Fire Recovery Resources
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FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles is partnering with FEMA and LA County to provide legal assistance to low-income people impacted by any of the recent Southern California wildfires.
Visit our table for help with FEMA disaster assistance, tenant rights issues, emergency public benefits, unemployment insurance, and more.
Locations:
- West LA Disaster Recovery Center
UCLA Research Park (former Westside Pavilion)
10850 West Pico Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90064 - Pasadena Disaster Recovery Center
(January 27 – January 31, 2025)
Pasadena City College Community Education Center
3035 E. Foothill Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107
Hours:
9:00 AM – 8:00 PM every day
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FEMA Disaster Assistance
Understand how to apply for help from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) if they you, work, or own a business in major disaster area.
Tenant Rights
Find answers to common questions about your rights as a renter following the fires, including what to do if you’ve been displaced, lost your home, are facing rent increases or evictions, and more.
Learn about your rights as a tenant if your home was destroyed or damaged in the 2025 LA-area wildfires. This presentation covers rental homes in the City of Los Angeles, the City of Pasadena, and Unincorporated Los Angeles County (including Altadena).
Avoiding Scams
Avoiding Scams During Disaster Recovery
Learn how to spot common scams as you repair and rebuild your home, and how to get help protecting yourself.
Unemployment Benefits
Unemployment Benefits for Workers Affected by Los Angeles Wildfires
Get ready to apply for unemployment benefits and disaster unemployment assistance if you lost work or income because of the fires.
Student Loan Disaster Relief
Help for Student Loan Borrowers During Natural Disasters
Learn about pausing or lowering your student loan payments if you were affected by the fires.
Webinars: Recovery After the Fires: Guidance for Consumers & Homeowners
Join us for a free know-your-rights webinar series “Recovery After the Fires: Guidance for Consumers & Homeowners” in partnership with Public Counsel, Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County, Bet Tzedek, Housing and Economic Rights Advocates, National Housing Law Project, East LA Community Corporation, OneJustice, and the L.A. County Assessor’s Office.
Click bit.ly/KnowYourRights-Fire to join.
Homeowner Series:
Wednesdays at 5:30 PM (Starting 1/29) – Runs for 4 weeks
Consumer Series:
Thursdays at 5:30 PM (Starting 1/30) – Runs for 4 weeks
Each webinar includes a helpful presentation, live Q&A, and simultaneous interpretation in Spanish and ASL. Don’t miss this chance to get informed.
More Resources
Click here to see our guide to finding emergency information and resources, including food, housing, healthcare, childcare, and more.
You are not alone. Our hearts are with you, and we’re here to help.
