Wildfire Emergency Resources

• In-Person Disaster Recovery Centers are open to the public every day from 9 AM to 7 PM. The centers are a centralized space for residents who have been impacted by the fires to obtain county, state and federal services. To see a partial list of agencies at the centers, click here.

– Westside Location: UCLA Research Park West, 10850 West Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064

– Altadena Location: 540 West Woodbury Rd, Altadena, CA 91001

– The Pasadena City College location closed on January 31st

• The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is accepting applications for financial assistance from impacted Los Angeles County residents, apply here before March 10th or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362)

• The U.S. Small Business Administration offers low-interest loans, below market-rate, to rebuild homes and businesses and replace personal items. During the first year, no interest accrues, and no payments are required. Call 800-659-2955 or apply online before March 10th here.

• The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers will remove debris from your property for free. Complete this form by March 31st to sign up, or call the County’s Public Works Hotline at 844-347-3332 for more information.

• Request property tax relief from the LA County Assessor by calling (213) 974-8658 or by submitting this online form.

• The Red Cross offers immediate financial assistance to anyone who lived within the Eaton, Palisades, Hurst, and Kenneth Fire perimeters. Call 1-800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767) or view here.

• If you lost your job or can’t work because of a disaster, you may qualify for CA Disaster Unemployment Assistance. Apply here and learn more by reading this fact sheet.

• Navigating FEMA for the Entertainment Industry

 

• Understanding Your Insurance Policy

• LA County Arts & Culture Wildfire Forum

 

• Mutual Aid LA Network and their list of 400+ wildfire resources. View here

• 211 LA Wildfire Information. View here

• LA County Emergency Incident Response real-time updates. View here

• Cal Fire and City of Los Angeles Fire Department

• Utility Company Power Outage Maps: SoCal Edison and LA Dept of Water & Power

• LA Unified School District Updates. View here

• Pasadena Unified School District Updates and direct assistance for families of PUSD students/staff.

• As homes are inspected, the following maps can show you if your home was damaged or destroyed. See the Eaton Fire map here and the Palisades Fire map here.

• One-stop Rebuilding Centers are now open to provide assistance to property owners navigating the rebuilding process, including permitting, planning, and other recovery-related services.

– Altadena Location: 540 W. Woodbury Road, Altadena
– Westside Location: 26600 W. Agoura Road Suite #110, Calabasas

• Call the CA Insurance Commissioner at 800-927-4357 with questions, or see online resources here.

• The CA Insurance Commissioner is also offering confidential appointments for people impacted by the Eaton and Palisades fires. To schedule an appointment, call (800) 927-4357. Times and locations are listed below: 

– Saturday, March 8th, 10 AM – 6 PM
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 North Sepulveda Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90049

– Saturday, March 15th, 10 AM – 6 PM
John Muir High School
1905 Lincoln Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91103

• United Policyholders offers free guidance for wildfire recovery and submitting insurance claims. Find them at the in-person Disaster Recovery Centers above, or at this link.

• LA County’s Preparing to Return Home FAQ. View here

• CalFire’s Post-Wildfire Recovery Guides. View here

• FEMA offers Transitional Sheltering Assistance provides short-term, emergency sheltering options in participating hotels. Start by submitting an assistance application, and learn more here.

• FEMA has specific resources available to people who were unhoused before the wildfires began. Learn more

• LA 2-1-1 is partnering with Airbnb and Hilton to offer free temporary housing and hotel vouchers. Apply here

• Renters impacted by the fires can learn more about their rights by reading this guide or by watching this video, both prepared by the Legal Aid Foundation of LA

• Hotels offering discounted rates: Read here, here, and here for hotels in Anaheim.

      – FYI: It is against the law for hotels to increase rates due to increased demand from fire evacuations.

• Wildfire victims now qualify for LA Metro’s Low Income Fare is Easy (LIFE) program, which offers 90 days of unlimited free rides, followed by 20 free rides per month. The program works across all Metro services, as well as municipal services like Pasadena Transit and the Santa Monica Big Blue Bus. Learn more and sign up here.

• People’s Struggle SFV is offering transportation for both people and emergency supplies. View here

• Latest updates on freeway closures CALTrans District 7. View here 

• Latest updates on road closures. View here

• YMCA is offering free childcare at twelve locations across the county for students TK-8th grade. Learn more

• To support families impacted by the Eaton fire, LA County Parks Care Camps are open to youth and teens as a supportive space for fun and recreation through January 31st. Learn more

• The Boys & Girls Club is opening their doors to ALL youth ages 6 – 18. Registration fees have been waived during this time so that all kids in need have a safe place to go. Click here to see the participating locations.

• The following organizations are partnering with Pasadena USD to offer free/discounted camps for kids. View here

• Disaster CalFresh offers one-time cash assistance up to $975 for people who live or work in zip codes affected by the fires. Applications are only open on weekdays between February 10th – 19th. Apply by calling 866-488-8482 (M-F, 8 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) or by visiting an LA DPSS office in-person. More info here

• Hollywood Food Coalition. View here

• LA Regional Food Bank. View here

• Food Share of Ventura County. View here 

• Local Food Pantries. View here 

• Restaurants Offering Free Meals to Evacuees and First Responders. See here and here. 

• See Labor Community Services information below (under Profession-Specific Financial Assistance) 

• LAUSD has Grab & Go meal services at 16 schools, and can provide two meals per student. See more information here. 

