From UPSer's.com - this may be helpful information for others who may want to help out in some way to fellow UPSer's affected by the fires.
California Wildfires: Over 150 UPSers evacuated, one home lost
This story was last updated at 6 p.m., October 25.
Many UPSers and their families from the South Cal, Southeast Cal, and West L.A. districts have been affected by the California wildfires. No UPS people have been injured, however, more than 150 UPSers in these districts have been evacuated from their homes, with one reported home lost.
UPS helping out:
§ News and updates -- Evacuation center listings, fire information, road closures, and weather updates are available on UPSers.com for employees in the impacted districts.
§ Health advice -- Wildfire smoke inhalation precautions, tips, and FAQs, also are available on UPSers.com.
§ Counseling services -- Helping cope with stress and emotions as a result of the fire.
§ Financial assistance -- The UPS Foundation has made emergency interest-free loans available.
Want to help?
UPS has partnered with the United Way to establish the United Way Southern California Wildfires Recovery Fund – please access this link for additional information on how you can donate money to help all affected communities recover.
The South Cal, Southeast Cal, and West L.A. districts and the Pacific Region are pulling together and sharing resources to maintain service in the region everywhere that it is safe to continue operations and authorities allow access. UPS people in the area continue to deal with road closures, school closures, and air pollution caused by the wind-driven fires. Eighty management people have been sent to the three San Diego County UPS facilities from all three districts to assist with operations efforts.
UPS phone centers are maintaining a list of ZIP Codes where package pickup and delivery are delayed or temporarily suspended. This is information is available on UPS.com, or by calling 1-800-PICK-UPS.
Published : Oct 24, 2007 09:27 AM
Last Updated : Oct 26, 2007 04:05 PM