Wildfire Emergency Resources

• In-Person Disaster Recovery Centers are centralized spaces, open to the public, 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

      – Monday – Friday: 9 AM – 6 PM

      – Saturday: 9 AM – 4 PM

• The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) applications for individual assistance closed on 3/31/2025, but if you missed the deadline due to extenuating circumstances, you may be able to file a late application. For more information, call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 between 4 AM – 10 PM.

• The U.S. Small Business Administration offers low-interest, below market-rate Physical Damage Loans. During the first year, no interest accrues and no payments are required. While the original deadline passed on 3/31/2025, President Biden’s emergency declaration included a 60-day Grace Period for filing physical loan applications. Call 800-659-2955 or apply online before the extended deadline on May 30th here.

• The CA Dept. of Social Services offers grants of up to $10,000 to supplement FEMA awards as well as direct case management to disaster survivors. Learn more

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

• If you lost your job or can’t work because of a disaster, you may qualify for CA Disaster Unemployment Assistance. Apply here before June 10 and learn more by reading this fact sheet.

• The deadline to opt into the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers’ free debris removal passed on April 15th. You can learn more and, if you opted in, track the status of your property’s debris removal 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. Walk-ins and appointments are both accepted.

– LA County Altadena Location: 464 W. Woodbury Road, Suite #210. Book Appointments

– LA County Calabasas Location: 26600 W. Agoura Road, Suite #110. Book Appointments

– LA City Palisades Location: 1828 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles. More Info

– Malibu City Location: 23805 Stuart Ranch Road, Suite 240. Book Appointments

– Pasadena City Virtual Appointments and Limited In-Person Services

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

• 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. You can also submit an insurance question for one of their legal experts to answer here.

• Disaster recovery experts at Loyola Marymount University, UCLA, and Purdue University are offering free air, soil, and pool water testing for property owners near the Palisades and Eaton Fire lines. Learn more and sign up here.

• Professors at USC are also offering free testing, specifically testing lead in the soil. Anyone who is concerned about fire impacts on soil may participate in this program at no cost. Learn more here

• LA County’s Preparing to Return Home FAQ and CalFire’s Post-Wildfire Recovery Guides

• The American Red Cross is beginning a second phase of financial assistance in April 2025 for people with homes located in the Palisades or Eaton Fire burn zones. Most households will receive an invitation to apply for assistance through an email, text message, or phone call directly from the Red Cross. Those that don’t receive an invitation can apply by visiting one of five enrollment locations listed here before May 13th.

• Echoes of Hope offers cash aid to fire-impacted individuals referred to them by social service agencies. SAG-AFTRA members should email disasterrelief@sagaftra.foundation to start the application.

• A number of legal aid organizations are offering free assistance to wildfire survivors with FEMA appeals, insurance questions, and landlord-renter disputes. Attend legal clinics listed below under “upcoming events” or refer to the following websites to seek help: Legal Aid Foundation of LA, Neighborhood Legal Services of LA, and Pepperdine Law School

• The Disability Community Resource Center’s Durable Medical Equipment Wildfire Recovery Grant helps replace essential medical devices lost in the Palisades and Eaton Fires, including mobility aids (wheelchairs, walkers, etc.), respiratory support equipment, medical monitoring devices, and daily living aids (hospital beds, etc). For eligibility and to apply, call (310) 390-3611.

• Jewish Free Loan offers zero-interest, zero-fee loans to individuals impacted by the fires. Learn more

• 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

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

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

• 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.

• Musicians can get support from the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund. Learn more

• Comedians in need of assistance may receive grants from Comedy Gives Back. Apply here

• The Mutual Aid LA Network’s list of 400+ resources. View here

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

• The Alta Heritage Foundation is a group of volunteer archeologists who help wildfire survivors recover the cremated remains of family members that were kept in now-destroyed homes. Request their services here.

