Local 871 NewsUpdates about IATSE Local 871https://www.ialocal871.org/About-Us/Local-871-NewsWildfire Informationhttps://www.ialocal871.org/About-Us/Local-871-News/PostId/1373/wildfire-informationEmergencyFri, 11 Oct 2019 21:16:52 GMT<p>Brothers and Sisters,<br /> <br /> As many are aware there is a wildfire burning at the Northwest end of the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles including evacuations. (Click for <a href="https://www.lafd.org/news/saddleridge-brush-fire" target="_blank">LA City Fire information</a>). Also, there are freeway closures: &ldquo;Fire Advisory: Saddleridge Brush Fire near Sylmar. Full freeway closures of the SR-118, I-5, I-210 and the SR-14 and mandatory evacuations within the area&rdquo; (from <a href="https://go511.com/" target="_blank">go511.com</a>, click for more info).<br /> <br /> There are also fires Southwest of Newbury Park, East of Riverside, and North of Hemet: Cal Fire incident map, <a href="https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/" target="_blank">click here</a><br /> <br /> Members can find more information at the IATSE District 2 website, <a href="http://iatselocal80.org/images/shared/Public%20Access%20Documents/WildFires/2019%20D2%20Wildfire%20Information%20web%20doc.pdf" target="_blank">click here.</a> Updated information will be available as it comes in. If you or an IATSE Brother or Sister are in need of assistance, please contact your Local.<br /> <br /> In Solidarity,<br /> Thom Davis&nbsp;- International VP, Co-Chairman, District 2 &nbsp;<br /> Michael Miller&nbsp;- International VP, Co-Chairman, District 2<br /> Ed Brown&nbsp;- Secretary Treasurer, District 2</p> <p><br /> Resource information:<br /> IATSE District 2<br /> <a href="https://www.iadistrict2.org/" target="_blank">https://www.iadistrict2.org/</a><br /> LA City Fire:<br /> <a href="https://www.lafd.org/news/saddleridge-brush-fire" target="_blank">https://www.lafd.org/news/saddleridge-brush-fire</a><br /> Cal Fire Maps:<br /> <a href="https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/" target="_blank">https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/</a><br /> <br /> Go511 Traffic:<br /> <a href="https://go511.com/" target="_blank">https://go511.com/</a><br /> <a href="https://go511.com/map" target="_blank">https://go511.com/map</a><br /> <br /> &nbsp;</p> <hr /> <p><br /> From the IATSE:<br /> <a href="http://www.iatse.net/news/financial-relief-available-iatse-members-saddleridge" target="_blank">http://www.iatse.net/news/financial-relief-available-iatse-members-saddleridge</a><br /> <br /> FINANCIAL RELIEF AVAILABLE FOR IATSE MEMBERS AFFECTED BY THE SADDLERIDGE FIRE<br /> <br /> <br /> The Saddleridge Fire is creating widespread destruction in the area north of Los Angeles. Over 8,600 of our members live within the evacuation zone.<br /> <br /> Financial relief is available for IATSE members affected by the fire through the Walsh/Di Tolla/Spivak Foundation. IATSE members in need of assistance should submit a written request to their local union. Local unions will then forward any requests to the Walsh/Di Tolla/Spivak Foundation for review by the Foundation&rsquo;s trustees.<br /> <br /> We also encourage IATSE members who are not directly affected by the fire to donate to the Walsh/Di Tolla/Spivak Foundation. Money from the Foundation helps pay for shelter, food, clothing, and other necessities to help our affected IATSE sisters and brothers get through this difficult time.<br /> <br /> Checks should be made payable to the &ldquo;Walsh/Di Tolla/Spivak Foundation&rdquo; and mailed to:<br /> <br /> The Walsh/Di Tolla/Spivak Foundation c/o IATSE<br /> 207 W. 25th St., 4th Fl.<br /> New York, NY 10001<br /> <br /> Please let any members of your Local who may have been affected by the fires know that this assistance is available.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> 1373