Los Angeles County Disaster Relief Resources

⚠️ Before applying for disaster assistance, individuals can take steps such as: taking photos/video of your belongings, making a list of damages and describing where items were purchased, and filing a claim with their insurance company.

Food Support

Financial Support

Time Out LA: List of restaurants offering free meals to evacuees.
AUSD Meal Distribution (Grab & Go Food Locations): From 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Jan. 10, Los Angeles Unified has 16 sites to provide meals for students. District families may stop by and walk into any of these locations to receive two meals per student. This will only be available for Los Angeles Unified students - A student does not need to be present for families to pick up the meals. 

Reference Information

For those insured by California Casualty Insurance, please call 800-800-9410, option 4, or you can go to the online account portal to file your claim; you will need to have an online account set up with them.
For basic resources, such as clean water, food, or shelter, please contact your city or county emergency response services or disaster relief agencies such as FEMA or the American Red Cross.
We are thinking of you during this difficult time and are committed to providing support as needed.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your manager or Human Resources Management at 310-243-3771 or email us at hrm@csudh.edu.
  • DisasterAssistance.gov — Individuals and businesses can apply for assistance by:
  • SAVE | California Fire Foundation — The SAVE card is a $250 gift card given to *eligible survivors of fire and natural disasters by firefighters on scene who are enrolled in the SAVE program. This allows survivors to purchase necessities such as food, clothing, gas, medicine, or a place to stay the night in the immediate aftermath of a house fire.
  • Salvation Army — The Salvation Army provides grants to those displaced by fires and financial assistance for immediate and long-term needs of fire victims. It also operates shelters and provides emergency housing for those fleeing fires.

Additional Resources

Sign Up to Receive Emergency Alerts:
  • Cal Alerts: Sends alerts about emergency situations that arise in your county. 
  • Alert LA County: Sends alerts from Los Angeles County about emergency situations. • CAL FIRE Incidents Updates: Shares the latest updates on all major wildfire incidents in California. 
  • CAL FIRE Go! Evacuation Guide: Offers guidance for safe and efficient evacuation during wildfires. 
  • LISTOS California: Provides several resources for individuals and community providers to prepare for emergencies and disasters. 
  • Response.ca.gov: A one-stop website for information about shelters, transportation, air quality, and more. 
  • Emergency Preparedness Guide: Offers guidance to help older adults and people with disabilities prepare for emergencies to ensure they stay safe before, during, and after disasters and other emergency events.
  • Live Mutual Aid Document - extensive crowd-sourced resource with a map option. Please add any resources you have; note that it may be inconsistent. 
  • For Los Angeles Unified School District families, visit lausd.org for more information on city, county and community-based resources and to connect with entities who are prepared to assist. Further updates will be provided on lausd.org and the District’s social media channels. 
  • LA Times: guide for those who have lost their homes
  • LA Public Library: List of resources and city and county alerts.

Additional Wildfires Support and Resources
Updated 1/10/2025

Evacuation Shelters
  • Pasadena Civic Center: 300 E Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91101
  • El Camino Real Charter High School (Humans & small pets): 5440 Valley Circle Blvd. Woodland Hills, CA 91367
  • Ritchie Valens Recreation Center: 10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Pacoima, CA 91331
  • Sepulveda Recreation Center: 8825 Kester Avenue, Panorama City, CA 91402
  • Westwood Recreation Center: 1350 S Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025

Evacuation Shelter for Animals
  • Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care & Control
  • Agoura Animal Care Center: 29525 Agoura Rd, Agoura Hills, CA 91301
  • Baldwin Park Animal Care Center: 4275 Elton St, 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

Evacuation Shelter for Large Animals
  • Lancaster Animal Care Center: 5210 W Ave I, Lancaster, CA 93536
  • Industry Hills Expo: 16200 Temple Ave, City of Industry, CA 91744
  • Pomona Fairplex (horses only): 1101 W McKinley Ave, Pomona, CA 91768

Hotels
  • LA Fire Hotel Listing - The Hotel Association of Los Angeles (HALA) has compiled a list of hotels in Southern California with availability for those displaced.
  • City of Anaheim Hotel Listing -  Hotels within the city that are offering discounted rates for victims who have been displaced by the fire.

