(Israel21c) Nicky Blackburn - IsraAID is sending an emergency response team to California to help communities affected by the unprecedented wildfires. After a request from local communities, IsraAID will conduct a needs assessment of the population in affected areas, promote community resilience and recovery, and distribute relief items to families currently staying in temporary accommodations. Yotam Polizer, co-CEO of IsraAID, said the Israeli team will set up operations in Chico and will focus on psycho-social support. IsraAID's team will include Israeli and U.S.-based mental health specialists, who will work with partner organizations to support affected communities as they recover and promote community resilience.
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