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Los Angeles Wildfire Resources

Los Angeles Wildfire Resources

Rebuilding Center

A one stop shop for Los Angeles City residents impacted by the fire to go for anything they need from the City when rebuilding their homes or businesses under the expedited and streamlined process created under Mayor Bass’ emergency executive order No 4.

Hours: Open Monday – Friday, 10 AM – 8 PM; Saturday & Sunday, 10 AM – 4 PM
Location: 1828 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025

LA County Recovers: For essential information and LA County resources to support families impacted by wildfires

  • Los Angeles County Emergency Incident Response consists of real time evacuation, shelter, and other information
  • Department of Public Health: Fire, Safety and Health Information: The Department of Public Health has resources on  Fire Safety and Health Information.  The information is in English and Spanish focused on safe clean-up after fires, food safety tips, power outages, and mental health support.
  • Los Angeles County Smoke Advisory:  The LA County Health Officer issued a Smoke Advisory press release due to the unhealthy air quality.  The advisory includes helpful guidance for schools from the California Department of Education.
  • Los Angeles Department of Public Health:  Essential information and resources to support families impacted by wildfires.

Trauma-Informed Self-Regulation & Mindfulness Workshop

Click here for flyer in English

Información en español aquí

Returning to a Child Care Facility After a Wildfire

Click here for flyer in English

Información en español aquí

  • Ash Clean-up and Safety in Child Care Sites Without Fire Damage
  • How to determine if it is safe for children to play outside?
  • Indoor & Outdoor Cleaning

Get Smart about Wildfire Smoke – Clear Guidelines for Schools and Wildfire Smoke

Click here for PDF

The Mutual Aid LA Network (MALAN)

The Mutual Aid LA Network (MALAN) has compiled an online catalog of fire relief resources, including supply drives, essential services, financial opportunities, and more. The site is frequently updated.

Access the site here: MALAN Resource Catalog

The LA Disaster Relief Navigator is an online tool that helps Angelenos impacted by the wildfires easily navigate the many resources available to them.  

Access the Navigator here: LA Disaster Relief Navigator

Imagine LA has created a resource list, organized by topic

Access the sites here:
Imagine LA Disaster Relief Resource List
Imagine LA Emergency Child Care Resources

Insurance Claim and Social Services

How do I file an insurance claim?

Visit Resources to Help Recent Wildfire Victims (California Department of Insurance) for multi-lingual tips on preparing for an insurance claim. Another helpful resource is Top Ten Tips for Wildfire Claimants.

California Department of Social Services

Weekly Fire Relief Distribution Center for Early Care and Education (ECE) Providers at Pacific Oaks College in Pasadena

In collaboration with the Office for the Advancement of Early Care and Education, Pacific Oaks College, Options for Learning, the Child Care Alliance of Los Angeles, and other local partners, ECE providers are invited to pick up free relief supplies.

Fire Relief Distribution Center Flyer – English, Spanish & Chinese

Available Supplies:

  • Air purifiers
  • Diapers & baby formula
  • Masks & personal protective equipment
  • Toiletries & hygiene products

Supplies are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while available.

Additional Support:
Staff will be on-site to share information about community resources that can help with wildfire recovery.

Hours of Operation:
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 PM – 7 PM

Location:
Pacific Oaks College
45 W. Eureka Street, Pasadena, CA 91103

For more information, contact:
Options for Learning at atresources@optionsforlearning.org or 888-249-8979

Fire Relief Distribution Event for Early Care and Education (ECE) Providers at Connections for Children – Pacific Palisades and Surrounding Communities

In collaboration with the Office for the Advancement of Early Care and Education, Connections for Children, the City of Santa Monica, the City of Los Angeles, the Child Care Alliance of Los Angeles, and other local partners, ECE providers are invited to pick up free relief supplies.

Available Supplies:

  • Air purifiers
  • Diapers
  • Masks & personal protective equipment

Supplies are limited and providers are required to register in advanced via this link.

Location:
5901 W. Century Blvd., Loading Zone *
Entrance at W. Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045

If you have any questions or if you need help filling out the RSVP Form, please contact us at (310) 452-3325 or supplies@cfc-ca.org.

Impacted Worker & Family Recovery Centers

Community based centers that provide services for workers and families whose employment or income were impacted by the fires. Supports include employment services, family services, small business services, and youth services.

Hours: Open Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM

Locations:


  • West LA: WorkSource Center and AJCC; Bresee Family Source Center

    5446 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City, CA 90230
  • West Adams/Leimert Park: Family Source Center and Work Source Center

    4305 Degnan Blvd., Suite 105, Los Angeles, CA 90008
  • Northeast San Fernando Valley: WorkSource Center and AJCC, Pacoima Family Source Center, Mission College

    13356 Eldridge Ave., Campus Center, Sylmar, CA 91342
  • Boyle Heights: El Centrode Ayuda Family Source Center and WorkSource Center
    
2130 1st St., Suite 110, Los Angeles, CA 90033

Short-term Child Care

YMCA

The Y 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. 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 TK-8th grades.
  • Space is limited.
  • Contact afterschool@ymcaLA.org to learn more or visit the YMCA website.

Boys and Girls Clubs

  • Boys and Girl Clubs of Metro LA have opened their doors to all youth ages 6-18. Registration fees have been waived during this time.
  • Locations:
    • Challengers Club.  5029 Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90037
    • Watts/Willowbrook Club, 1339 E 120th St, Los Angeles, CA 90059
    • Venice Club, 2232 Lincoln Blvd, Venice, CA 90291
    • Bell Gardens Club, 7104 Perry Rd, Bell Gardens, CA 90201

National Emergency Child Care Network

Child care for all in crisis. National Emergency Child Care Network provides immediate child care services to families in the United States who are experiencing an emergency. Intervention and disaster assistance is free for any family who is in need. Volunteer child care providers will meet families at their home, at a disaster shelter, or where the crisis has occurred to ensure the safety and well-being of the children.

Talking to Children about Fires

  • 11 ways parents can help children cope with fires (Children’s Hospital of Orange County):  Click here
  • Zero to Three – Coping with Trauma and Stress in the Face of Wildfires:  Read the article
  • “Trinka and Sam: The Big Fire Book:  Your child may feel more comfortable opening up about their feelings over the fire by reading a book where the characters experience a fire as well. “Trinka and Sam: The Big Fire” is available for download in English and also available for download in Spanish from The National Child Traumatic Stress Network.

Mental Health

  • Trauma-Informed Care Disaster Relief Support  – Drew CDC can connect you to trauma-informed supports, disaster relief, and community support networks that can help with both mental and physical challenges (such as food and housing).

Other Resources