CA WILDFIRE/NATURAL DISASTER RESOURCES
GENERAL RESOURCES
• LA County Emergency Management: https://lacounty.gov/emergency/
• President Biden made a “major disaster declaration,” which allows for immediate cash assistance for parties affected for food, prescriptions and other necessary costs like baby formula. People can contact disasterassistance.gov or call (800) 621-3362. Also increasing coverage from 75% to 100% for 180 days for things like debris and hazardous materials removal, temporary shelter and 1st responder salaries.
• Watch Duty app https://www.watchduty.org/ - a nonprofit that alerts the public of nearby wildfires and firefighting efforts in real-time.
• LAist has compiled a list of resources: https://laist.com/news/climate-environment/resources-for-so-cal-fire-victims-evacuees-and-first-responders.
• Mutual Aid LA Network has put together an extensive list of resources for fire evacuees and folks who want to help.
HOUSING/SHELTER
• 211 LA is partnering with Airbnb to offer free temporary shelter for people displaced from their homes by fire. Start by filling out this form.
• YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles is opening its locations that aren’t affected by the fires for temporary shelter, showers, basic amenities, and mental health support. They are also providing childcare services (5 years and up) for first responders and families affected by the fires.
EVACUATION CENTERS
• Arcadia Community Center – 375 Campus Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007.
• Ritchie Valens Recreation Center – 10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Pacoima, CA 91331.
• Pan Pacific Recreational Center – 7600 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036.
• Westwood Recreation Center – 1350 Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025 (accepts small animals).
• El Camino Real Charter High School – 5440 Valley Circle Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91367.
• Pasadena Civic Center – 300 East Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91101 (Pasadena Convention Center is currently no
longer accepting donations of food, water, emergency supplies or donations of any kind because they have had an
overwhelmingly generous response).
• Pomona Fairplex – 1101 W McKinley Ave, Pomona, CA 91768.
• Pierce College: 6201 Winnetka Ave., Woodland Hills (accepts large animals).
FOOD & SUPPLIES
• World Central Kitchen has a list of meal distribution sites: https://wck.org/news/meal-locations-ca.
• LA Daily News lists restaurants offering food to evacuees and first responders: https://www.dailynews.com/2025/01/08/these-los-angeles-restaurants-offer-food-to-fire-evacuees-and-first-responders/.
• Friday Jan. 10, 8 am - 11 am — Los Angeles Unified School District will distribute meals to students, and families may receive two meals per student: https://www.lausd.org/schoolupdates/food.
CHILDCARE
• YMCA is offering free childcare https://www.ymcala.org/community-response.
• How to talk to children about wildfires, evacuations and losing a home.
ANIMAL SHELTERS
https://animalcare.lacounty.gov/emergency-animal-shelter-information-los-angeles-county-fires/.
• Agoura Animal Care Center 29525 Agoura Rd, Agoura Hills, CA 91301.
• Baldwin Park Animal Care Center 4275 Elton St, Baldwin Park, CA 91706.
• Carson Animal Care Center 216 W Victoria St, Gardena, CA 90248.
• Downey Animal Care Center 11258 Garfield Ave, Downey, CA 90242.
• Lancaster Animal Care Center 5210 W Ave I, Lancaster, CA 93536.
• Palmdale Animal Care Center 38550 Sierra Hwy, Palmdale, CA 93550.
• Pasadena Humane Society is offering emergency shelter for animals, 361 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena. But they’re filling up fast and are also looking for families to foster dogs and cats from families displaced by fires. Email foster@pasadenahumane.org
• spcaLA is also taking in animals affected by the fires, 5026 W. Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles.
• Dogtopia of East Pasadena is offering three free overnight stays for pups from families displaced by fire and a 50% discount afterwards, (626) 699-8577.
• Antelope Valley Fair 2551 W Avenue H, Lancaster, CA 93536.
• Industry Hills Expo 16200 Temple Ave, City of Industry, CA 91744 (capacity for 200 horses; not staffed by DACC).
• Los Angeles Equestrian Center: 480 Riverside Dr., Burbank (accepts large animals).
• Pomona Fairplex 1101 W Mckinley Ave, Pomona, CA 91768 (Receiving horses only).
• Savage Ranch in Temecula is offering shelter to people with horses, several rooms, plus space for RVs and trailers. DM or email for info.
• Hatch Ranch in Tehachapi is also offering space for people with horses or other animals.
TRANSPORTATION
• Lyft: Riders in need can use the code CAFIRERELIEF25, valid for 2 rides up to $25 each ($50 total) for 500
riders from now until 1/15 at 11:59 p.m..
• Uber: Use promo code WILDFIRE25 in the wallet section of your Uber app to redeem a free Uber ride up to $40.
• Metro: Fare collection for rides on Metro has been suspended systemwide.
MENTAL HEALTH
• If you or someone you know is in crisis and needs immediate help, call or text the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988, or visit the 988 website for online chat.
• The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has a Disaster Distress Helpline for disaster victims, experiencing anxiety, stress, or other emotional distress. Callers can talk with a trained counselor 24/7 in multiple languages, (800) 985-5990.
COUNTY ALERTS
Sign up for local alerts. They’re a reliable clearinghouse for up-to-date news, and early warnings.
• San Bernardino County alerts.
• Santa Barbara County alerts.
TRACK AIR QUALITY
• How to handle the dismal air quality as fires burn around LA County.
THE ACTIVE FIRES
Watch CalFire for the latest on evacuation zones and shelters.
CRIMES
Price Gouging Information from DCBA that limits businesses’ ability to raise the price of goods and service by more than 10%:
L.A. County Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Resources – Consumer & Business.Online Complaint Reporting Tool.
LOANS, INSURANCE & INFRASTRUCTURE
CA Dept. of Insurance – find recovery tips, contact information for your insurance company, or help with questions about how to file a claim.
United Policyholders – a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to be a trustworthy and useful information resource and an effective voice for consumers of all types of insurance in all 50 states. UP has three-plus decades of expertise in wildfire recovery and insurance claims.
Disaster Assistance - provides resources to help you learn how to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters.
California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services – helps Californians prepare for, respond to, recover from emergencies, disasters, hazards, and threats.
USA.gov – information including assistance finding housing and financial assistance after a disaster.
Ready.gov – helps the public prepare for, respond to and mitigate emergencies and disasters.
Small Business Administration (SBA) - low-interest, disaster loans may be available to homeowners, renters, and businesses of all sizes in areas covered by a disaster declaration.
Los Angeles County Gov’t. – the latest updates on impacts from the windstorm event impacting the Los Angeles region, including wildfire, power outage, road conditions and other updates.
CalFire – provides varied emergency services in 36 of the State’s 58 counties via contracts with local governments.
Los Angeles Country Road Closures – closure of roads that are maintained by Los Angeles County Public Works in unincorporated County areas.
The FEMA app – available for both Android and iOS and is free to use and download on Google Play and the Apple App Store. You can also download the app via text messaging. On an Android device, text ANDROID to 43362; on an Apple Device, text APPLE to 43362.
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