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Airbnb Is Offering Free Stays for Wildfire Evacuees
As wildfires in the Los Angeles area continue to spread and force people from their homes, various shelter options have opened to offer free or discounted stays for evacuees—including Airbnb. Through a partnership with 211 LA, Airbnb.org (the nonprofit arm of the short-term rental platform) is facilitating emergency temporary housing for displaced residents. In addition, those who manage or have…
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Best Air Filters or Dealing With Wildfire Smoke in Your Home
With such dirty air outside, it can be difficult to keep the air inside your home clean. Even if you keep your doors and windows closed, which is recommended, air can seep in through cracks and leaks. One way to clear the air is by running the fan on your central heating or cooling system so that it cycles through…
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How to File an Insurance Claim After a Wildfire
The first step is to get in touch with your insurer or the agent who sold you your homeowners insurance. The insurance company will assign an adjuster, who will assess the damage and submit an estimate for review. The amount you’re paid will depend on the kind of coverage you have. Though “replacement cost” coverage should cover the cost of repairing…
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Wildfire evacuation alert for all of Los Angeles was sent by mistake
After two days of dealing with wildfires that have burned thousands of acres, residents across Los Angeles County received a wildfire evacuation alert on Thursday afternoon that was a mistake. Shortly after, officials sent a follow-up alert saying that the notice was intended only for people near the Kenneth Fire in Woodland Hills. Los Angeles County shared a message on…
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Best Air Purifiers for Wildfire Smoke
Our tests of air purifiers with HEPA filters show that they can help get rid of these harmful particulates. The aforementioned study suggests that they can even cut the level of these irritants by half. But not all air purifiers do a good job of removing smoke particulates. (You can see proof of that in our air purifier ratings.) The…
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