Watching entire communities on the other side of the country burn through a phone screen can make one feel pretty helpless. But, there are a number of ways New York is dedicating itself to providing help to those in need in California and a number of ways you yourself can help.
On Thursday, January 16, New York Governor Kathy Hochul shared news of how New York is planning to aid California in the midst of the ongoing devastating wildfires ripping through Los Angeles and its surrounding areas.
The announcement from Governor Hochul comes after seven different fires have raged through Los Angeles County, ranking among “the most destructive blazes in California history” according to ABC News.
New York’s Wildfire Experience
New York is no stranger to dealing with wildfires. In October and November of 2024, New York faced a dangerous dry spell in the weather which created perfect conditions for wildfires. Areas in the Hudson Valley and along the New Jersey state border battled rounds of wildfires…