First 5 LA has created a dedicated resource page to help families, communities and partners navigate and access the available services and supports related to the Palisades and Eaton Fires. This webpage will be updated as new information becomes available.
Los Angeles County Emergency Resources
- FEMA Assistance: Available for residents impacted by LA County wildfires. Click here for more.
- 211: Stay informed about the wildfires and access resources. Click here for more.
- Emergency Notifications: There are many emergency mass notification communication tools available to residents and businesses in Los Angeles County. Go to Ready L.A. County for more.
- Emergency Network Los Angeles: Provides a full list of organizations who can help with a range of services from immediate needs to long term recovery. Click here for more.
- Greater Los Angeles County American Red Cross: 24-hour intake number: (800) 675-5799
- The Salvation Army Souther California Division: Click here for short- and long-term assistance, or call (562) 264-3600.
- Los Angeles City Emergency Services, City of Los Angeles Emergency Management Department: Click here for resources for Angelenos Impacted by Hurricane-Force Firestorms
- LAUSD Family and Community Recovery Guide: List of citywide resources. Click here for more.
- Los Angeles Public Library, Emergency Information and Resources: Click here for more.
Housing and Shelter
- Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority: To seek shelter from the Los Angeles fires, please call 211 or click here.
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): To locate shelters near you, text “SHELTER” and your zip code to 43362. Click here for more.
- Air B & B.org: In partnership with 211, Air B&B offers temporary housing to people impacted by Los Angeles wildfires. Click here for more, or contact 211 LA directly to request housing.
Family and Children Resources
- L.A. Best Babies Network List of Resources: Click here for more.
- Baby2Baby: Diapers, clothing, basic necessities for children affected by the wildfires. Click here for more.
- Self-Care: During & After a Crisis (Sesame Workshop): Click here for more.
- L.A. Times: Beloved toys and stuffed animals are gone. How parents can help kids understand L.A. fires LAist.com: 3 tips for talking to kids about emergencies and natural disasters
No-Cost Child Care for Families
- ALL YMCA: The YMCA is pleased to offer free child care for children of first responders, essential workers and families who have been displaced, evacuated or who have otherwise experienced loss, or who cannot attend school because their school has closed for the day. Limited spaces available. This program is being offered at no-cost. Children must be at least 4 years and 9 months old to attend the program and must be in grades TK-8th. Space is limited. E-mail them af*********@ym****.org“>here to learn more and sign up. Click here for more.
- Care Camp – Parks & Recreation. 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. Click here for more.
Utilities
- AT&T: The telecommunications company announced it is offering wildfire areas unlimited data, talk and text through Feb. 6. Visit their official site for a list of valid zip codes. Click here for more.
- Verizon: Verizon announced it will waive call, text and data charges for customers in hardest hit areas from Jan. 9 – Jan. 18. The company also deployed free Wifi and charging stations at three wildfire shelters. Click here for more.
Food Resources
- CalFresh Disaster Assistance: Click here for more.
- Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. Click here for more.
- L.A. Times: Updated: 47 L.A. County restaurants offering food and relief to fire evacuees and first responders
Mental Health
- The Los Angeles County ACCESS Center: Remains open and operational at this time as the entry point for mental health services, information and referrals. Call 1-800-854-7771.
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 see and confidential support
- California Hope – Crisis counseling for disaster survivors. Call 833-317-HOPE or visit CalHope.org
- The Wellness Center at LAC+USC – Free emotional support resources https://www.thewellnesscenterla.org/
Transportation
- Metro Alerts: For the latest Metro alerts on rail and bus line closures, visit Metro Alerts here.
- Big Blue Bus: Free rides to Westwood evacuation center, click here for more details.
- Uber: Apply the promo code “WILDFIRE25” in the Wallet section of the Uber app before requesting a ride to designated locations. Note: The discount does not apply to tips and cannot be combined with other promotions/discounts. Instructions for applying promo codes can be found here.
- Lyft: Los Angeles residents can use the code “CAFIRERELIEF25” in the app for two rides up to $25 each ($50 total).
