With the holiday season in full swing, the extensive damage at the hands of the wildfires has easily become buried with the rest of the commotion as the year concludes. Recent wildfires in the Los Angeles area have caused great destruction amongst many homes and families living near Malibu. Hundreds of thousands of acres were destroyed, leaving families homeless. A total of 443 homes have been burned to dust, according to news source Curbed Los Angeles. Student involvement in this matter displays the capability of high school students.
The destruction brought by the uncontainable fires called for student involvement. Rebuilding both the homes and buildings burned down, along with the aid needed to restore the lost possessions requires more than what the fire department can provide. Many students at Mira Costa have volunteered to help rebuild the property lost by making efforts to raise money. This representation of support displays the capability juveniles have to make a difference in issues that necessitate assistance.
The situation has provoked student involvement by showing the effects of the tragedies, and reminding students that it is easy to help victims in many different ways, according junior Lucy Konsmo. It is important that students help people affected, because everyone has something to give, whether it’s big or small. In situations like this, people need all the support they can get.
Fire relief efforts can include raising awareness, funds, and donating supplies to families in need. Student involvement displays the potential of the youth, especially at Mira Costa. Although the South Bay community was not directly affected, lending assistance is almost imperative, considering the opportunities and enlightening experience it can provide for the adolescent mind.
The detriments caused by the fires have destroyed much more than material items, though. Family members were also lost in the fires. The loss makes it that much more important to provide service to the families who are working to rebuild their entire lives, especially for students. Such small deeds can go a long way, and it is important for students to know that they can be active in their community.
Family friends are also working with shelters to send supplies to abandoned animals inspired Konsmo to involve herself in the matter. Donating to the wildfires in any way possible is a great way to help with fire relief, including blankets and towels. As for victims who are pet owners, donating pet materials helps them regain their destroyed belongings and provides assistance to others who are working to rescue abandoned animals, according to Konsmo. Contributing materials such as these is a valuable and all-important way for students to include themselves in the problem, as well as offer the help they can give.
It’s extremely important for students to get involved and help the people affected by the fires especially the ones that happened so recently, according to Senior Alyssa Van Dusen. The situation has elicited student involvement, as students are coming together to help to partake in a humbling experience and are reminded of their fortune.
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