Lady Gaga Hands Out Pizza And Beverages To Victims Of California Wildfires

Nov 21, 2018 by apost team

Lady Gaga visited refugees in a Red Cross Shelter just days after being evacuated from her home in Malibu. The award-winning singer did not visit empty-handed. Lady Gaga arrived at the Red Cross Shelter with several pizzas, coffees and gift cards. She brought all of these donations to the people who had to evacuate due to the California wildfires. Lady Gaga shared her act of kindness on social media and encouraged other people to help.

On one of her posts, Lady Gaga thanked the Red Cross directly for their support in helping the victims of the California wildfires. The Red Cross is offering shelter, food, and warmth to thousands of people across the state. Another video posted by Lady Gaga featured the superstar sporting her Malibu hat with pride. In the video, she encouraged people to perform an act of kindness. The video was appropriately posted on World Kindness Day which Lady Gaga said was her favorite day of the year. In another photo, Lady Gaga commented that kindness makes the world a better place.

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Over the weekend, the superstar visited yet another camp. Lady Gaga visited for a total of 90 minutes and spread her love throughout the camp. She handed out gift cards to those in need and also took time to pose for photos. Lady Gaga even sang for a 98-year-old woman in an attempt to raise their spirits. The singer made an announcement to the entire shelter expressing her love and support for the evacuees despite not knowing them personally. Lady Gaga is one of many celebrities offering their time and money during these emergencies.

Besides her eclectic singing career, Lady Gaga has always been known as a proponent for mental health and acceptance. She has always been open about discussing issues related to mental health. In light of her own understanding, Lady Gaga encouraged the evacuees to discuss their feelings and emotional needs with a mental health counselor. Fortunately, there were several mental healthcare providers at the camps. Lady Gaga also encouraged the group to share stories together. She commented that PTSD might become an issue for many of the evacuees after their traumatic experiences.

Lady Gaga is only one of the Thousands of residents who had to leave their home because of the raging wildfires in California. Early Friday morning, the superstar revealed that she had to evacuate her Malibu mansion. She communicated to her fans through Instagram. As she was packing her belongings, there were smoke clouds approaching her home. Lady Gaga is not the first celebrity to be evacuated. Countless celebrities have been forced out of their mansions due to the raging fires.

The wildfire that started in southern California on Thursday has been dubbed 'The Camp Fire'. This fire has already claimed the lives of at least 44 individuals, although there are hundreds that have not been identified yet. 'The Camp Fire' has destroyed over 117,000 acres in a matter of days. Officials estimate that around 30% of the fire had been contained on Monday. Firefighters and volunteers are working around the clock to help put an end to this destructive fire. Friend and family of missing people are aiding local authorities in the search.

The death toll caused by this fire was at 29 on Sunday. This number jumped by 10 by the time Monday arrived. The Woolsey Fire was burning near Los Angeles around the same time. This fire started on Thursday and doubled in size within one night. This fire has claimed the lives of two people and injured three others. The Woolsey Fire has burned over 90,000 acres and is only 30% contained as well. The Hill Fire is estimated to be 85% contained and has destroyed 4,500 acres throughout Ventura County.

Thousands of residents have been evacuated from the areas surrounding these wildfires. These fires spread rapidly and destroy everything in their path. The only way to deal with these fires is mass evacuation. Families are forced to leave their homes and personal belongings behind in order to survive. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is concerned that a combination of low humidity and offshore winds will make the fire worse.

Do you live in California or know someone who does? Let us know how the California Wildfires are affecting you! Be sure to spread the word about Lady Gaga's kindness and to raise awareness!