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As fires continue to burn in Southern California, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is organizing emergency support on various levels. Emergency supplies are being provided to those in need through local bishops’ storehouses and the Bishops’ Central Storehouse in Salt Lake City. Today, for example, 1,500 cases of bottled water are being delivered to areas most impacted by the wildfires.
Approximately 1,000 Latter-day Saints have been evacuated and are staying with relatives, friends, fellow Church members or other lodging. More than 30 Latter-day Saints’ homes have been destroyed. Church buildings have been made available for community staging and shelter…