For information on active wildfires and windstorms impacting the LA County region, please visit the county's emergency page for the latest updates: https://lacounty.gov/emergency/.
EVACUATION ORDERS
Emergency Terms & Meanings:
If someone you know has received an evacuation order from an area with active wildfires, please encourage them to follow the evacuation order.
To search for a specific address that might be impacted, visit protect.genasys.com. Evacuation shelters for residents and animals are available on https://lacounty.gov/emergency/.
Evacuation Order
This means there is an immediate threat to life. This is a lawful order to leave now. The area is lawfully closed to access.
Evacuation Warning
Potential threat to life and/or property. Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should leave now.
Shelter In Place
Go and stay in your home or indoors until further notice and/or contacted by emergency personnel for additional direction.
RECOVERY RESOURCES
LA County Recovery Resources: https://recovery.lacounty.gov/resources/
FAMILY ASSISTANCE CENTERS
Family Assistance Centers will open to provide information to people looking missing family and friends due to the January 2025 fires in Los Angeles County.
Friday, January 10 from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday, January 11 from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Family Assistance Center at Cheviot Hills Recreation Center
2551 Motor Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Family Assistance Center at Pasadena Convention Center Visitor's Bureau (building to the left of the civic auditorium)
300 E Green St.
Pasadena, CA 91101
For more information contact 800-675-5799 or visit Finding Friends and Family
POWER OUTAGES
Southern California Edison
If you are a Southern California Edison customer and need to report a power outage, visit https://www.sce.com/outage-center/report-an-outage or call 800-611-1911.
To check the status of current outages, visit: https://www.sce.com/outage-center/check-outage-status
Department of Water & Power
Department of Water & Power customers can report power outages https://shorturl.at/WTqHV or call 800-342-5397.
To check the status of current outages, visit: https://www.ladwp.com/outages/power-outage-map
Tips for preparing for and responding to power outages:
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVAL
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been assigned by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to survey, remove, and dispose of hazardous materials from properties burned by wildfires in Los Angeles County.
• EPA’s work removing hazardous materials is Phase 1 of the federal cleanup response.
• Phase 2 is debris removal and will be coordinated by FEMA
Information on Lithium-ion batteries
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been assigned by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to remove lithium-ion batteries affected by the Los Angeles County wildfires.
This includes battery:
• recovery
• safe transportation
• processing (de-energizing)
• safe disposal
HOUSING SERVICES
Airbnb
Airbnb partnership with 211 LA, is offering free temporary housing for residents displaced or forced to evacuate due to the recent wildfires.
Hotel Vouchers for Wildfire Evacuees
211 LA, Hilton and American Express are teaming up to provide hotel vouchers for those displaced by the wildfires who currently reside in an evacuation zone. For more info on eligibility and to apply visit: https://bit.ly/211-Emergency-Services-Request
Those who have already applied with 211LA do not need to apply again for this new resource.
Report Price Gouging
Report extreme price increases to the LA County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs at 800-593-8222 or visit dcba.lacounty.gov.
HEALTH RESOURCES
24/7 Mental Health Helpline for Emergency and Clinical Services
Please call 1 (800) 854-7771.
Personal Protective Equipment
Please use the form to request various PPE items available. Please include "LA Fire" or something similar in the notes section so that the Department of Public Health can expedite your order.
N95 Masks Available at All LA County Library Locations
N95 masks are available at all LA County Library locations (while supplies last). Masks are provided by the Department of Public Health. To find your nearest County Library, visit lacountylibrary.org.
INSURANCE & DISASTER RESOURCES
California Department of Insurance
If you have been affected by the wildfires, you can contact the California Department of Insurance with your insurance questions at 800-927-4357 or https://www.insurance.ca.gov
LA County Assessor: “Misfortune and Calamity” Property Tax Relief
Property damaged or destroyed by the windstorms or wildfires may qualify for temporary property tax relief through the Misfortune and Calamity program.
For more information and to download the claim form (ADS-820), visit assessor.lacounty.gov/tax-relief/disaster-relief or call (213) 974-3211.
