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Last Updated 1/29/2025 

We will continue updating this page with available resources. 

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Resources

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Emergency Information

Official State, City, and County Updates
  • CalFire Incident Information Center
  • Los Angeles County Emergency Center
    • Sign up for Emergency Notifications
    • Available in 14 languages:  العربية (Arabic), Հայերեն (Armenian), 简体中文 (Chinese Simplified), English, Español (Spanish), فارسی (Farsi), हिन्दी (Hindi), 日本語 (Japanese), ភាសាខ្មែរ (Khmer), 한국어 (Korean), Русский (Russian), Tagalog, ไทย (Thai), Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese)
  • Los Angeles Fire Department Alerts
  • Watch Duty: Wildfire Maps & Alerts
  • Los Angeles Animal Services Emergency Preparedness
    • Available in 13 languages: 简体中文 (Chinese Simplified), 繁體中文 (Chinese Traditional), Deutsch (German), English, Español (Spanish), Français (French), Indonesia (Indonesian), Italiano (Italian), 日本語 (Japanese), 한국어 (Korean), Português (Brasil) (Brazilian Portuguese), Tagalog, ไทย (Thai)
  • Lost Animal Hotlines 
    • Call the Eaton Fire Animal Rescue Hotline at (626) 577-3735 for help with: 
      • Found animals (including pets, livestock, exotics, and wildlife) 
      • Lost animals 
      • Animals left behind in an evacuated home or property 
    • If you have lost your pets due to the wildfires and are needing assistance to find them, Call the Los Angeles FIRE Evacuation Animal Services Hotline at (213) 270-8155 

If you are looking for someone impacted by the fires, or you want to inform your family of your safety and wellness, please contact the Red Cross at (800) 675-5799.

Click here for the LA Fires Displaced Animals Map

Check this comprehensive list of shelters for people and animals, food supply distributions, and information. This list is crowdsourced and vetted by the Mutual Aid LA Network.

Provides information, referrals, guidance, technical assistance and resources to people with disabilities and their families with immediate disaster-related needs.

Available 24/7. Accessible and multilingual information, including via videophone for Deaf callers, can be requested by email.

AAPI Equity Alliance and member organizations created this resource guide containing alerts and information, shelter/housing, animal/pet, transportation, food, mental health, community, health and safety, workers rights, and insurance and post-disaster resources. 

If you or someone you know needs support, please share this guide. 

The Center for WorkLife Law has compiled know-your-rights information and resources for impacted workers who are pregnant, parenting, or providing care to a loved one. Click here for the comprehensive guide.

  • Información disponible en Español tambien.
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Evacuation & Animal Shelters

Transportation to Shelters

If you need to evacuate and don’t have transportation, call:

  • 911 if you are under evacuation order
  • 211 if you are not under evacuation order
  • Westwood Recreation Center, 1350 Sepulveda Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90025
  • El Camino Real Charter High School, 5440 Valley Circle Blvd. Woodland Hills, CA 91367
  • Pasadena Convention Center, 300 East Green St. Pasadena, CA 91101

Text “SHELTER” to 43362 and enter your zip code for more information.

Small Animals:

  • El Camino High School, 5440 Valley Circle Blvd. Woodland Hills
  • Agoura Animal Care Center, 29525 Agoura Rd. Agoura Hills
  • Baldwin Park Animal Care Center, 4275 Elton St. Baldwin Park
  • Carson Animal Care Center, 216 W Victoria St. Gardena
  • Castaic Animal Care Center, 31044 Charlie Canyon, Castaic
  • Downey Animal Care Center, 11258 Garfield Ave. Downey
  • Lancaster Animal Care Center, 5210 W Ave. I, Lancaster
  • Palmdale Animal Care Center, 38550 Sierra Hwy, Palmdale

Large Animals:

  • Los Angeles Equestrian Center, 480 Riverside Dr. Burbank, CA 91506
  • County of Los Angeles Large Animal Shelter, Pierce College Equestrian Center, 6201 Winnetka Ave. Woodland Hills, CA 91367
  • Pomona Fairplex, 1101 W McKinley Ave. Pomona
  • Industry Hills Expo, 16200 Temple Ave. City of Industry

Airbnb is partnering with 211 LA to provide free temporary housing for people displaced by the Los Angeles wildfires Click here to learn more and apply.

Eligibility criteria:

  • You had to leave your home because of the recent fires in the Altadena, Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Pasadena, Santa Monica and Sylmar areas
  • Your home is an evacuation zone
  • You are 18 or older

Free emergency housing may be available in East Los Angeles, Lancaster, and Panorama City. Call (323) 869-4600 for more information.

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Closures & Public Service Impacts

Schools

Most schools in LAUSD and surrounding districts have reopened as of 1/13/2025. Check the official list of the Los Angeles County Office of Education.

Water
  • Pasadena Do Not Drink water notification (Updated January 11, Pasadena Water & Power)
  • L.A. Department of Water and Power (ZIP code 90272 and adjacent areas): Do Not Drink
  • Kinneloa Irrigation District: Do Not Drink (Effective January 8)
  • Las Flores Water Company: Do Not Use (Effective January 8)
  • Malibu Do Not Drink water notification (January 9, City of Malibu)
  • Lincoln Avenue Water Company: Do Not Use (Effective January 14)
  • Rubio Cañon Land and Water Association: Do Not Use
Power & Gas
Hazards
  • Safety tips for downed power lines (SCE)
  • Report traffic signal outages or request removal of downed tree branches or debris:
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Resource Centers

YMCA Facilities: Childcare and More

Many YMCA locations are acting as temporary evacuation sites and offering services including:

  • Shelter and showers
  • Childcare services for first responders and displaced families (5 years & up). Click here for details on childcare programs.
  • Basic necessities (charging phones, fresh water, etc.)
  • Mental health support or resource guidance
  • Safe spaces to park

Additionally, centers will serve as distribution points for emergency supplies. Click here to learn more.

Locations:

  • Westchester Family YMCA, 8015 S. Sepulveda Blvd, Westchester, CA 90045
  • Culver-Palms YMCA, 4500 Sepulveda Blvd, Culver City, CA 90230
  • Koreatown YMCA Center for Community Well-Being, 433 S. Vermont Ave. Los Angeles 90020
  • Ketchum-Downtown YMCA, 401 S. Hope St, Los Angeles, CA 9007
  • Anderson Munger Family YMCA, 4301 W. Third Street. Los Angeles 90020
  • Weingart East Los Angeles YMCA, 2900 Whittier Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90023
  • Mid-Valley Family YMCA, 6901 Lennox Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91405
  • North Valley Family YMCA at Porter Ranch, 11336 Corbin Ave. Northridge, CA 91326
  • West Valley Family YMCA, 18810 Vanowen St. Reseda, CA 91335
  • East Valley Family YMCA, 5142 Tujunga Ave. North Hollywood, CA 91601
  • YMCA of Burbank, 321 E. Magnolia Blvd. Burbank, CA 91502

Open and offering: 

  • Access to Public Benefits 
  • Groceries 
  • Diapers 
  • Clothing 
  • Housing Navigation 
  • Information and Referrals to Community Resources 

Find a location near you. 

To support families impacted by the Eaton Fire, the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation will host Care Camps to provide youth and teens with a supportive space for fun and recreation. The camps will run from Monday, January 13, to Friday, January 31.  

  • UCLA Research Park, 10800 W Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064 (open 9 am – 8 pm, 7 days a week) 
  • Pasadena City College Community Education Center, 3035 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107 (9 am – 8 pm, 7 days a week)
  • Altadena,  540 W. Woodbury Rd. Altadena, CA 91001 (9 am – 8 pm, 7 days a week)

For more recovery resources, visit: recovery.lacounty.gov

Several community centers are offering space to rest, work, charge your phone, stock up on basic supplies, and breathe clean air during daytime hours:

Santa Monica College Foundation worked to gather essential items for community members who’ve been impacted by the recent wildfires, including clothing, backpacks, pillows and more essentials.  

The distribution site is being held at Corsair Gym in Santa Monica College’s main campus. Free parking is available in Lot 3. World Central Kitchen is also distributing free hot meals outside the gym.

Address: 1900 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Distribution times:

  • Thursday, Jan. 23, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 
  • Friday, Jan. 24,  from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 
  • Sunday, Jan. 26,  from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

The LA Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) leads economic resiliency and recovery efforts for the County of Los Angeles. In an emergency, DEO and our partners are here to provide information, programs and services, and resources for workers and businesses. Visit opportunity.lacounty.gov/how-we-help/emergency-resources/ for more information.  

LA County residents directly impacted by the wildfires can request vital and property records (i.e., birth, death, marriage) FREE of charge from the LA County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk. You can call 1-800-201-8999 and select Option 1, followed by Option 2, or email recorder@rrcc.lacounty.gov for assistance. For more information, visit lavote.gov/recorder. 

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Food

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Financial Assistance

Federal Disaster Assistance for Individuals and Families (FEMA)

After a disaster, FEMA can reimburse expenses for immediate needs as well as for repair and recovery. Common examples include:

  • Temporary housing, such as hotels, motels, or rental assistance
  • Immediate needs, such as water, food, first aid, prescriptions, infant formula, breastfeeding equipment, diapers, personal hygiene items, and transportation fuel
  • Childcare
  • Recovery supplies, such as generators, dehumidifiers, chainsaws
  • Home repairs, including accessibility needs
  • Personal property, such as appliances, furniture, computers, and work or school supplies
  • Transportation, such as a car you relied on
  • Medical needs, such as medical/dental equipment, breastfeeding equipment, prescription medicine, or lost or injured service animals

FEMA only assists with costs that are not covered by insurance or other programs. If you have insurance, apply there first.
Click here to apply at disasterassistance.gov.

