These fires have been scary, frustrating, and heartbreaking – but they’ve also shown the incredible strength and solidarity within our communities. In times of struggle, neighbors step up with compassion and care, showing the best of who we are. It won’t be easy, but together, we can overcome this crisis and build a stronger, safer city.
Please use the resources and information below to stay vigilant and up to date on the latest news from the fires in the region.
HOW TO HELP
Volunteers
- Use the Mutual Aid Los Angeles Network (MALAN) Map, which lists locations accepting donations/volunteers, and providing services.
- LA Works is also keeping an updated list of volunteer needs, and you can sign up to receive alerts when volunteer needs come up.
- Follow @selahnhc for up to date donation and volunteer needs to help our unhoused neighbors affected by the fires in and near District 13.
- LA Animal Services is also asking for Fosters and Adopters to help animals displaced by the fires.
Please don’t drop off unsolicited donations at shelters/organizations since it can overwhelm them, and steer clear of fire areas to allow clear passage for emergency vehicles.
Donations
- Donate to The California Community Foundation’s Wildfire Recovery Fund.
- Support Immigrant Workers Impacted by the Los Angeles Fires.
- Support incarcerated firefighters risking their lives to keep us safe.
- LA2050 also has a list of more organizations seeking financial assistance.
EMERGENCY RESOURCES
- Call 9-1-1 for life-threatening emergencies.
- Visit LAFoodBank.org for emergency food resources.
- View LA City Parks Emergency Shelters
- Sign up for NotifyLA alerts and encourage your neighbors to do so as well.
- Download the Watch Duty app to track fires in real time.
- Monitor LAFD Alerts to see updates on Red Flag Parking Restrictions and active fire incidents in the City of Los Angeles.
- Put your go-bag by the front door. Plan multiple evacuation routes in your neighborhood in the event of a fire.
- Report downed trees and other non-life-threatening hazards to lacity.gov/myla311.
- DO NOT go near downed power lines!
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
If you or your loved ones are experiencing mental health distress related to the wildfires in California, do not hesitate to ask for help.
- LA County Department of Health Help Line – call (800) 854-7771
- Crisis Text Line – text LA to 741741
- Disaster Distress Crisis Counseling Helpline – call 800-985-5990
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – dial 988
- Parent Guidelines for helping children impacted by fires.
AIR QUALITY RESOURCES
- Protect your health by staying updated on air quality in your area with airnow.gov.
- View the South Coast Air Quality Management District’s interactive air quality map
- Follow these tips to deal with bad air quality.
- Sign up for air quality alerts.
RECOVERY RESOURCES
Community Investment for Families Department Resource Centers
- Housing navigation
- Case management
- Financial coaching
Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD) Resources
- Business Assistance
- Employment Assistance
- Layoff Aversion Services
- Youth Assistance
- AirBnb Emergency Housing
- FEMA Relief
- Food Resources
- Relief Grants for Food & Beverage Workers
- $350-$1500 Range
- Awarded based on need and available funding
ADDITIONAL CLOSURES & INFORMATION
- Report power outages to LADWP
- Stay up to date on LAUSD School Closures
- Monitor Road Closures
- View Current Red Flag Parking Restrictions
- View Metro service impacts
- View LA City Parks Closures
- View LA City Library Closures and Hours