Apple Donates Aid For Forest Fires In LA And Allows Postponement Of Apple Card Payments

Illustration of forest fires in Los Angeles (photo: dock. between)

JAKARTA Apple is taking steps to help victims of forest fires in Los Angeles by donating for recovery efforts and allowing affected Apple Card holders to delay their payments.

Apple Card users living in areas declared a disaster zone by FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) can qualify for payment delay programs. This program allows users to skip one payment in registration months without being charged interest during that period.

According to a report from Mark Gurman, users who wish to register can contact the Apple Card Support via the Messages application. If the user's account is in good condition, the status will remain good even though the payment is delayed. For accounts that have been in arrears, this delay prevents the account from becoming more in arrears during the program.

However, restrictions on user spending that have been imposed before will remain in effect as long as this program runs. Previous scheduled payments will also continue to be processed unless users actively cancel it via Apple Wallet, online, or with the help of Apple Card specialists.

Forest fires in the Los Angeles area have caused massive damage, destroyed thousands of buildings, and forced thousands of people to flee their homes. To date, the death toll is still unknown entirely, but at least six people have been reported to have died as a result of this disaster.

Apple CEO Tim Cook called the fire a heartbreaking "tragedy" in a post on social media X. He also praised the courage and dedication of rescue workers working on the front lines to address the situation. Cook confirmed that Apple would make donations to support disaster recovery efforts.

Apple has a tradition of providing assistance to users affected by natural disasters to ease their financial burdens. In addition, the company often contributes to disaster recovery efforts, as was done in October 2024 after Hurricane Milton hit.

Apple's move to support fire victims in Los Angeles reflects the company's commitment to social and humanitarian responsibilities, especially in emergency situations that affect the lives of many people.