Important Numbers
- Emergency services or to report an Electricity outage
SCE (800) 611-1911
- Report downed power lines
LADWP (800) 341-5397
- Report a natural gas leak
SoCal Gas (800) 427-2200
- Source for air quality data
- To report a missing person due to the fires
Red Cross (800) 733-2767
You will need to provide as much information as possible including individual profile and last known location.
- All non-emergency assistance
Dial 2-1-1 for free.
They will assist and connect you with the righ service.
Other Fire Resources
LAIT911 – Fire weather forecasts, general alerts, and detailed incidents nearby
Find shelter. Shelters are open in Southern California providing food,
health services and other support.
State Resources
- State Emergency Management Agencies:
- State Insurance Departments:
- State Departments of Transportation:
- Food Pantry Directory:
- Community Emergency Response Teams Directory:
- County Office Directory:
- California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection | CAL FIRE:
- California Statewide Wildfire Recovery Resources:
Evacuation Resources & Centers
375 Campus Drive
Arcadia, CA 91007
300 E Green St.
Pasadena, CA 91101
501 S Pacific Ave.
Glendale, CA 91204
480 Riverside Dr.
Burbank, CA 91506
*Accepts Large Animals
2301 Bellevue Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
361 S Raymond Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91105
1101 W Mckinley Ave.
Pomona, CA 91768
10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd.
Pacoima
5440 Valley Circle Blvd
10120 Reseda Blvd
Northridge
1521 Highland Ave.
Los Angeles
2301 Bellevue Ave.
Los Angeles
2130 1st St.
Los Angeles, CA 90033
316 Winston St.
Los Angeles, CA 90013
2241 N Eastern Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90032
3324 Opal St.
Los Angeles, CA 90023
2210 Sichel St.
Los Angeles, CA 90031
171 S Gless St.
Los Angeles, CA 90033
640 Maple Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90014
If you receive notification to evacuate, please do so. You will not only save your life, that of your pet and our emergency personnel. Pack essentials (sneakers, extra clothing, jacket), including medications, important documents, ID, and needed personal and pet supplies. Have your vehicle ready to go and don’t forget to wear your mask. Due to the poor airquality, the best mask to wear is a N95 which are still available at local drug stores.
Emergency Housing Assistance
- Homeless Shelter Directory: Find shelters listed by state. Directory
- Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services: Provides food and shelter during disasters. Info
- Airbnb Free Temporary Housing: Apply for temporary housing. Apply
Mental Health and Emotional Support
- CalHOPE Digital mental health support. Info
- Open Counseling Free and affordable therapy. Info
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration/SAMHSA 24/7 crisis counseling for emotional distress related to a disaster. Info
- National Alliance on Mental Illness/NAMI Westside Los Angeles The Nation’s largest grassroots mental organization. Info
FEMA Assistance
- Displacement Aid: Immediate Financial Support for up to 14 days to cover emergency needs
- Rental Assistance: Up to 18 months of housing support for disaster survivors, extended in 3-Month increments as needed.
- Recovery Support: FEMA Disaster recovery centers provide a One-Stop shop for federal, sate and local resources.
- Small Business Loans (SBA): Assistance of up to $500,000 for damages and $100,000 for personal property through SBA.