• Fender is offering help to musicians who have lost instruments or gear in the wildfires. Apply here

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

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

• The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development extended the foreclosure moratorium for FHA-insured single-family mortgages through July 7, 2025. Learn more

• The State of California secured commitments from 400+ financial institutions to provide mortgage relief to those affected by the fires. Contact your loan servicer to start the process, and learn more here.

• CalHFA has also approved a $100M+ program to grant mortgage relief for people impacted by the fires. Applications are not open yet, but you can learn more here.

• Owners of mobile/manufactured homes can receive assistance from CA Dept. of Housing & Community Development. Learn more

• Hotels offering discounted rates: View here, here, and here for hotels in Anaheim. It is against the law for hotels to increase rates due to increased demand from fire evacuations.

• LA Unified School District Updates and their enrollment guide for displaced families

• Pasadena Unified School District Updates

• YMCA is still offering free childcare and long-term support for people impacted by the fires, including free childcare. Learn more

• Boys & Girls Club locations are still offering childcare support for youth ages 6 – 18 impacted by the fires. Contact your local club for more information. Learn more

• 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.

• The City of Pasadena & Eaton Health Village are providing free medical and mental health care every Monday and Wednesday from 11 AM – 3 PM at the Pasadena Seventh-Day Adventist Center (1280 E Washington Blvd). Services include medical consultations, medical refills, mental health services and case management, vision care, and dental care. Questions? Call 855-665-4621, press 3.

• The Disability Community Resource Center’s Durable Medical Equipment Wildfire Recovery Grant helps replace essential medical devices lost in the Palisades and Eaton Fires, including mobility aids (wheelchairs, walkers, etc.), respiratory support equipment, medical monitoring devices, and daily living aids (hospital beds, etc). For eligibility and to apply, call (310) 390-3611.

• The CA Foundation for Independent Living Centers offers supportive services to disabled and electricity-dependent people after disasters. Learn more and apply 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

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

• The Department of Public Health is offering free blood lead testing for those concerned about exposure to lead from the recent wildfires. Learn more

• For anyone interested in free soil, air, and pool water testing, see the “Navigating Insurance & Rebuilding” section above.

• Free Therapy for the LA Wildfires. Learn more

• YMCA social workers are available to help children and families impacted by the fires. Sign up

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

• Musicians can receive mental health support and grants from the Music Industry Mental Health Fund. Learn more

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

• 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.

• Pacific Coast Highway Entry Passes are now available for Palisades/Malibu Residents of Burn Areas & Essential Businesses. Pick one up at the Westside Disaster Recovery Center, Santa Monica College, or Malibu City Hall. Learn more

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

• Latest updates on road closures. View here

• FEMA Public Assistance helps nonprofits, including houses of worship, impacted by the wildfires cover the costs for emergency protective measures, debris removal, and repairing or replacing damaged facilities. The deadline was March 9th, however, Cal OES has indicated that they will review and consider late requests. Learn more

• 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.

• The City of Malibu announced a Small Business Micro-Grant Stabilization Program to directly assist local small businesses affected by the recent fires and prolonged Pacific Coast Highway closures. Grants range from $5,000 to $20,000, and applications are due by May 31, 2025. Learn more and apply here

• The Los Angeles County Development Authority’s Altadena Disaster Relief Small Business Loan Program is offering loans of up to $75,000 to provide businesses in unincorporated Altadena with working capital for recovery. Apply by June 3rd at 12 PM, and learn more here.

• Jewish Free Loan offers zero-interest, zero-fee loans to small businesses and nonprofits. Learn more

• Small businesses and nonprofits that have suffered substantial economic injury may be eligible for a Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loan. Apply by October 15, 2025, and learn more here.
– In-person help from SBA professionals is available at eight locations (see addresses and hours here). Walk-ins accepted, or schedule an appointment 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

• South Coast AQMD Air Quality Monitoring. View here

• The following maps can show you if your home was damaged or destroyed. See the Eaton Fire map and the Palisades Fire map. These may be useful when communicating with government agencies and insurance companies.