BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – The wildfires that have devasted the Los Angeles area have impacted many, including Platinum Equity and its L.A.-based employees.

Communities around Los Angeles have seen homes and schools destroyed as the wildfires have raced throughout the area, devastating entire neighborhoods and forcing evacuation orders or warnings for nearly 200,000 residents.

In response, Platinum Equity is offering full support to all employees who are either negatively impacted or helping family or friends during this difficult time.

“My thoughts and prayers are with all of our folks who have been impacted by the devastating wildfires across the Los Angeles area,” Platinum Equity Founder and CEO Tom Gores wrote to employees in an e-mail.

“Whether you are under an evacuation order, assisting friends and neighbors in need, or facing the loss of your home and community, I want to reassure you that as a member of the Platinum Family, you are not alone. We are here to support you through this difficult and uncertain time.”

The firm has reached out directly to employees in each of the affected areas, offering immediate support that includes temporary housing during periods of displacement.

“We continue to navigate uncertainty in the days ahead as the dedicated fire rescue teams work tirelessly to contain the various wildfires across our region,” Platinum Equity’s Head of Human Resources Emily Hofer said. “Mr. Gores has offered generous support to all of us, and most importantly, to our displaced employees and their families.”

With the safety and well-being of all top of mind, Platinum Equity employees have been encouraged to work from home, although the Beverly Hills office has remained open. (The building is located outside any designated evacuation warning or evacuation order zones.)

Firm leadership continues to monitor the situation and will adjust accordingly if the situation changes.

Gores and the Platinum Equity team are also currently formulating plans to aid relief and rebuilding efforts in the greater L.A. area.

The firm said it appreciates all the well-wishes and offers of support from others that have poured in from around the globe.

“As a global firm, our team in Los Angeles is grateful for all the messages of support we’ve received from our colleagues, investors and other business partners around the world,” Platinum Equity said in a released statement.

As of Monday morning, the wildfires are being blamed for 24 deaths and the destruction of more than 12,000 structures.