To Apply Visit: disasterassistance.gov, Call 800-621-3362 (FEMA) or Use the FEMA APP
What DHS and FEMA are doing: FEMA’s California wildfire response
Supporting Pregnant Mothers and Families
Children’s Institute Inc has put together a comprehensive list of available shelters, mental health resources, free items and distribution centers across LA. It can
be accessed here: List of Local Resources
Zero to Three has shared a FREE resource entitled; “Coping with Trauma and Stress in the Face of Wildfires: Tips for Early Childhood Professionals”. That can be accessed here: Coping with Trauma and Stress in the Face of Wildfires: Tips for Early Childhood Professionals | ZERO TO THREE
PBS SoCal has posted a resource entitled “How to Talk to Kids About Wildfires” which can be accessed here: How to Talk to Kids About Wildfires | Early Childhood | PBS SoCal
The US Center for Disease Control has a FREE resource entitled; “ Coping with a Disaster or Traumatic Event Factsheet” which can be accessed here in multiple
languages: Coping with a Disaster or Traumatic Event Factsheet | Natural Disasters | CDC
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network has a FREE resource for caregivers entitled; “Parent Guidelines for Helping Children Impacted by Wildfires” that can be accessed here in Eng/Spanish: Parent Guidelines for Helping Children Impacted by Wildfires | The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
The US Environmental Protection Agency
has a FREE wildfire smoke factsheet entitled “Protecting Children from Wildfire Smoke & Ash” which can be accessed here: Protecting Children from Wildfire Smoke and Ash
211 LA County
Comprehensive community resource connection for housing, food, health, and financial assistance. Dial 211 or click here
Local Breastfeeding Coalitions
Connect with local breastfeeding coalitions across California to find personalized assistance in your area. Find support here.
Donor Milk
If you’re in need of donor milk or wish to contribute, you can use The Human Milk Banking Association of America’s Find a Milk Bank map. We also recommend checking out our How to Become a Donor section on our website if you are interested in donating human milk.
BreastfeedLA
has an incredible resource directory that includes a resources map to help find support. Access the resources map here
Emergency Preparedness:
The CDC has a great guide for safe breast milk storage and formula preparation during emergencies that you can access. If you are being affected by the Southern California fires this is a great resource. Infant Feeding in Emergencies Guide.
UCLA has posted information on Pregnancy and air quality: How to protect yourself from wildfire smoke and pollution
Health Net’s current authorization policy in response to the fires in Los Angeles and Ventura counties Wellcare Provider Update & Health Net Provider Update
Mighty Little Giants has information for NICU families affected by fires
LA County has Local Assistance Centers & Disaster Recovery Centers for impacted residents are opening today please click HERE for more information
CDC To learn more about infant feeding during natural disasters, including wildfire exposure, visit the CDC’s Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies Toolkit
LA Care Update
has is a new DMHC letter outlining guidance for LA and Ventura counties. You can access the full letter here: DMHC Letter – Southern California Fires and Enrollees’ Continued Access to Health Care Services
Animal Resources
If you cannot care for your pet, please visit one of these centers. Donations for food and other items will be taken to help our beloved pets.
91301 361 S Raymond Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91105
29525 Agoura Road
Agoura Hills, CA
480 W. Riverside Drive
Burbank, CA 91506
6201 Winnetka Ave.
Woodland Hills, CA 91371
550 W Rancho Vista Blvd
Ste D #106
Palmdale, CA 93551
16200 Temple Ave.
City of Industry, CA 91744
More emergency animal shelter information from LA County Animal Care & Control
Large Animals
5210 W Ave I
Lancaster, CA 93536
2551 W Avenue H
Lancaster, CA 93536
16200 Temple Ave.
City of Industry, CA 91744
Capacity for 200 horses;
not staffed by DACC
1101 W Mckinley Ave.
Pomona, CA 91768
Receiving horses only
Small Animals
4275 Elton St.
Baldwin Park, CA 91706
216 W Victoria St.
Gardena, CA 90248
11258 Garfield Ave.
Downey, CA 90242
5210 W Ave I
Lancaster, CA 93536
38550 Sierra Hwy.
Palmdale, CA 93550
Small Business Administration (SBA) Assistance
*News release dated Jan 9, 2025
SBA disaster assistance for homeowners, renters, nonprofits, and businesses of all sizes affected by the wildfires and straight-line winds in California. Visit www.sba.gov.
Types of available disaster loans
Get help with your application
Types of Available Disaster Loans
- Loans to homeowners or renters to repair or replace disaster-damaged real estate and personal property, including automobiles.
