We stand with our members and their families who have fled the devastating California wildfires, as well as health care facilities that are struggling in the aftermath. As teams and troops respond and fight to assist these hard-hit communities, our hearts are with our members and their patients in the region.
The College is committed to providing information and resources to assist allergists in the region.
Please note: If you are a physician or advanced practice provider who wants to volunteer, check the state’s medical board website for emergency licensing waivers. It is advised to check with local disaster officials, aid organizations and shelters before volunteering.
Resources
Administration for Strategic Preparedness & Response
ASPR’s Response to the California Wildfires
California Wildfire Recovery Resources
California Wildfire & Disaster Relief
Donate to the California Fire Foundation Wildfire & Disaster Relief Fund
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Current Emergencies
DisasterAssistance.gov
How to find shelters, state emergency management offices and disaster recovery centers.
FEMA California Wildfires Information
Federation of State Medical Boards
Medical Board of California
Online license verification, other licensing services.
MedLicense.com
Provides links to state boards of medicine.
The MIPS Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances [EUC] policy will be automatically applied to MIPS-eligible clinicians affected by California wildfires for 2024 and 2025 performance periods. These clinicians will be automatically identified and have all four performance categories reweighted to 0%, resulting in a score equal to the performance threshold and a neutral payment adjustment in 2026 and 2027.
News
Experts Urge Those with Asthma to Take Extra Care from Wildfire Risks to Lungs
American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI)
Limited Waiver of HIPAA Sanctions and Penalties During a Declared Emergency: 2025 Public Health Emergency for California in Response to Wildfires and Straight-Line Winds
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS)