Resources for those affected by the California wildfires.

For donations and other contributions, check out Mutual Aid L.A. Network's spreadsheet of resources by location and aid type. Find volunteer opportunities by date, location, and need via their in-person volunteer opps spreadsheet. 

• State resources for Californians Impacted by Los Angeles Fires
• Mutual Aid LA Network (MALAN) 
  • January 2025 Fire & Wind Storm Resource Library for a comprehensive spreadsheet of resources – if you are looking for a resource and can’t find it listed in the Google Sheet….please DM MALAN on Instagram or email at info@mutualaidla.org
  • L.A. Fire Mutual Aid Resources interactive map to find resources by location
• L.A. County’s Damage Inspection Dashboard to determine the extent of the damage to an address
  • Eaton Fire map
  • Palisades Fire map

To First Responders

• Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation: sends donations directly to first responders
• Watch Duty: the app is a nonprofit that runs on donations and a team of 200 volunteers

To Disaster Relief and Recovery Aid

• American Red Cross
• L.A. Food Bank 
• L.A. Works
• The Salvation Army
• World Central Kitchen
• United Way of Greater Los Angeles
• YMCA L.A.

To Anderson Munger Family YMCA 

• Accepting donations at the Koreatown YMCA Center for Community Well-Being (433 S Vermont Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90020)

  • Snacks (bars, cereal, chips, nuts)

  • Any dry food items

  • Dog & cat food

To United Way of Greater Los Angeles

• Support their emergency Wildfire Response Fund to address urgent, ongoing needs and provide support for those whose livelihood has been disrupted. Donate HERE

• Elderly Nutrition Program (ENP) Congregate Meals – call 1(800) 510-2020
• Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program – nutritious food service for Californians who are pregnant or have a child under 5
• Los Angeles Regional Food Bank's Pantry Locator
• CalFresh Program – access to healthy food for U.S. citizens and legal residents in need of assistance
• World Central Kitchen 
• Restaurants providing aid lists
  • EATER LA
  • Infatuation L.A.
  • L.A. Taco
  • Los Angeles Times
• Instacart – waiving delivery fees for a limited time on groceries and essential items on orders of $10 or more in L.A.
• The National Council of Jewish Women, Los Angeles – offering $100 vouchers to The Council Shop stores for displaced individuals and families
• Babyletto, L.A.-based nursery furniture brand – providing cribs to any families who have lost their homes or were impacted by the fires, contact info@babyletto.com for more information

• CalTrans – updated list for road closures
• L.A. Metro
  • Interactive map of evacuation and resource centers near L.A. Metro bus and rail system 
  • Metro bus and rail line updates due to wildfires and wind:
    • Wind and wildfire service impacts
    • Alerts and advisories
    • L.A. Metro Rider Alerts on X

• Los Angeles County Animal Care & Control – Emergency Animal Shelter Information
• Animal Legal Defense Fund – list of resources focused on how to make sure your animal companions are part of your plan
• Petco Love Lost – a free and easy way to search 200K+ lost and found pets to help them return home

• Read more about disaster assistance and apply here. (Apply or check your status by phone at 1-800-621-3362)
• If you lost your job due to the fires, apply for benefits through the State of California

Contact our East West Bank team for mortgage payment assistance.
Our disaster relief assistance programs may be able to help. See what property and mortgage assistance you may qualify for including forbearance programs and deferred payments. Please call us at 877-392-6868 or email us at SpecialServicing@eastwestbank.com.

• FEMA – Disaster Assistance
• FEMA/211 LA is a locally based nonprofit guide to services and information.  
• Find a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center
• Frequently Asked Questions About Disasters | FEMA.gov — This page offers answers to frequently asked questions about Individual Assistance for disaster survivors.
  
• Find out if you qualify for housing needs assistance
• How Do I Appeal FEMA's Decision? | FEMA.gov — Once FEMA has reviewed your application, the results of the inspection, and/or documentation submitted, you will get a letter explaining the decision. This page explains how you can appeal a decision that you find unsatisfactory.
• Small Business Administration (SBA) –  Disaster Assistance offers low-interest disaster loans to help homeowners, renters, and businesses of all sizes
• Read more about disaster assistance and apply here. (Apply or check your status by phone at 1-800-621-3362)

• Pasadena Community Job Center – seeking volunteers to help receive items and sort and distribute goods. Also accepting item donations like clothes, hygiene products, and medicine. Get more info on Instagram (Pasadena)
• Flintridge Center – sort and distribute donations (Pasadena)
• No Res Gourmet – cook, package, and distribute meals (Marina Del Rey and Azusa)
• L.A. Dream Center – sort and distribute donations, direct traffic, meal preparation (Echo Park)
• Union Rescue Mission – help in the kitchen (Downtown)
• +COOP – sort clothing and supplies, make deliveries (Fairfax District)
• American Red Cross - If you wish to volunteer with the Red Cross, you can register to become a volunteer HERE 
  * The LA regional division is identifying what resources is needed. Participants must go through training before they can assist.

Fostering Animals

• Pasadena Humane Society – seeking those who are able to foster a dog or a cat for at least one week; email foster@pasadenahumane.org if interested (Pasadena)
• Sante D’Or Foundation — currently in need of temporary fosters for displaced cats (Los Feliz/Atwater)
• Best Friends Animal Society – in need of fosters for any amount of time (Sawtelle)
• LA Animal Services – in urgent need of fosters and adopters  (Citywide)

Housing and Shelter

• 211 LA is partnering with Airbnb to offer free temporary shelter for people displaced from their homes by fire. Start by filling out this form
• The local hotel association is maintaining a list of hotels in and around L.A. with available space, including whether and what kind of discounts they're offering to fire victims and evacuees

American Red Cross

• If you wish to volunteer with the Red Cross, you can register to become a volunteer HERE

  • *The LA regional division is identifying what resources is needed. Particpants must go through training before they can assist

• The local hotel association is maintaining a list of hotels in and around L.A. with available space, including whether and what kind of discounts they're offering to fire victims and evacuees. 
• City of Los Angeles Disaster Recovery Center & Public Emergency Shelter
• U-Haul – offering 30 days of free storage at 92 Centers across L.A.
• Airbnb, in partnership with 211 L.A. – offering free temporary housing or residents displaced or forced to evacuate due to the recent wildfires. Start by filling out this form.
• YMCA Los Angeles area – offers various services including free childcare
• Big Bear – offering discounted lodging for Los Angeles county evacuees
• Santa Monica – list of hotel offers for Palisades Fire evacuees and first responders
• San Diego – index of discounted accommodations for first responders and L.A. County evacuees

• The California Department of Insurance – Wildfire Resources
• KCRW - Cheat sheet for making an insurance claim

• Los Angeles County ACCESS Center – offers 24/7 support for anxiety, distress, and grief via this hotline: (800) 854-7771
• Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health – Disaster Mental Health Resources
• Maple Counseling – provides low-cost mental health services to individuals, couples, and families of all ages and backgrounds throughout California

Evacuation Alerts

Stay informed about evacuation orders and zones in your area.

• Live California Fire Map and Tracker
• California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
• LA County Evacuation Map

Emergency Supplies

Ensure you have a go-bag with essentials like water, medications, important documents, and personal items.

• Cal Fire Go Bag Check List 

Air Quality

Monitor air quality in your area and consider wearing a mask if outdoor conditions are poor. 

• Air Now Air Monitoring

Travel Safety

Be cautious of road closures and follow traffic updates.

• Caltrans Travel Alerts

Re-entry Protocol After a Wildfire

• Safety Guidelines: After a Wildfire | Wildfires | CDC