- Loans to businesses to repair or replace disaster-damaged property owned by the business, including real estate, inventories, supplies, machinery and equipment. Businesses of any size are eligible. Private, non-profit organizations such as charities, churches, private universities, etc., are also eligible.
Business Physical Disaster Loans
- (EIDL): Working capital loans to help small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and most private, non-profit organizations of all sizes meet their ordinary and necessary financial obligations that cannot be met as a direct result of the disaster. These loans are intended to assist through the disaster recovery period.
Economic Injury Disaster Loans
Get Help With Your Application
Applicants are encouraged to apply online for a disaster loan. Please call us at 800‐659‐2955 or schedule an in-person appointment if you have any questions.
Property Tax Relief
Under California law, if your property, your home or business, has been damaged or destroyed by fire, you may qualify for property tax relief under the Misfortune & Calamity (M&C) program. This program allows my office to reduce the assessed value of your property, which is what your property taxes are based upon, to be reduced to reflect the damage.
Here are the key details to the M&C tax relief program:
- To qualify, the damage must exceed $10,000, and a claim form must be filed with our office within 12 months of the damage.
- Once filed, we will investigate and verify the claim, determine the cost to cure, and reduce the assessed value effective the date the damage occurred. This reduction remains in place until the property is repaired, rebuilt, or undergoes a change in ownership.
The filing of this claim also facilitates coordination with the Treasurer and Tax Collector, allowing taxpayers who pay property taxes directly, not through an impound account with a mortgage lender, to defer their current year property taxes without incurring penalties.
Once the tax roll is updated, the Auditor-Controller will recalculate the taxes. If you are due a refund, it will be issued, or if taxes remain owed, an adjusted bill with new due dates will be sent.
For questions contact assessor.lacounty.gov or call us at (213) 974-3211.
The direct link to LA Counties Assessor Disaster Relief page: https://assessor.lacounty.gov/disaster
Property Relief For Properties Impacted by a Disaster
You may qualify for property tax relief under the Misfortune & Calamity (M&C) program if you were affected by the wildfires in LA. Read below.
Property Tax Relief Programs FAQ
Emergency Resources for Artist
Financial Relief for Artists and Workspace Support
- Entertainment Community Fund: Emergency financial assistance. Check Elibility
- CERF+ Emergency Relief Grants: Emergency relief for craft artists. Apply
- MusiCares: Emergency relief for the music community. Info
- NYFA Rauschenberg Medical Emergency Grants: Support for artists facing medical emergencies. Info
- NYFA Multidisciplinary National List of Emergency Grants: Grants
- 2025 DreamCreative Resources: Grants, loans, and resources for creative industries. Resources
- ArtNet National List of Aid: Emergency grants, medical funds, and resources for artists. Resources
- Small Business Administration (SBA): Low-interest disaster loans for various needs. Apply
- Arts Field Guide for Disasters: Tools and resources by the National Coalition for Arts Preparedness. Resources
Live Updates
Stay updated with the latest emergency information, evacuation maps, and closures.
- City of Santa Monica Updates: Website
- Opt-in for County Text Notifications: Sign Up Here
- Cal Fire Updates: Website
- Cal Fire X: Twitter
- Cal Fire Bluesky: Bluesky Profile
- Cal Fire Incidents and Evacuation Zones: View Incidents
- Watch Duty Wildfires App: Real-time wildfire alerts. Download Here
- Local Air Quality: Check AirNow
- Road Closures (Public Works): View Here
- Road Closures (Caltrans): Check QuickMap
- Traffic Updates: 511 Map | Sigalert
Additional Resources
- Air Quality Monitoring:
- California Disaster Assistance: Financial Aid and Housing Resources at
- Mental Health Support:
- Learn how to keep you and your family safe during a wildfire
- Learn how to prepare your home for a power outage and what to do when one occurs
- CDC Emergency Preparedness and Response: Public health emergency information.