• Pasadena USD also has Grab & Go meal services at three of its schools. View here

• World Central Kitchen operates four food distribution sites. View here

• The LA County Department of Public Health posts recovery updates and guides to protect your health after the fires and through rebuilding. See here

• St. John’s Hospital in Santa Monica announced a new Disaster Relief Pulmonary Clinic to aid people experiencing respiratory symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath or chest tightness. The clinic is open Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 4 PM, on the first floor of 2121 Santa Monica Blvd. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (310) 829-8618 or learn more here.

• Teladoc Health is offering free, 24/7 virtual medical care by calling 855-225-5032. Services include treatment for conditions like respiratory infections, allergies, sinus problems, or prescription medication refills. Learn more

• GoodRx is offering free online healthcare provider visits. Use the promo code LA-GOODRX-CARE to be seen by a licensed medical provider for a variety of conditions including help with medication refills. Learn more

• See this info sheet from the County Department of Public Health on accessing medication and medical supplies during this time.

• The Emergency Prescription Assistance Program helps people living in a disaster area who do not have health insurance get the prescription drugs and medical equipment that they need to stay healthy. Learn more

• South Coast AQMD Air Quality Monitors and Forecasts. View here

• See these wildfire smoke safety guidelines from the CDC and the LA Times.

• Free Therapy for the LA Wildfires. Learn more

• SAMHSA Disaster Distress Crisis Counseling: call or text 800-985-5990, and learn more here. 

• The Entertainment Community Fund runs a weekly community gathering every Tuesday (12 PM – 1:30 PM) for entertainment professionals impacted by the ongoing wildfires. Sign up for “Recovering Together” gatherings here.

• Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a volunteer Crisis Text Line Counselor 24/7

• National Alliance on Mental Illness. View here

• LA County Department of Mental Health. View here

• LAUSD is providing phone-based mental health counseling to its students, families, and employees. Learn more

• Animal Evacuation Centers

      – For Large Animals – Los Angeles Equestrian Center (480 W Riverside Dr, Burbank, CA 91506)

      – Pierce College Equestrian Center (7100 El Rancho Drive, Woodland Hills)

      – Agoura Animal Care Center (29525 Agoura Rd, Agoura Hills, CA 91301)

• Pasadena Humane & Pasadena City College Pet Supply Distribution Site. View here

• Best Friends Animal Society. View here

• LA County Animal Care Foundation. View here

• LA City Animal Services Emergency Preparedness Guides. View here

• Canine Rescue Club is connecting unprotected animals to foster/adoption homes. View here

• The SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s Disaster Relief Fund is available to SAG-AFTRA members whose primary residence was destroyed due to the Los Angeles wildfires. Apply here

• The LA Region Worker Relief Fund provides cash assistance grants of $2,000 to people who lost income due to the windstorm and wildfires. Apply by February 24th. Apply here

• Members of any union local in LA County can apply for rent, mortgage, utilities, and/or food assistance from Labor Community Services LA. Intake form here. 

      – For SAG-AFTRA Members, when completing the intake form’s “Union Information” section, list the following contact: Yuval Yossefy, Director of Assistance Programs, assistance@sagaftra.foundation, 323-549-6649

• Entertainment Industry workers can receive financial assistance from the Entertainment Community Fund, the Motion Picture & Television Fund, and the Will Rogers Pioneers Assistance Fund.

• AID FOR ARTISTS is an initiative giving grants of up to $20,000 to professional artists impacted by the fires. Learn more and apply here.

• DreamSpring has compiled a list of 45+ grant funds that support artists working across media arts and film, literature, music, performing arts, craft, and visual arts. Learn more 

• The Inevitable Foundation’s Emergency Relief Fund provides cash grants to disabled and neurodivergent writers and filmmakers in crisis. View here

• IATSE members and retirees can apply for up to $3,000 in financial relief, see application and instructions here.

• Music industry professionals can apply for MusiCares Disaster Relief grants by emailing MusiCaresRelief@musicares.org or calling 800-687-4227, and make sure to mention your SAG-AFTRA membership when applying. More information here.

• 805UndocuFund provides grants to undocumented/mixed-immigration status families impacted by fires in Ventura County. Apply here

• Food and beverage workers can apply for up to $1500 in grant assistance with Restaurants Care. Learn more

• 250+ Brands Providing Products to Families Impacted by LA Fires. View here

• A consortium of orgs are providing free self-tape home kits for actors who were displaced by the L.A. wildfires. Email putmeonselftape@gmail.com for information about qualifying for a free kit and where or when to pick them up.

• Zello Support is offering entertainment industry workers free furniture donations and deliveries. Learn more

• Bizzy Box Encino is offering free post office mailboxes for wildfire survivors. Learn more

• Guitar Center is offering replacement instruments to those who lost theirs in the fires. Apply by February 28.

• Avocado Green Mattresses is offering discounted/donated mattresses and bedding to those impacted by the wildfires. View here

• Replacement clothing for those who lost clothes in the fires is offered here and here.

• The LA Region Small Business Relief Fund provides cash assistance grants for small businesses and nonprofits impacted by the windstorm and wildfires. Organizations with revenue of up to $6 million and less than 100 employees can receive grants of up to $25,000 depending on disaster impact. Apply by February 24. Apply here.

• The LA Regional Small Business Legal Aid Program provides free legal education and direct representation to qualified small businesses. Learn more

• LA County Emergency Resources for Small Businesses. Learn more

• Business to Business Space Share connects businesses displaced by the fires to donated, temporary space generously provided by other organizations throughout LA County. Access the portal here.

• Nonprofits impacted by the wildfires may be eligible for FEMA Public Assistance to help restore their damaged or destroyed facilities. Apply by Sunday, March 9th, and learn more here.