Los Angeles Fire Resources

How can I get help?

• Individual assistance is available through FEMA. The deadline to apply is March 10. There are three ways to register for FEMA assistance.

1. Applying online at DisasterAssistance.gov is the easiest, fastest, and most convenient way to apply;
2. On the FEMA App for mobile devices, or
3. Call the FEMA helpline at 1 (800) 621-3362. This line is available 4 a.m. – 10 p.m. (PST) in most languages.

• Watch an accessible video about how to apply here.

 

• FEMA is also providing Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) for eligible renters and homeowners to temporarily stay in a hotel or motel. You must have already applied for disaster assistance to be eligible, and FEMA will automatically notify you of eligibility by the method of communication selected at the time of application for assistance.
  • TSA is a temporary program intended to provide short-term lodging for eligible disaster survivors whose primary residence is uninhabitable or inaccessible and are not covered by insurance for additional living expenses or loss of use.
  • Find participating hotels or motels.

 

• Disaster Recovery Centers offer in-person FEMA assistance and services from various County and State departments and agencies, including EDD, Social Services, DMV, Insurance, Housing, and more.

 

• Assistance for small businesses is available through the federal Small Business Administration.

 

• The LA County Department of Economic Opportunity is offering additional resources for businesses and workers.
  • Businesses can find resources for state and federal loans, grants, financial counseling, legal services, insurance and tax resources, and more.
  • Workers may find grant assistance, unemployment and job search assistance, health coverage, and more.

 

• Find employment assistance through EDD today, and learn about specific disaster-related services from EDD.

 

• A real-time list of open shelters and their overnight count can be found at CalOES.

 

• The County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk is providing free replacement of property and vital records, such as birth, death, and marriage certificates. Call (800) 201-8999 or email recorder@rrcc.lacounty.gov for this service.

 

• USPS is allowing residents to pickup mail at a relocated post office, or have mail forwarded to a temporary location. 

 

What is individual assistance?

Individual assistance consists of multiple federal programs to help disaster survivors start to recover. These programs include, but are not limited to:

• Advanced Financial Assistance
• Housing and Rental Assistance
• Fund for Repair / Replacement of Damaged Homes
• Disaster Legal Services
• Disaster Unemployment Assistance
• Other Needs Assistance

 

How can I stay informed?

• Track a preliminary damage assessment map within the fire Palisades Fire Zone: Palisades Fire Damage Map

 

• Monitor latest news from LA Fire Department for repopulation, animal services, and more: LAFD News Page

 

• Learn about outages, service restoration, and payment assistance programs from the various utility service providers: Firestorm Utility Updates

 

• Sign up for evacuation notices and critical updates specific to LA County: Ready LA

 

• Keep up with the latest evacuation map: Genasys Protect

 

• Monitor ongoing fires across California, including those in Los Angeles: CalFire Incidents

 

• Receive real-time air quality updates for Los Angeles and surrounding areas: Air Quality Monitoring (South Coast AQMD)

 

• Find tips for evacuating safely, as well as safety-tips to be prepared.

 

• Learn about road closures before you travel: LA County Public Works Road Closures

 

• Keep updated with County resources available: Alert LA

 

• Check in on the status of public transportation service disruption: LA Metro Alerts

 

• Stay updated through social media:
  • Senator Ben Allen: @BenAllenCA on X (formerly Twitter) | @BenAllenCA on Instagram
  • LA Office of Emergency Management: @ReadyLACounty on X | @ReadyLA on Instagram
  • LA County Fire: @LACoFDPIO on X | @LACountyFD on Instagram
  • LA County Sheriff: @LASDHQ on X | @LASDHQ on Instagram
  • LA County: @CountyofLA on X | @CountyofLA on Instagram
  • Caltrans District 7: @CaltransDist7 on X | @CaltransDistrict7 on Instagram
  • California Highway Patrol – West Los Angeles: @CHP_WestLA on X | @CHP_WestLosAngeles
  • California Highway Patrol – West Valley: @CHPWestValley on X | @CHP_WestValley on Instagram

 

How Can I Get Involved?

• Salvation Army: The Salvation Army Southern California Division is accepting donations to provide food, personal necessities, and shelter to survivors and first responders.

 

• California Community Foundation: Accepting donations to provide targeted immediate recovery and long-term support for residents.

 

• California Fire Foundation: Accepting donations to provide direct support for impacted residents.

 

• World Central Kitchen: Accepting donations to provide warm, nourishing meals.

 

• YMCA Koreatown Locations: The Anderson Munger Family YMCA and the Koreatown YMCA Center for Community Well-being are accepting donations of essential items such as unopened food, clothing, blankets, emergency supplies, and pet food.

 

• American Red Cross: Accepting donations and volunteer sign-ups to help provide shelter, food, emotional support, and health services.

 

• Set Active: Accepting clothing donations for families affected by the fires. They are asking potential donors to contact them via direct message on Instagram.

 

• Baby2Baby: Accepting donations to help provide critical items for children such as diapers, food, formula, and hygiene products.

 

• Canine Rescue Club: Accepting donations to provide temporary foster care for dogs displaced by the fires.

 

News from Sacramento

• Senate leadership announces the Fight for Firefighters Act to transition thousands of CalFire firefighters to full-time status.

 

• Disaster CalFresh has been made available to provide a one-time $975 food benefit for eligible individuals. 

 

• Legislators and the Governor passed and signed a $2.5 billion wildfire relief package to support the recovery and rebuild process in Los Angeles.

 

• Tenants receive eviction protections for if they violate a term on their lease by providing temporary shelter for evacuees of the LA Fires.

 

• Numerous permitting and fee requirements waived to expedite the provision of temporary housing for residents impacted by the firestorm.

 

• Governor Newsom extends the Legislative Special Session to propose billions of dollars in new funding for fire response and recovery.

 

• Attorney General Bonta issued a consumer alert on price gouging to remind Californians that price gouging during a state of emergency is illegal.
  • If you believe you are a victim of price gouging, please report it to your local authority or to the Attorney General at oag.ca.gov/report.

 

• Governor Gavin Newsom issued an Executive Order to suspend permitting and review requirements under CEQA and the California Coastal Act for reconstruction.

 

• The Department of Tax and Fee Administration has extended the tax filing deadline for three months for taxpayers within Los Angeles County.

 

• Governor Newsom issued an executive order to expedite debris removal and mitigate the potential for mudslides that can occur in burned areas.