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Doctoral Student Launches Lifesaving Map for Wildfire Victims

1/30/2025

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Johan Michalove, a dedicated doctoral student in information science, launched fireaid.info on January 8, an interactive map designed to assist wildfire victims in Los Angeles. With 280,000 views, it connects displaced residents to vital resources like food and supplies, fostering community resilience through a collaborative Google spreadsheet managed by the Mutual Aid LA Network.

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Story summary

Johan Michalove, a dedicated doctoral student in information science, launched fireaid.info on January 8, an interactive map designed to assist wildfire victims in Los Angeles. With 280,000 views, it connects displaced residents to vital resources like food and supplies, fostering community resilience through a collaborative Google spreadsheet managed by the Mutual Aid LA Network.