RESOURCES
Disaster Response Committee
Greater Los Angeles Fires Relief and Response
Our union is mobilizing to provide mutual aid to members affected by the fires in the greater Los Angeles area. As part of this response, we’ve created a webpage with:
- Guidance for members who have lost their homes or been forced to evacuate
- Information on shelter options and financial aid opportunities.
- Instructions for individuals, employers, and Local Unions to donate to support affected members.
The Disaster Relief Committee implements new and creative ways to better prepare the membership of the IATSE in the unfortunate event of a disaster and to assist our members in recovering from natural and man-made disasters when they occur.
The Disaster Relief Committee implements new and creative ways to better prepare the membership of the IATSE in the unfortunate event of a disaster and to assist our members in recovering from natural and man-made disasters when they occur.
Preparedness Links & Resources
- Ready.Gov, preparedness tips: https://www.Ready.gov
- List of standard disaster response and relief items
- Get Prepared Canada, Canadian Preparedness tips: https://www.getprepared.gc.ca/index-eng.aspx
- Spanish language preparedness site: https://www.listo.gov/es
- Best practices to avoid being scammed
- Go kit checklist
- Disaster checklist for Local Unions
- Checklist for individuals
- Preparedness best practices
- List of useful links and apps
- US – Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) – https://www.osha.gov/topics
- Canada – Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) – https://www.ccohs.ca
National Hurricane Center – Storm Tracking
- Atlantic – https://www.nhc.noaa.gov
- Eastern Pacific – https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/?epac
- Central Pacific (HI) – https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/?cpac On Twitter, @NWS and @NHC_Atlantic
- How to get help, stay safe, and protect your sanity
US Geological Survey – https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/map/
NOAA Tsunami Warning – https://www.tsunami.gov
Industry Safety Bulletin – https://www.csatf.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/35HOT_TEMPS.pdf
OSHA – https://www.osha.gov/heat
These apps are available through the Apple and Android stores but may have a cost associated with downloading or using them:
- MyRadar
- Hurricane Tracker
- Red Cross – has several different apps for different types of events plus First Aid and pet First aid
- FEMA’s official app – event tracking, shelter lists, post event information and assistance
- Firesmoke.ca
- Your Local television station – may also have a specific weather app
The Richard F. Walsh/Alfred W. Di Tolla/Harold P. Spivak Foundation is a charitable foundation which is funded by individual contributions and a portion of the revenue from the sale of each per capita stamp.
The Foundation provides scholarships for the children of IATSE members and makes charitable contributions to entertainment related charities as well as other worthwhile charities and foundations.
Funds from the Walsh/Di Tolla/Spivak Foundation can help pay for food, clothing, shelter, and other necessities for IATSE members affected by natural disasters. In the past, the IATSE has disbursed funds to support members affected by wildfires, tornadoes, hurricanes, and earthquakes.
Individual IATSE members (and retirees) needing assistance should follow the instructions on the below form and submit to their local union. The local union will then forward the request to the Foundation for review by the Foundation trustees.
WALSH / Di TOLLA / SPIVAK FOUNDATION Catastrophic Relief Application Form:
Donations should be made payable to the “Walsh/Di Tolla/Spivak Foundation” and mailed to:
The Walsh/Di Tolla/Spivak Foundation c/o IATSE
207 W. 25th St., 4th Fl.
New York, NY 10001
Canadian members in need of assistance should contact International Vice President Damian Petti at dpetti@iatse.net
Online Donations can be made to the Foundation via the PayPal Landing Page at iatse.co/mutual-aid (also accepts credit cards via PayPal)
- Checks should be made payable to the “Walsh/Di Tolla/Spivak Foundation” and mailed to: The Walsh/Di Tolla/Spivak Foundation c/o IATSE 207 W. 25th St., 4th Fl. New York, NY 10001.
NOTE: Employers and Local Unions must send checks
Current disasters eligible for aid through the Walsh/Di Tolla/Spivak Foundation:
- Greater Los Angeles wildfires
- Hurricane Milton
- Hurricane Helene
- Hurricane Beryl
Other Financial Grants:
Behind The Scenes Assistance Grant: https://wp.behindthescenescharity.org/who-is-eligible-for-a-grant/
Entertainment Community Fund Grant: https://entertainmentcommunity.org/am-i-eligible-help
Find A Food Bank in Your State: https://www.nalc.org/community-service/food-drive/2021-donor-drive
Committee Members
Andrew Oyaas
International Trustee and Committee Chair
Damian Petti
Dawn Arevalo
Wade Tyree
Kent Jorgensen
John Gorey
