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Los Angeles County Fire Resources
Where to Find Info/Staying Updated
Emergency Notifications
- This site also has the links to other local municipalities emergency alert systems
Official Social Media Accounts & Websites
Apps
- Watch Duty App - Updates and Monitors the Fires/Evac Centers and Zones
- Citizen App - Provides users location-based safety alerts in real time
Mutual Aid Resources
- Info on shelters for humans and animals, free PPE, food and more
- Resources throughout LA County and beyond
Evacuation Resources
Find shelter locations near you by texting SHELTER and your Zip Code to 43362
If you are looking for someone impacted by the January 2025 fires in Los Angeles County, or you want to inform your family of your safety wellness. Please, contact the Red Cross at (800) 675-5799.
What to Pack
- If you haven’t already, please assemble a ‘GO BAG:’
- People & pets.
- Papers, phone numbers & important documents.
- Prescriptions, vitamins & eyeglasses.
- Pictures & irreplaceable memorabilia.
- Personal computer, hard drive & disks.
- “Plastic” (credit cards, ATM cards) & cash.
- Other Items to include
- 3 day supply of non-perishable good and 3 gallons water per person
- A Map with 2 evacuation routes
- Necessary Prescriptions
- Change(s) of Clothes and Extra Glasses/Contact Lenses
- Blanket or Sleeping Bag
- Extra Car Keys, Credit Cards, Checks, Cash
- First Aid Kit & Sanitation Supplies
- Flashlight & Battery Powered Radio
- Copies of Important Documents (Birth Certificated, Passports, IDs, Bank Statement)
- Pet Food & Water
- Sturdy Shoes
- Chargers for Cell Phones/Laptops
- Personal Computer (Hard Drives) if possible
- Small Valuables
- Pictures and Personal Items
Evacuation Centers
According to California state law, all public shelters must be accessible. No one running an evacuation shelter can ask you for your ID.
By Location
- Palisades Evacuation Centers
- Westwood Recreation Center: 1350 S Sepulveda Blvd 90025
- Accepts Evacuees and small animals
- Serves as overnight shelter
- Arcadia Community Center: 375 Campus Drive, Arcadia CA 91007
- Evacuees and Small Animals
- Pan Pacific Recreation Center: 7600 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036
- Accepts Evacuees and Small Animals
- Richie Valens Recreation Center: 10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Pacoima 91331
Animal Shelters
Small Animals:
- Agoura Animal Care Center – 29525 Agoura Rd., Agoura Hills, CA 91301
- Baldwin Park Animal Care Center 4275 Elton Baldwin Park, CA 91706
- Carson Animal Care Center 216 W. Victoria St, Gardena, CA 90248
- Castaic Animal Care Center 31044 Charlie Canyon, Castaic, CA 91384
- Downey Animal Care Center 11258 Garfield Ave, Downey, CA 90242
- El Camino High School 5440 Valley Circle Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
- Lancaster Animal Care Center 5210 W Ave I, Lancaster, CA 93536
- Palmdale Animal Care Center 38550 Sierra Hwy, Palmdale, CA 93550
- Pasadena Humane 361 S. Raymond Ave, Pasadena CA 91105
- Los Angeles SpcaLA (5026 W. Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles 90016)
- Westwood Recreation Center – 1350 S Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025
Large Animals:
- Castaic Animal Care Center 31044 Charlie Canyon, Castaic, CA 91384
- Industry Hills Expo 16200 Temple Ave, City of Industry, CA 91744
- Los Angeles Equestrian Center – 480 Riverside Drive, Burbank, CA 91506
- Pierce College – 6201 Winnetka Ave., Woodland Hills, CA 91367
- Pomona Fairplex 1101 W McKinley Ave. Pomona
Airbnb Resources
- Airbnb credits for those displaced by the fires
- Click here to see details/eligibility and start process for receiving credits
Childcare
- To support families impacted by the Eaton fire, LA County Parks Care Camps will provide youth and teens with a supportive space for fun and recreation including music, arts and crafts, sports activities and field trips to the LA County Natural History Museum, La Brea Tar Pits, Dodger Stadium, & more. Breakfast, snacks, and lunch will be provided daily; teens will also get supper.
