Resources for those affected by Los Angeles County Fires
RECENTly Added
Added Wednesday, January 15th:
For those affected by the wildfire: FEMA Disaster Relief Application; California Department of Insurance Support: 1-800-927-4357; Top Ten Tips for Wildfire Claimants in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese; and California Insurance Department Wildfire Resources.
For assistance and rights for immigrants, the State of California, California Health and Human Services Agency, and Department of Social Services published this Guide to Disaster Assistance Services for Immigrant Californians in English in Spanish.
Pro-bono therapists are offering their services to first responders and those impacted by the wildfires. This resource is available to help individuals process trauma, stress, and the emotional weight of this crisis.
Emergency RESOURCES
Emergency – COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES – Find updated information on active incidents, find important details about evacuations, shelters, and road closures. The page is available in English, Arabic, Armenia, Chinese, Farsi, Hindi, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, Thai, Vietnamese.
Ready LA County | Emergency Notifications – people can register here for emergency alert notifications from LA County. Not sure what language(s) the notifications are in. People can fill out the form in Spanish, Russian, Korean, and Chinese.
Ready LA County | Are you prepared? – page that has emergency preparedness information. The page can be translated into any language using Google translate.
Watch Duty - Wildfire Maps & Alerts - WatchDuty App and website – gives real time info on evacuations and fire updates.
Listos California – emergency preparedness resources in various languages: Chinese, English, Filipino, Korean, Spanish, Vietnamese.
MALAN Fire & Storm Resources Sheet - Mutual Aid LA Fire & Wind Storm Available Resources: http://tiny.cc/malan-fire
USC Equity Research Center Relief Resources & Solidarity: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iuoM0jvHr26JfpkvrC0wB57qLOBoFXnmqZYBvOk0pow/edit?usp=sharing
Palisades Fire | Los Angeles Fire Department – Official page to find out about the Palisades in Pacific Palisades and Malibu fire evacuation and updates. Page can be translated into English, Korean, Spanish, Filipino, Persian, Armenian.
Eaton Fire | CAL FIRE - Official page to find out about the Eaton Fire in Pasadena & Altadena fire evacuation and updates. Page can be translated into English, Korean, Spanish, Filipino, Persian, Armenian.
Hurst Fire | CAL FIRE - Official page to find out about the Hurst fire in Sylmar evacuation and updates. Page can be translated into English, Korean, Spanish, Filipino, Persian, Armenian.
Kenneth Fire | CAL FIRE - Official page to find out about the Kenneth Fire in West Hills (LA and Ventura Counties) evacuation and updates. Page can be translated into English, Korean, Spanish, Filipino, Persian, Armenian.
CHECKLISTS
Evacuation BE READY TO LEAVE: Wildfire Evacuation Checklist: https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/2022-02/wildfire-evacuation-checklist.pdf
Post-Fire Checklist: When You Lose Your Home or Business to Wildfire in California - Google Docs
Shelters & Housing
Shelter List - can be translated into any language using Google Translate: https://news.caloes.ca.gov/shelters-available-for-communities-impacted-by-wildfires-in-los-angeles-county-2/
Evacuation Sites: LA Wildfires '25 HELP LIST - Google Sheets
Airbnb: 211 LA is partnering with Airbnb to offer free temporary housing for people displaced from their homes due to wildfires. More info here.
Big Bear: The popular retreat spot has also offered evacuees a peaceful place to turn to for rest and regathering. A collection of vacation homes and hotels is listed on this page, which has been created specifically for the needs of fire evacuees.
FREE Housing/Lodging - City of LA: Hotels or Lodging with free or discounted rates: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1o3k8WKk06GsCmPfQYXUyV0NILEt_8jSTzHTk7eIQ4os/edit?gid=0#gid=0
FREE Housing/Lodging - Anaheim: Hotels or Lodging with free or discounted rates: https://www.visitanaheim.org/fire-relief/
FREE Housing/Lodging - San Diego: Hotels or Lodging with free or discounted rates: https://www.sandiego.org/about/fire.aspx
FREE Housing/Lodging - Santa Barbara: Hotels or Lodging with free or discounted rates: https://santabarbaraca.com/lodging-evacuee-rate/
FREE Housing/Lodging - Torrance: Hotels or Lodging with free or discounted rates: https://stay.discovertorrance.com/emergency-housing
Home/Housing - Lady Realtors Help with Housing : https://larchmontbuzz.com/larchmont-village-news/lady-realtors-help-with-housing/
FOOD AND MEALS
Free Meals: These L.A. restaurants are offering free meals to any fire evacuees (UPDATED)
PET FOOD
Pet Food Assistance - Los Angeles Wildfires | Best Friends Animal Society: Los Angeles Wildfires | Best Friends Animal Society - Save Them All
Transportation
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.
