How to help employees impacted by the LA fires

By Alyssa Place, This is my expertise and Lee Hafner
Published Updated 4 Min Read

Destruction from the Eaton Fire in Altadena, California
Bloomberg NewsDestruction from the Eaton Fire in Altadena, California

The LA fires have ravaged the Southern California community, displacing nearly 180,000 people and destroying 10,000 structures across the city. Five fires are still actively burning in the area. 

The fires are the most devastating in LA’s history, and as of Friday, the largest fire sweeping through the Palisades was just 6% contained. While the situation continues to remain fluid, there are ways for employers to offer immediate assistance to workers who may be impacted. 

Alyssa Place
Editor-in-chief

Alyssa Place is the editor-in-chief of Employee Benefit News and has been with the team since 2019. Her work covers mental health, DEI, women at work, financial wellness, retirement and workplace … Read full bio

Lee Hafner
Editor

Lee joined the EBN team in 2022, and covers areas including caregiving, employee health and wellness, healthcare innovation, and company culture. She created EBN's popular Benefits in Action and … Read full bio


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