Wildfire Disaster Resources
Prepare and stay informed during Los Angeles wildfires. This page offers crucial resources, such as updates on wildfire conditions, evacuation notices, air quality alerts, emergency shelter locations, and recovery aid. Access the information necessary to ensure your safety and contribute to community resilience.
Stay Updated:
WATCH DUTY - Wildfire Maps & Alerts
Emergency Assistance:
City of Los Angeles Emergency Management
Red Cross Shelter & Emergency Relief Services
LA County Department of Mental Health
National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) - Wildfire Resources
Compiled Resources:
HALA has compiled a list of various hotels that are offering discounts for evacuees and those impacted by the fire. LA Fire Hotel Availability Jan. 2025 - Google Sheets
FEMA announced additional resources that affected Angelenos can access now. Residents can go to disasterassistance.gov to apply for FEMA assistance. Additional information and guidance is available at emergency.lacity.gov/recovery.
The California Department of Insurance is available to assist affected Angelenos as they begin working with insurance agents or brokers. They are encouraged to call 1-800-927-4357 or visit the Insurance Wildfire Resources to ask questions about insurance coverage and/or disputes with insurance agencies.
AirBnB is providing free, emergency housing for 25,000 individuals affected by the Los Angeles fires through 211LA. Over 6,500 Angelenos have been offeredthis resource by AirBnB. Get started here.
Doordash is providing $150,000 in DoorDash Community Credits to first responders and organizations on the ground and established a Restaurant Assistance fund. More here.
To offer immediate support to the L.A. community, Instacart is waiving delivery fees on groceries and other essential goods for orders over $10 in Los Angeles. More here.
Uber is providing rides up to $40 for residents to get to temporary shelters - riders must apply the promo code “WILDFIRE25”
How to Help:
California Fire Foundation - Wildfire & Disaster Relief
Wildfire Recovery Fund - California Community Foundation
Baby2Baby - Disaster Relief & Emergency Response
SPCALA's Disaster Animal Response Team
For Impacted Businesses & Employers:
Californians who are unemployed due to the L.A. fires should apply for benefits right away, here. Governor Newsom has proclaimed a State of Emergency, which includes waiver of the usual 1-week unpaid waiting period for fire victims. This means those who are eligible will receive their first benefit payment sooner.
Employers in L.A. County may request up to a 60-day extension to file their state payroll reports or deposit payroll taxes.
There are resources available to support workers and employers transitioning roles and responsibilities. More information here and here.
The Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering Disaster Loans for Los Angeles County victims of the wind and wildfire events. Home Disaster Loans, Business Disaster Loans, and Economic Injury Disaster Loans are all available programs through the SBA.
The City’s 10 BusinessSource Centers (BSCs) can provide free one-on-one consultation, business and employment support, and assistance with applying for forthcoming microenterprise grants and microloans. To find a complete list of BusinessSource Centers, use this Interactive Map.
Los Angeles Regional Small Business Legal Aid Program provides free legal services to qualified small businesses on a number of legal issues such as review of commercial leases, assistance in communicating with landlords, reviewing insurance policies, navigating insurance claims, among other services. Contact Bet Tzedek to get these FREE legal assistance services. For more information, visit lalegalhelp.org or call 1-866-375-9511.