Housing AssistanceAs the devastating wildfires continue to impact our Los Angeles community, Jewish Free Loan Association (JFLA) is here to provide critical financial support to those in need. Our hearts go out to all those affected by this disaster, and we stand ready to help you in this time of crisis. JFLA offers zero-interest, zero-fee emergency loans of up to $15,000 to eligible applicants. These loans can be used for essential expenses such as: Don't have a guarantor? JFLA understands that not everyone has access to a guarantor. That is why we are also offering a limited number of loans without guarantors of up to $2,000 to people affected by the wildfires. These will go out on a first-come first-serve basis.

Temporary Housing Assistance
Airbnb, in collaboration with 211 LA, is offering free temporary housing for residents displaced or forced to evacuate due to the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County.

To qualify for the temporary housing, residents must:
  • Have been displaced from your physical home due to the recent fires
  • Currently reside in an evacuation zone
  • Have an active Airbnb account or be able to create one
  • Be 18 years old or older.

Family Assistance Centers
  • A Family Assistance Center has been established for those affected by the Eaton Fire and are looking to find family members who are missing.
    Pasadena Convention Center - Visitor's Bureau
    300 E Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91101
    Friday, January 10: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
    Saturday, January 11: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  • FAMILY ASSISTANCE CENTER has been established to assist families affected by the Palisades Fire and are looking to find family members who are missing.
    Cheviot Hills Recreation Center
    2551 Motor Ave, 90064
    Friday 1/10: 9AM - 6PM
    Saturday 1/11: 8AM - 5PM

Baby Supplies/Child Care
  • Babyletto - a Los Angeles-based nursery furniture brand, is providing free cribs to any families that have lost their homes or been impacted by the fires. For more information contact the company at info@babyletto.com.
  • Bobbie - an organic baby formula company, is providing any parent affected by the fires — Bobbie customer or not — with free baby formula. Fire victims can apply for the free formula at Bobbie’s online application.
  • Los Angeles-area YMCA locations are offering free child care for children of first responders, essential workers and families who have been displaced, evacuated or who have otherwise experienced loss. Children must be 4 years and 9 months old to attend the program and in grades TK through eighth grade. Space is limited. For more information, contact afterschool@ymcaLA.org to learn more and sign up. Some locations are closed or being closely monitored due to the fires. Check the full list online.

Heath and Mental Health
  • United Healthcare - Behavioral Health Crisis Resource
  • GoodRx is offering free online healthcare provider visits through GoodRx Care to Los Angeles-area residents impacted by the wildfires. The visits can be used to get refills for essential medications that were left behind or destroyed in the fires. It can also be used for fast and easy treatment for a variety of conditions including the flu, a UTI and more. The service can be accessed online and Los Angeles residents can use the code LA-GOODRX-CARE.
  • Santa Barbara Midwifery and Birth Center, is offering displaced Los Angeles-area fire victims free belly checks, postpartum care and other services for families who evacuated to the Santa Barbara area. For more information email sbmidwifery@gmail.com.
  • Integrative Psychotherapy Group, based in Beverly Hills, is offering free short-term therapy services to some fire victims and referral assistance for others needing longer-term or more acute treatment during the upcoming weeks. IPG is offering a brief series of trauma-focused therapy sessions to help individuals, couples, and families process the complex emotions that can arise in the immediate aftermath of wildfires and similar natural disasters. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact Integrative Psychotherapy Group at (310) 461-4393 or info@ipgtherapy.com or visit their website.

Planet Fitness
The fitness chain is providing people free access to locker rooms, showers, HydroMassage loungers, electrical outlets and Wi-Fi. The offer is valid until Jan. 15 at Planet Fitness locations across Los Angeles County that haven’t been impacted by the wildfires.