The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) will be joining federal, state, and local partners, including the County Office of Emergency Management (OEM), FEMA, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and local city governments, to provide on-site direct services to those impacted by the recent wildfires at the newly opened Local Assistance Centers (LACs) and SBA’s Disaster Loan Outreach Centers (DLOCs). DEO will play a leading role by offering tailored workforce and business recovery services, including access to grants, employment assistance, and guidance for navigating state and federal resources. 

SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Centers  

  • Pasadena City College Community Education Center (PCC CEC) Address: 3035 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107 Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Ventura County Community Foundation (VCCF) Address: 4001 Mission Oaks Blvd., Ste. A1, Camarillo, CA 93012 Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.  
    Note: Both centers will be closed on January 20, 2025, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. 

Local Assistance Centers    

  • Pasadena City College Community Education Center (PCC CEC) Address: 3035 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107 Hours: Daily 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  • UCLA Research Park West  Address: 10850 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064 Hours: Daily 9 a.m. – 8p.m. 

During the ongoing wildfire emergency in Los Angeles County, Inclusive Action has launched a new emergency fund to help outdoor workers – street vendors, landscapers, and recyclers – impacted by the fires. 

Through this fund, impacted outdoor workers can apply for one-time cash assistance support of $500. Recipients will receive cash payments on a first-come, first-served basis, and as funding allows. 

To be eligible for funding, community members must meet all of the following qualifications: 

  • Live or work in areas directly impacted by the fires 
  • Primarily work outdoors, (e.g. as a street vendor, landscape worker, recycler, etc.) 
  • Have experienced a loss of income/property/belongings due to fires 

Visit www.inclusiveaction.org/workeraid to learn more and apply.

The wildfires have severely disrupted the livelihoods of essential workers in our community, including caregivers, housekeepers, landscapers, and hourly and part-time service workers. The Fuerza Fund is a dedicated initiative created to support and strengthen our community during times of crisis. The Fuerza Fund will provide essential resources to help those affected by the devastating Los Angeles County wildfires by providing immediate and direct emergency cash assistance to workers and unique households impacted by the wildfires, ensuring no one is left behind. Click here to learn more and apply.

The Filipino Migrant Center in partnership with the National Alliance for Filipino Concerns (NAFCON) is providing emergency funds to Filipino workers whose home or livelihood was directly impacted by the fires.

Community members can apply through the Filipino Migrant Center for necessities such as: 

  • Accessing health services 
  • Food, clothing, or emergency needs 
  • Emergency shelter 
  • Transportation 

Apply now to be considered for the Emergency Services Fund if you are an essential worker (i.e. caregiver, retail, fast food, etc.): 

  • Whose workplaces were directly affected by the fires; OR 
  • Who lost wages due to workplace closures; OR 
  • Whose homes have been directly impacted by the fires 

If you have any questions, please call 562-453-3408. Click here to fill out the online application.

Emergency loans to help with the costs of evacuating, such as hotel or motel rooms, short-term rentals, and travel. Zero-interest, zero-fee loans of up to $15,000 are available. Click here to learn more and apply.

The SBA can provide disaster assistance for homeowners, renters, nonprofits, and businesses of all sizes.

  • Home Disaster Loans: Loans to homeowners or renters to repair or replace damaged real estate and personal property, including cars.
  • Business Physical Disaster Loans: Loans to businesses, nonprofits, and faith-based organizations to repair or replace damaged property, including real estate, inventories, supplies, machinery and equipment.
  • Economic Injury Disaster Loans: Working capital loans to help small businesses and nonprofits meet their financial obligations

Click here to apply at sba.gov. For questions, call 800‐659‐2955 or click here to schedule an appointment.

Guides and resources for homeowners impacted by the fires. Click here for more information.

The Office of CA Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara will be hosting FREE workshops to support LA residents affected by the recent wildfires on Saturday, January 25 from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, January 26 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Pasadena City College: 1570 East Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91106. Experts will be available for one-on-one consultations. To schedule an appointment please call 1-800-927-4357. More info at insurance.ca.gov.

If your property was damaged or destroyed by the windstorms or wildfires you may qualify for temporary property tax relief through the LA County Assessor’s Office Misfortune & Calamity Property Tax Relief. For more information visit assessor.lacounty.gov/tax-relief/disaster-relief or call (213) 974-3211.

