LA Fire Survivors Receive Intellipure Air Filters from ShelterBox USA

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The Santa Barbara-based nonprofit ShelterBox USA continues to assist fire survivors.

ShelterBox volunteers and workers distributed new air filters, made by Intellipure, to recent fire survivors on Saturday.

The nonprofit also provided blankets and other essential items.

Among the recipients was Bernice Brunswick, 89, who said she lost everything when her longtime Altadena home was destroyed in the Eaton Fire.

“It means a lot—it means everything—to know that there are people out there to help you when you need it the most,” Brunswick said.

Firefighter Jake Salcedo also lost his home in the Eaton Fire. He said his in-laws lost their home as well.

“All these essentials really help everybody out,” Salcedo said. “With all the things we lost, it’s a big help for the community.”

ShelterBox President Kerri Murray participated in the giveaway.

“Two months after the Eaton Fire, Altadena is grappling with the aftermath of the devastating wildfires. Residents are facing challenges in rebuilding their lives and homes, including navigating insurance complexities and securing resources,” Murray said. “ShelterBox USA has remained committed to providing displaced families with vital supplies through a series of organized community distributions.

“Today, ShelterBox USA staff and volunteers, including those from Santa Barbara and Los Angeles County, provided hundreds of families with air purifiers from Intellipure and new comforters to offer relief to those facing a long road to recovery. We are grateful for the supporters who make this important work possible.”

For more information visit https://shelterboxusa.org