CA Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara Issues One-Year Moratorium on Insurance Cancellations for Homes Near Wildfire Zones
For more information and to check if you are protected, please visit insurance.ca.gov insurance.ca.gov
FEDERAL RESOURCES
The Biden-Harris administration recently approved a major disaster declaration for California. We will share additional details on FEMA resources available for LA County residents impacted by this disaster, you can learn more here.
FEMA assistance is now available for residents impacted by LA County wildfires. To apply online visit DisasterAssistance.gov or on the FEMA App. You can also call the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362.
FEMA DISASTER RECOVERY CENTERS
The centers open Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. PST. After Tuesday, Jan. 14, the hours and locations will be as follows:
Pasadena City College Community Education Center
3035 East Foothill Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91106
Hours of operation – Daily: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
UCLA Research Park West
10850 West Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Hours of operation – Daily: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
FEMA financial assistance may include money for basic home repairs, personal property losses or other uninsured, disaster-related needs such as childcare, transportation, medical needs, funeral, or dental expenses.
RESOURCES FOR WORKERS & BUSINESSES
Business to Business Space Share Program
This free exchange platform connects displaced businesses, including nonprofits, to temporary workspaces generously donated by other businesses throughout LA County.
For more information, please visit b2bspaceshare.lacounty.gov
LA Region Small Business Relief Fund
The program will provide grants up to $25,000 for eligible applicants to access relief, start to recover, and rebuild their business in LA County and will be administered by Community-Based Organizations with the Department of Economic Opportunity.
For more information, visit:
https://lacounty.gov/relief/#SmallBusinessRelief
LA Region Worker Relief Fund
The program will provide grants up to $2,000 for eligible applicants to access relief and find economic security and new employment opportunities. The Fund will be administered by Community-Based Organization(s) with the Department of Economic Opportunity.
For more information, visit:
https://lacounty.gov/relief/#WorkerRelief
SBA Resources for Small Businesses
If you’re in a declared disaster area, you may qualify for U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster loans For more information, please visit https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance/california-wildfires
LA County Department of Economic Opportunity Launches Wildfire Assistance Website for Workers and Businesses
For more information, please visit bit.ly/DEOWildfireResponse
SHELTERS FOR ANIMALS
Animal Hospital Center-Sinai
10737 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90034
310-559-3770 Providing free animal boarding *please bring ID/or residential verification.
METRO
No Metro fare collection today due to challenges riders faced with using their TAP cards at stations and to ensure everyone can safely travel.
For the latest Metro alerts on rail and bus line closures, visit: https://alerts.metro.net/
2ND DISTRICT PARKS
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, and more. Breakfast, snacks, and lunch will be provided daily; teens will also get supper.
For more information, please visit https://parks.lacounty.gov/care-camps/
WAYS YOU CAN HELP
If you would like to donate or volunteer, contact the Emergency Network Los Angeles: https://enla.org/ or the Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/local/california/los-angeles/about-us/locations.html.
LA Works
Check out the LA Works webpage for a list of donation opportunities for victims of the fires: https://www.laworks.com/2025fires
Please do not drop-off unsolicited donations to shelters or organizations or self-deploy to impacted areas.
2nd District Distribution Hubs
It's Bigger Than Us - 4308 Crenshaw Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90008
Accepting donations of essential items such as water, shelf-stable food, masks, hygiene items, clothes and blankets.
Anderson Munger Family YMCA - 4301 W. Third Street, Los Angeles, 90020
Collecting donations of food (bread, peanut butter, jam, fuits), water, blankets, emergency supplies.
Koreatown YMCA - 433 Vermont Ave. Los Angeles, 90020
Collecting donations of food, water, blankets, emergency supplies.
Chasen Dreams Foundation Hub - 3016 W Slauson Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90043
Collecting donations of water, clothing, pampers/wipes, towels/wash cloths, toiletries, bedding, and sack lunches. All items must be new or unused.
The Walkgood Yard - 4019 W. Pico Blvd. Los Angeles CA
ADDITIONAL HELPFUL LINKS
Air Quality Monitoring
School Resources
LAUSD School Closures: https://www.lausd.org/domain/4
Los Angeles County Fire Department
City of Los Angeles Fire Department
Ready LA County (Emergency Preparedness)
