a 6-month reserve if you don’t already have one.
- Taking care of yourself ensures you’re equipped to help others.
- Share Critical Evacuation Information
- Compile a list of evacuation routes, emergency shelters, and contact numbers for hospitals, the Red Cross, and local emergency services.
- Create and distribute hard copies to your Past Client and Center of Influence Database. Hard copies are vital when phones and internet go down.
- Use this as a doorknocking leave-behind or a mailer.
- Establish a Community Facebook Page
- Create a local Facebook group, e.g., “We Survived the [Disaster Name]” to share updates, resources, and connect neighbors with their families.
- Ensure the page is a reliable source for real-time information and community support.
- Commit to Caring Outreach
- Dedicate the days and weeks after the disaster to reaching out. Visit clients, neighbors, and anyone in need with water, food, or basic supplies.
- If phones are working, prioritize phone calls to check on people. If not, load up your car with essentials and make personal visits.
- Provide a List of Recommended Service Providers
- Create a hard-copy list of trusted service providers, including:
- Roofers, carpenters, and repair specialists.
- Insurance company contacts, FEMA, and Red Cross numbers.
- Emergency pet rescue services.
- If possible, arrange discounts for your clients and neighbors through these providers.
- Follow Up After the Immediate Crisis
- After the dust settles, reach out again to ensure everyone is on the path to recovery.
- Use the FORD (Family, Occupation, Recreation, Dreams) approach to reconnect and strengthen relationships.
- Ask ‘Who Else Needs Help?’
- Continuously ask, “Who else do you know who could use my help?”
- Focus on genuine care and service rather than sales. Your compassionate actions will be remembered, leading to referrals and strengthened trust in the long run.
Additional Resources for Disaster Relief
- Donate to Disaster Relief: Visit RedCross.org, call 800-RED-CROSS, or text REDCROSS to 90999 to donate $10.
- Support for Pets: Contribute to ASPCA or Humane Society to help displaced animals.
- Volunteer Opportunities: Check Volunteer Florida for ways to get involved locally or in impacted areas.
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