ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Wildfire Emergency Resources
Our hearts are with everyone who has been affected by the loss, displacement, and uncertainty that has come with the devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
We are currently prioritizing Disaster Relief for SAG-AFTRA members whose residences and/or vehicles have been destroyed by the fires. If you are a SAG-AFTRA member whose residence and/or vehicle has been destroyed by the L.A. wildfires, please apply to our Disaster Relief Fund.
If you have not lost your residence and/or vehicle due to the fires, but have been affected and are in need of assistance, please contact the organizations and emergency resources listed below, as they are equipped to handle crises of this scale and can address your immediate needs.
Please check this page regularly as we will continue to update these emergency resources.
• In-Person Disaster Recovery Centers are open to the public every day from 9:00 AM to 8:00 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 full list of agencies at the centers, click here.
– Westside Location: UCLA Research Park West, 10850 West Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064
– Pasadena Eastside Location: Pasadena City College, Community Education Center, 3035 East. Foothill Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107
– Altadena Location (opens January 27th): 540 West Woodbury Rd, Altadena, CA 91001
• 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.
• CA Disaster Help Center’s list of state government social services available to victims of natural disasters. View here
• Request property tax relief from the LA County Assessor by calling (213) 974-8658. Learn more
• 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. Learn more
• 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
• 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.
• 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
• 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.
• Showers and Phone-Charging Stations: All Planet Fitness facilities in LA County are open for anyone impacted by the fires to use their facilities to rest, charge their phones, and/or shower.
• Call the CA Insurance Commissioner at 800-927-4357 with questions, or see online resources here.
• On January 30th, 5 PM, the Insurance Commissioner is hosting a Virtual Town Hall focused on the wildfires. Learn more and RSVP here.
• United Policyholders offers free guidance for wildfire recovery and submitting insurance claims. Find them at the three in-person Disaster Recovery Centers above, or at this link.
• Metro is operating fare-free, so residents can get around the County without worrying about the cost. Learn more
• Uber: Residents in Los Angeles County who’ve been ordered to vacate their homes can get a credit from Uber to get to an evacuation site. The $40 will only be valid for trips to an active shelter and by using the code WILDFIRE25.
• 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
• Bumo is providing up to three days of child care camps or nannies to those affected by the fires. Apply here
• 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.
• Sign up for Disaster CalFresh 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 financial assistance)
• LAUSD has Grab & Go meal services at 16 schools, and can provide two meals per student. See more information here.
• World Central Kitchen operates four food distribution sites. View here
• St. John’s Hospital in Santa Monica announced a new disaster relief pulmonary clinic to aid victims with breathing issues stemming from the devastating wildfires. Call their new hotline at (310) 829-8618.
• Call the Debris Removal Hotline at 844-347-3332, or learn about free hazardous material removal here.
• See this info sheet from the County Department of Public Health on accessing medication and medical supplies during this time.
• 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 drop-in supportive community gathering for entertainment professionals impacted by the ongoing wildfires. View 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 or car was destroyed due to the Los Angeles wildfires. 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.
• Artists and art workers can receive grants of up to $10,000 from the LA Arts Community Fire Relief Fund if their home/studio was lost, damaged or inaccessible due to the Palisades or Eaton Fires. Apply by February 18th. View 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: https://www.inevitable.foundation/erf
• 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.
• Comedians in need of assistance may receive grants from Comedy Gives Back. Apply here
• NYFA offers two national artist emergency grant programs. The Dancer Emergency Grants program provides grants of up to $5,000 to professional dancers who have a dire financial emergency because of circumstances outside of their control. The Medical Emergency Grants program provides grants of up to $5,000 for recent unexpected medical and mental health emergencies to artists in financial need. Learn more about both programs here.
• LA Art World Fire Relief is raising $500K to support artists and cultural workers impacted by the fires. Learn more about the fund here, and apply for financial assistance here.
• 805UndocuFund provides grants to undocumented/mixed-immigration status families impacted by fires in Ventura County. Apply here
• 250+ Brands Providing Products to Families Impacted by LA Fires. View here
• Guitar Center is offering replacement instruments to those who lost theirs in the fires. View here
• 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.
• LA County’s Preparing to Return Home FAQ. View here
• CalFire’s “After a Wildfire” Recovery Guide. View here
• CalFire’s list of government and non-profit disaster recovery programs. View here
• United Policyholders offers free guidance for wildfire recovery and submitting insurance claims. Find them at the two in-person Disaster Recovery Centers above, or at this link.
• An Arts Field Guide to Federal Disaster Relief helps demystify the FEMA and SBA disaster assistance process for artists and nonprofit arts organizations. View here
• LA County Emergency Resources for Small Businesses. View here
• USDA Post-Fire Disaster Assistance. View here
We maintain an ongoing list of national and state-by-state (non-disaster related) resources provided by other organizations. Check this document to learn more.
Webpage Updated: January 21, 2025, 2:10PM
