Rockwell Automation Supports Relief Efforts for California Fires

Published 01-15-25

Submitted by Rockwell Automation

" " — At the Westwood Recreation Center in Los Angeles, American Red Cross disaster worker Jill Sperling is helping southern California residents who are fleeing from the massive and fast-moving wildfires that have destroyed homes and neighborhoods. The Red Cross is making sure everyone has a safe place to stay and the supplies they need during this crisis. Photo by Mimi Teller/American Red Cross

Rockwell Automation is donating $50,000 to the American Red Cross to support wildfire relief efforts in and around Los Angeles, California. Rockwell funds will support the American Red Cross network and their work to provide emergency shelter, relief supplies, and meals, and to assist with rescue efforts.

" " — American Red Cross workers are supporting southern California residents, including pets, to make sure no one faces these intense and fast-moving wildfires alone at the Westwood Recreation Center in Los Angeles. Photo by Mimi Teller/American Red Cross

The fire in Pacific Palisades is now the most destructive in Los Angeles history. Fueled by powerful Santa Ana winds, the wildfires have burned more than 40,000 acres and destroyed more than 12,000 buildings. More than 300,000 people are under evacuation orders. A state of emergency has been declared and there are signs in the forecast that the situation could get worse.

" " — Carla Llamuca comforts her four-year-old daughter, Thoa Perez, wrapped in an American Red Cross blanket at the Westwood Recreation Center in Los Angeles. The pair fled the intense and fast-moving Palisades fire after receiving an evacuation notice. Photo by Mimi Teller/American Red Cross

“These wildfires already have caused historic destruction, and the winds are predicted to build again,” said Rockwell’s Patricia Contreras, vice president, Community Impact. “This is an evolving and changing situation with long-term consequences for hundreds of thousands of people. We are proud to support the Red Cross and their frontline efforts to help the people in need now and throughout the long recovery and rebuilding process.”

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Rockwell Automation Supports Relief Efforts for California Fires

Rockwell Automation Supports Relief Efforts for California Fires

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