Places Offering Free Food
  • Bé Ù: Complimentary meals for fire evacuees and first responders can be found at the walk-up window at this Vietnamese spot. 557 N. Hoover St., Los Angeles
  • Cafe Tropical: This Silver Lake eatery will help make 600 breakfast burritos for firefighters over the next few days. 2900 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles
  • Calico Fish House: In Orange County, chef Andrew Gruel has offered free meals to those affected, as well as a temporary shelter. “We have a large parking lot, you can stay as long as you need and camp out,” he wrote on X. “We will provide free meals for all of those affected.” 16600 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach
  • Crustacean: Vietnamese fusion restaurant will offer free bowls of pho and garlic noodles to residents displaced by the fires. The owners also note on their social media, “[I]f you are familiar with any shelters or response centers in need, please reach out to us so we can bring them food and supplies too!” 468 N. Bedford Drive, Beverly Hills
  • Detroit Pizza Depot: This pizzeria will offer a free meal “for anybody who has been displaced by the fires or first responders.” Available at its Hollywood and downtown locations. 358 W. 38th St., Los Angeles; 6219 Franklin Ave., Los Angeles
  • Danny Boy’s: Both Westwood and Downtown L.A. locations of this pizzeria will offer free slices to firefighters and first responders. 10889 Lindbrook Drive, Los Angeles; 330 S. Hope St., Los Angeles
  • Dudley Market: Gratis food for first responders and evacuees at this Venice market. 9 Dudley Ave., Venice
  • Everytable: Los Angeles-based market will provide free meals to L.A. first responders through this weekend. Use code “LAFIRST” at checkout. In store only; maximum of two meals per customer. First responders in uniform or proof of badge required. (The Cal State L.A. location is closed for the remainder of the week due to fires.) Multiple locations throughout Los Angeles.
  • Fiorelli Pizza: This place will be open Thursday, Jan. 9 to serve people affected by the firest. “Tomorrow from 11-4 we will be making pizzas for firefighters, first responders and families that have been displaced,” noted the owners on their social media. 1033 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice
  • Huckleberry Cafe: Complimentary coffee for first responders. “To our community, if you’re looking for a warm meal and a place to gather, our doors are open,” the owners posted to their social media. 1014 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica
  • Joe’s Pizza: Any firefighter or first responder is welcome at any Joe’s Pizza location (Downtown L.A., Hollywood, Sherman Oaks, Sunset Strip) for a free meal. 6504 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles; 613 S. Spring St., Los Angeles; 15030 Ventura Blvd., Los Angeles; 8539 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles
  • La Sorted’s Pizza: Free whole pies for firefighters and first responders can be found at this pizzeria’s Silver Lake and Chinatown locations. 2847 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles; 984 N. Broadway, Los Angeles
  • Milo & Olive: Firefighters and first responders can grab a free cup of coffee at Milo & Olive. 2723 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica
  • Mountain Mike’s Pizza: The Pasadena-based pizzeria is donating free meals for first responders in uniform. Locals and evacuees are welcome to sit and charge electronic devices. 3415 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena
  • Norms: From Thursday, Jan. 9 through Sunday, Jan. 12, participating Norms locations in Los Angeles will provide a free entree (dine-in or to-go orders only) to any firefighter or police officer. Valid ID, uniform or proof of service required. Multiple L.A. locations.
  • Papille Gustative: Free milk and cookies for those displaced by the fire can be found at this Santa Monica spot. 2823 Main St., Santa Monica
  • Rock & Brews: Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley’s eatery will donate pizza (one per guest) to first responders (firefighters, EMTs and police officers) with proof of service, valid ID or uniform. Available at the El Segundo and Redondo Beach locations. 143 Main St., El Segundo; 6300 S. Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach
  • Sizzler: A handful of L.A. County Sizzler spots offer a complimentary meal, which includes a choice of steak, jumbo crispy shrimp or Malibu chicken entree, alongside a side and fountain drink. Offer available only to first responders and evacuees affected by the wildfires. Participating locations include Van Nuys, Los Feliz, Palmdale and Fox Hills. 7131 Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys; 2920 Los Feliz Blvd., Los Angeles; 5801 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City
  • Shor Bazaar: Desi eatery with cuisine from India and Pakistan offers the following package per person, free of charge, to evacuees and first responders during daily dining hours until further notice: dosa, chicken biryani and lentils. Guests can select to dine in or order takeout. For takeout orders, call 562-202-9274 and specify the number of packages needed. A valid Los Angeles ID or local responder identification are required at the time of dining or pickup. 12155 Carson St, Hawaiian Gardens
  • Sonoritas Prime Tacos: Free tacos for firefighters, first responders and evacuees available at Sonoritas’ West L.A. and Downtown L.A. locations. 2004 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles; 1050 Flower St., Los Angeles
  • Spago: Wolfgang Puck’s famed eatery will providing free meals for first responders through the weekend. 176 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills
  • Sunday Gravy: First responders and evacuees can find a free meal at this Italian restaurant. “Please connect with us so that we can arrange a free meal.” 1122 Centinela Ave., Inglewood
  • Telefèric Barcelona: Offering paella to first responders, firefighters and evacuees, Spanish restaurant noted on Instagram, “Stop by our restaurant to pick up a comforting meal on us.” The owners will also donate 20% of proceeds on all paella purchases. Close to one of the evacuation centers, too. 11930 San Vicente Blvd., Los Angeles