As the wildfire situation in Los Angeles County unfolds, PPN is offering region-specific resources to support providers, families, and caregivers across Southern California.
To help ensure the safety and well-being of children during wildfires, the Pediatric Pandemic Network has curated a comprehensive list of resources:
California: Wildfire Resources
- California Department of Education: School Air Quality Activity Recommendations
- Western States PEHSU: Wildfire Resources including Mask Guidelines and Infographics
- WRAP-EM: Wildfire Resources
- California Department of Public Health: Wildfire Smoke: Considerations for California’s Public Health Officials (California Department of Public Health)
For the latest updates on the wildfires in Los Angeles County, visit the County of Los Angeles government website.
For guidance on the mental health impacts to kids, visit National Child Traumatic Stress Network: Wildfire Resources.
Additional Wildfire and Wildfire Smoke Resources
- American Academy of Pediatrics: Wildfires
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Wildfire Smoke and Children
- Western States PEHSU: Wildfires
- PEHSU: Protecting Children from Wildfire Smoke and Ash
- For Kids, Exposure to Wildfire Smoke Means a Future of Poor Health
- Wildfire Information and Resources
- Wildfire Evacuation Checklist
- Child Life Disaster Relief
Burn Resources
- Burn Buddy Badge: A quick-reference tool for burn care in disaster settings
- Burn Injury Guidelines for Care: Evidence-based guidelines for managing burn injuries
- Burn Injury Poster: A visual resource for key burn care principles and actions
For more resources about wildfires, check out PPN Resource Central, an expertly curated database of thousands of resources related to giving care to children — every day and in crises.