Southern California Wildfires & Other Natural Disasters

Thank you to those who’ve reached out asking if I’m ok. I’m in Silicon Valley, over 300 miles north of the fire areas. We’re fine and not in any danger here.

As with any natural disaster, please extend grace and kindness to our friends and colleagues affected by the wildfires in Southern California. We have 14 suppliers in our database in SoCal; some may be directly affected by the fires, evacuations, and general instabilities at this time.

If you’re inclined to help, Mutual Aid LA has an excellent spreadsheet that lists organizations on the ground that are dedicated to helping people and animals get through these devastating times: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/0/d/1KMk34XY5dsvVJjAoD2mQUVHYU_Ib6COz6jcGH5uJWDY/htmlview?usp=sharing

Our colleagues in 15 southern US states are facing severe winter weather warnings with extreme snow and cold temperatures in the coming days.

It is reasonable to expect company closures, shipping delays, and infrequent/imperfect communication during these times. These are tough situations for anyone trying to stay safe during natural disasters and extreme weather conditions. Your patience and understanding is appreciated.