Direct Relief reached out to its 15 Arizona based community health center and free clinic partners to determine the medical needs of those affected by the Wallow fire. N95 particulate masks, inhalers, and respiratory medications are key items in the prevention and treatment of respiratory problems caused by smoke inhalation. Direct Relief has a long history of responding to fires throughout Los Angeles, San Diego, and Santa Barbara Counties. Staff is prepared to coordinate shipments of specifically requested medical products and supplies to Arizona safety-net providers.
Incident: Wildfires in Arizona, June 2011
Damage: Over 300,000 acres have burned throughout the eastern part of the state
Human Cost: Thousands of people have been displaced
Direct Relief Response: USA program staff reaching out to partners in Arizona to offer medical aid to support emergency patient care