- link Copy Url - [ Share on twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=3M Working With Direct Relief To Provide N95 Respirators During Los Angeles Wildfires https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1283736?absolute=1&via=3blnews "link to 3 B L Media's Twitter") - [ Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1283736?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Linkedin") - [ Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1283736?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Facebook") - [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=3M Working With Direct Relief To Provide N95 Respirators During Los Angeles Wildfires&body=ESG News from 3M https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1283736?absolute=1 "Share via email") [Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives](/CSR-News/philanthropy-cause-initiatives) # 3M Working With Direct Relief To Provide N95 Respirators During Los Angeles Wildfires Jan 17, 2025 10:50 AM ET ![Direct Relief and 3M.](/sites/default/files/2025-01/3M%20_Direct%20Relief_1.17.25A.png) ▶ Video ![Direct Relief volunteers unloading 3M N95 Respirators in LA.](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_2x/public/images/3M%20DR%20N95s%20in%20LA_3M_1.17.25Ajpg.jpg "Photo credit: Direct Relief") ![Direct Relief and 3M.](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_thumbnail_x2/public/2025-01/3M%20_Direct%20Relief_1.17.25A.png?h=af1f4949) ![Direct Relief volunteers unloading 3M N95 Respirators in LA.](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_thumbnail_x2/public/images/3M%20DR%20N95s%20in%20LA_3M_1.17.25Ajpg.jpg?h=707772c7 "Photo credit: Direct Relief") [Originally published on 3M News Center](https://news.3m.com/2025-01-16-How-3M-is-helping-during-the-Los-Angeles-wildfires) To help protect the respiratory health and safety of first responders and communities affected by the devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area, 3M is working with [Direct Relief](https://www.directrelief.org/), one of the largest global humanitarian aid organizations in the world. 3M recently provided the organization with 5 million N95 respirators to support their global humanitarian response efforts and enable real time equipment access when wildfires strike. Through our [official respiratory protection sponsorship of Direct Relief](https://news.3m.com/3M-named-official-respiratory-protection-sponsor-for-Direct-Relief,-pledges-5-million-N95-respirators-ahead-of-hurricane,-wildfire-season), they were able to pre-stock and strategically position 3M N95s in Los Angeles, minimizing transit time and ensuring efficient access to essential protective equipment in disaster-stricken areas. 3M N95 respirators, along with other essential supplies, are being distributed through community health clinics and nonprofit partners in the area, including the YMCA. 3M remains committed to offering support if additional needs become apparent through the relief and recovery process. Respirators and other personal protective equipment (PPE) can help reduce exposure to wildfire smoke particulates and help enable wildfire cleanup. 3M has [resources online](https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/worker-health-safety-us/safety-resources-training-news/health-safety-hazards/respiratory-protection-wildfire-smoke-cleanup/) to help community members understand the respiratory hazards of wildfires. Direct Relief is providing critical, highly requested aid as Southern California grapples with one of the most devastating wildfire events in Los Angeles County’s history. Through local community health clinics including [@venicefamilyclinic](https://www.instagram.com/venicefamilyclinic/), and local evacuation shelters, Direct Relief has distributed thousands of [@3m](https://www.instagram.com/3m/) N95 respirators to those impacted by wildfire smoke, and has provided medications, basic hygiene products from [@vaselinebrand](https://www.instagram.com/vaselinebrand/), and more to those displaced by the fires. Direct Relief also continues to provide requested aid to first responders including emergency medical backpacks, PPE, and re-hydration supplements. This disaster will reshape Los Angeles for years to come, and Direct relief will continue to support those impacted. Follow for updates and visit the link in bio to learn more about Direct Relief’s wildfire response. (Footage by [@seanrcollier](https://www.instagram.com/seanrcollier/) for Direct Relief and Gilles Clarenne/AFPTV/DC POOL/AFP) [![3M logo](/sites/default/files/Clients/3m_logo_032022.png)](/profiles/3m) ### More from 3M ###### [3M Volunteers Advance Hands-On Stem Learning](/news/3m-volunteers-advance-hands-stem-learning) Apr 2, 2026 3:55 PM ET ###### [3M Partners With JetZero To Reshape Aviation](/news/3m-partners-jetzero-reshape-aviation) Mar 18, 2026 8:00 AM ET ###### [Accelerating Innovation in 2026: Turning Digital Potential Into Physical Reality Across Industries](/news/accelerating-innovation-2026-turning-digital-potential-physical-reality-across-industries) Feb 19, 2026 8:00 AM ET ###### [How 3M AI Tools Accelerate How Ideas Become Products](/news/how-3m-ai-tools-accelerate-how-ideas-become-products) Feb 10, 2026 8:00 AM ET ###### [Reimagining What’s Possible: 3M’s Search for the Next Top Young Scientist Begins](/news/reimagining-whats-possible-3ms-search-next-top-young-scientist-begins) Feb 5, 2026 8:30 AM ET ###### [3M Is Unlocking the Potential of Geothermal Energy](/news/3m-unlocking-potential-geothermal-energy) Nov 13, 2025 1:30 PM ET ###### [Shaping Tomorrow’s Microchips: 3M Materials-Science Innovations in Semiconductor Manufacturing](/news/shaping-tomorrows-microchips-3m-materials-science-innovations-semiconductor-manufacturing) Oct 30, 2025 12:05 PM ET ###### [13-Year-Old From California Named America’s Top Young Scientist for Inventing Innovative Fall Detection Home Safety System](/news/13-year-old-california-named-americas-top-young-scientist-inventing-innovative) Oct 16, 2025 10:50 AM ET