- Update Jan 12, 2025: All our locations except for Pamela Park Teen programs are sold-out. If you would like to be placed on a waiting list please click the link below and fill out your information. They will contact you as soon as they have an available spot.
- YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles is offering free childcare for children TK-8th grade
- Up to 3 days of child care or camps through Bumo
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.
- LA Metro: Click here for more info about impacted services. As of January 10, Metro has suspended fare collection for the day.
Health
- Mental health services, social services, services for older adults, services for people with disabilities, insurance information, and more
- Disability and Disaster Hotline
- The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies Hotline
- Call/text at 800.626.4959
- Email at hotline@disasterstrategies.org
- Smoke from wildfires can cause eye and respiratory (lung) issues. Use an N95 or P100 mask to filter out pollutants and support your breathing in areas with poor air quality.
- As of Wednesday, January 8, from 1pm - 5pm
- Koreatown YMCA:
- 433 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90020
- Anderson Munger Family YMCA
- 4301 W Third Street, Los Angeles, CA 90020
- Call/text at 1-800-985-5990
- Planet fitness 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.
- Studio K Hair Designory is offering free hair wash and blowdry services for anyone who needs it - no appointments, no questions asked
- Where: 238 S Arroyo Pkwy, Unit 130, Pasadena, CA
- When: 1/11 & 1/12 – 10am - 5pm
Pets
- January 10: Pasadena Humane Pet Food Pantry Pick up
- Where: Pasadena City College, Lot 4, Level 1
- Enter on Del Mar Blvd. between Hill and Boone
- When: 9am - 8pm
- They will also be accepting dropped off donations during that time
Food
- Note that some restaurants should be contacted via DM before walking in
- Please check the restaurants’ social pages for the most up-to-date information
- Palisades Chevron gas station
- Meals For: First Responders
14791 CA-1
Santa Monica, CA 90402 - Palisades Firetruck staging area 2
- Meals For: First Responders
15100 Ocean Front Walk
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(southern end of parking lot) - Pasadena Convention Center
- Meals For: Shelter
300 E Green Street
Pasadena, CA 91101 - Rose Bowl Stadium
- Meals For: Shelter
1001 Rose Bowl Drive
Pasadena, CA 91103 - St Francis High School La Cañada Flintrige
- Meals For: Shelter
200 Foothill Blvd.
La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
Property Records, Birth Records
- Los Angeles County residents directly impacted by fires can request property at no cost to support their recovery efforts. Anyone in need of vital records should call us at 800-201-8999 and select Option 1, followed by Option 2, or email recorder@rrcc.lacounty.gov for assistance.
- More info here
Power Outage Information & Water Alerts
- Report a power outage: 1(800)-DIAL-DWP
LA County Emergency Resources for Workers and Businesses
Utilities
Insurance
- California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara issued a mandatory, one-year moratorium on insurance non-renewals and cancellations for zip codes in areas impacted by the Palisades and Eaton fires
- Search your zip code at insurance.ca.gov
FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)
- Temporary displacement assistance (e.g., hotel costs for 2 weeks)
- $770 for essential personal items
- Large grants for needs like medical bills and car repairs
- FEMA will be at the following libraries on Sunday, January 12 and Monday, January 13 from 9 am to 5 pm to help residents impacted by the Los Angeles County wildfires.
- If the government declares an emergency, increasing the price of goods and services 10% or more may be price gouging
- If you believe you have been improperly overcharged for goods, services, or housing, keep your records and receipts, and file a price gouging complaint using DCBA’s online complaint reporting tool. There, you can report the location of the incident and upload documents directly to DCBA’s investigators for follow-up. You can also reach DCBA by phone at (800) 593-8222.
Housing
Emergency Services Request Form (Housing Related)
Unemployment
Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) Now Available to Los Angeles County Workers Impacted by California Wildfires and Severe Winds
Ways to Help/Where to Donate
- Food and monetary donations
- Lists donations needed at specific YMCA locations
Social Media Resources for Production
These production-related Facebook groups are currently posting vendors, local business owners, and additional resources to help evacuees.
For Union Members
IATSE Disaster Response
- Financial Grant Applications for Support (Spivak Foundation & Entertainment Community Fund)
- Food Bank Resources