Lyft: Lyft announced it will be offering $25 vouchers, valid for two trips, to 500 customers from now until midnight on Jan. 15. Use the code CAFIRERELIEF25 to get the promotion.
Utilities
AT&T: The telecommunications company announced it is offering wildfire areas unlimited data, talk and text through Feb. 6. Visit their official site for a list of valid zip codes.
Verizon: Verizon announced it will waive call, text and data charges for customers in hardest hit areas. The company also deployed free Wifi and charging stations at three wildfire shelters.
Hygiene
Planet Fitness: The fitness chain is offering evacuees and first responders free access to their facilities, including showers, locker rooms, and WiFi. Offer is valid until Jan. 15 Please contact your nearest Planet Fitness for more information.
Mental Health Support Services - Resources to Help Children, Families and Communities in Coping
Los Angeles Unified students and families in need of mental health support are encouraged to call our Student and Family Wellness Resource Line at 213-241-3840. Support is currently available between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Employees may access Employee Assistance Service for Education (EASE) by visiting https://www.lausd.org/domain/1438 or calling the 24/7 support line at 800-882- 1341.
Wildfires: Tips for Parents on Media Coverage: https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources//wildfires_parents_media_coverage.pdf
Simple Activities for Children and Adolescents: https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources/fact-sheet/simple_activities_for_children_and_adolescents_4.pdf
Talking to Children When Scary Things Happen: https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources/fact-sheet/talking-to-children-when-scary-things-happen.pdf
Helping Teens with Traumatic Grief: https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources/tip-sheet/helping-teens-with-traumatic-grief-tips-for-caregivers-updated.pdf
Helping School Age Children with Traumatic Grief: https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources//helping_school_age_children_with_traumatic_grief_caregivers.pdf
Parent Tips for Helping Pre-School Age Children after Disasters: https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources//pfa_parent_tips_for_helping_preschool_age_children_after_disasters.pdf
Parent Tips for Helping Adolescents after Disasters: https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources//pfa_parent_tips_for_helping_adolescents_after_disasters.pdf
Tips for Adults after Disasters: https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources//pfa_tips_for_adults.pdf
Additional Resources
FREE Fitness - 24 Hour Fitness: https://www.instagram.com/p/DEnb-9mTFG4/
FREE Baby Items - Baby Cribs: https://www.instagram.com/p/DEnP9GrSNF2/
FREE Baby Items - Baby Formula: https://www.instagram.com/p/DEnprxsz3KN/
FREE Beauty - Free hair washes: https://awarehair.com/pages/los-angeles-fires-salon-locator
FREE Beauty - Hair products, clothes, etc.: https://www.instagram.com/p/DEs82ezy2rh/
FREE Clothing - Aerie: https://www.instagram.com/p/DEpd89Qu2wU/
FREE Clothing - Brooklyn Projects: https://www.instagram.com/p/DEk0qjqyu5I/
FREE Clothing - COOP: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DEoFHRoSFmi/
FREE Clothing/Essentials - Brands providing products to families impacted by the fires: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1L0dQpfj3c86mXRjADRrLshUCZrFzA3vcM_TfYxITjmc/htmlview
Emergency Funds - For people in the music industry: https://www.instagram.com/p/DElJOejhjob/
Emergency Funds - For outdoor workers: https://www.inclusiveaction.org/workeraid
CA Department of Insurance – Insurance resources and updates on insurance protections to those affected by the wildfires. Page can be translated into any language using Google translate. Consumers can also call 1-800-927-4357 for any questions; they have interpreters. Resources to Help Recent Wildfire Victims
FREE Legal Aid for Small Businesses: LA Regional Small Business Owners Legal Aid Program – Small Business Development
DIY Air Purifier: How to make a single filter and box fan air cleaner.