Dear @GavinNewsom 

Please learn from the horrific mistakes that were made by the Governor, Mayor and FEMA in Maui after the Lahaina fire.

There is a high probability some of the pets in the impacted areas survived. Especially outdoor cats, or pets that were trapped in homes that are still standing. Cats return to and stay near their burned out homes. Many are likely injured and in need of care.

When people lose everything, the uncertainty of knowing about their beloved pets is a second trauma. Finding and being reunited with a surviving pet brings comfort in a crisis, and gives hope to countless others.

PLEASE, please work with the many experienced local animal rescuers on the ground and the LA humane society to ALLOW access for trained animal rescue teams  to search for and save pets left behind. 🙏