California’s Unemployment Insurance (UI) program pays benefits to workers who lose their jobs or have their hours reduced through no fault of their own. People affected by the fires can be paid benefits for the first week they are unemployed due to the disaster. Click here to learn more about the Unemployment Insurance program and eligibility requirements for collecting benefits.

In response to the wildfires and windstorms, federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is now available for workers and self-employed individuals who do not qualify for regular unemployment benefits. Please note that DUA benefit claims must be filed by March 10, 2025.  

The LA Arts Community Fire Relief Fund (the “Fund”) is a pooled fund led by the J. Paul Getty Trust with support from a coalition of major arts organizations and philanthropists. The Fund is for the benefit of Los Angeles County’s artists and arts workers in all disciplines impacted by the unprecedented wildfire crisis.

Individuals may apply only once for up to $10,000. Funds are unrestricted and can be used in any way that alleviates financial hardship. artists and arts workers who are of low incomes, of historically underserved populations, and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Click here to learn more and apply.

Emergency Financial Assistance is available to eligible performing arts and entertainment professionals:

  • In times of unexpected critical need
  • To assist towards basic living expenses such as health care, housing and utilities to prevent eviction or shut-offs

We take into consideration:

  • If you can cover your expenses for the next few months, you may not be eligible at this time.
  • Please access all personal and community resources prior to applying.
  • If you are able to work, we expect that you are making all efforts to secure work, both within and outside of the industry.

Click here to learn more and apply for assistance.

This program assists with urgent basic and household needs. To apply, call (833) 775-3267.

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Health & Medical Care

Prescription Drugs & Medical Supplies
  • Find open pharmacies at healthcareready.org/rxopen
  • Medi-Cal members may be able to get a 72-hour refill for prescription drugs when a Federal emergency is declared and may get a 100-day supply of most prescription drugs before disasters. After disasters and power shutoffs, pharmacies must give the full amount needed immediately.
  • Medicare Part D Plans must lift some limits for prescription drug benefits and allow out-of-network access when drugs are unavailable from network pharmacies.
  • Uninsured survivors can get prescription drugs and supplies via the Emergency Prescription Assistance Program. To find pharmacies in this program, call (855) 793-7470.

Fill out this form if you need Type 1 Diabetes supplies.

Free, 24/7 virtual medical appointments for non-emergency illnesses. Additionally, those who may need help with authorization for non-narcotic drugs can also get assistance. The free services are for first responders, Southern California residents and anyone else who may be affected by the fires. Call 1-855-225-5032.

  • Prescriptions and Appointments: L.A. Care members can fill prescriptions early or at an out-of-network pharmacy if their medications were lost in the fires, left behind during an evacuation, or if their regular pharmacy is shut down. You may also be able to schedule appointments at out-of-network providers. For assistance, call:
    • Medi-Cal – 1-888-839-9909
    • L.A. Care Covered – 1-855-270-2327
    • PASC-SEIU Plan – 1-844-7272
    • L.A. Care Medicare Plus – 1-833-LAC-DSNP (1-833-522-3767) (TTY: 711) 
  • Transportation: If you reserved transportation to a medical appointment and need to reschedule or change your route because of the fires, call 1-888-839-9909 (TTY: 711).
  • Mental Health: For counseling and mental health services, call:
    • Carelon Behavioral Health: 1-877-344-2858
    • Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health: 1-800-854-7771

A free, multilingual crisis support service available 24/7.

  • Call: 1-800-985-5990 (Press 2 for Spanish).
  • Text: “TalkWithUs” to 66746

If you or your loved ones are experiencing mental health distress related to the wildfires call the LA County Department of Mental Health’s 24/7 help line at 1-800-854-7771. For more info visit, dmh.lacounty.gov/our-services/disaster-services/disaster-mh-resources/. 

Available at The Sidewalk Project, 768 Stanford Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90021.

Free access to showers for firefighters and displaced residents. A gym membership is not required. For locations and hours of operation, visit planetfitness.com/gyms.

The Residential Air Filtration Program aims to reduce residential exposure to particulate matter (PM) in participating AB 617 Communities. Residents within these communities are eligible for portable air filtration units and replacement filters. AB 617 communities participating in the program include: 

Applicants must submit one of the following documents to verify residence: 

  • First page of utility bill (water, gas, electric), or 
  • Property tax statement 

 Please follow the link below to submit your application: 

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Locations

Ron Olson Justice Center
1550 W. 8th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90017

East Los Angeles Office
5301 Whittier Blvd., 4th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90022
(temporary location)

South Los Angeles Office
7000 S. Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90003

Long Beach Office
601 Pacific Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90802

Santa Monica Office
1149 3rd St. #300
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(by appointment only)

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