We hope you’re all staying safe.
To our friends who have had to evacuate, we hope you and your loved ones are well.
For those who have lost property, or places that are important to you, please know our thoughts are with you.

Of course, please let us know if there’s any way we can help.
(And thanks to the many people and orgs who have been in touch looking for ways to help.)

Please note that these resources are provided based on information given to us and availability or needs can change in real time and it may be different from what is listed. We’ll try our best to keep this current and if you notice some data is not relevant or has changed, or if you would like to add listings, please email [email protected]. 

EVACUATION SITES

• Stoner Recreation Center: 1835 Stoner Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025
• Westwood Recreation Center: 1350 S Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
• Calvary Community Church: 5495 Via Rocas, Westlake Village, CA 91362
• Pan Pacific Park Recreation Center: 7600 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036
• Arcadia Community Center: 375 Campus Dr, Arcadia, CA 91007
• Richie Valens Recreation Center: 10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Pacoima, CA 91331
• Family Assistance Center: 300 E Green St, Pasadena, CA 91101
• Northridge Recreation Center, 18300 Lemarsh St, Northridge, CA 91325
• Pomona Fairplex: 1101 W McKinley Ave, Pomona 91768
• El Camino Real Charter High School: 5440 Valley Circle Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
• Westwood Recreation Center: 1350 Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles 90025, (Pets in crates welcome.)
• Refer to the Watch Duty App for active shelter sites, disaster relief and meal services.
• Check out open shelters through Red Cross or call 1-800-RED-CROSS

ANIMAL EVACUATION CENTERS 

• Los Angeles Equestrian Center: 480 W Riverside Dr, Burbank, CA 91506
• Pierce College Equestrian Center: 6201 Ave., Woodland Hills, CA 91367
• Agoura Animal Care Center: 29525 Agoura Rd, Agoura Hills, CA 91301
• Hansen Dam Equestrian Center: 11127 Orcas Ave, Sylmar, CA 91342
• Westwood Recreation Center: 1350 S Sepulveda Blvd 90025) is open for evacuees and accepts small animals. It also serves as a shelter, allowing residents to remain overnight.
• Southern California Golden Retriever Rescue may be able to help displaced golden retrievers. Email [email protected].
• VCA is offering free boarding for displaced pets.
• LA County Animal Care and Control (661-940-4191) is offering shelter and resources for displaced pets and livestock.
• Canine Rescue Club finds temporary homes for displaced pets.
• Emergency Services and Shelter Resources: Animal Evacuation Assistance: LA County Animal Care and Control (661-940-4191) is offering shelter and resources for displaced pets and livestock.

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STAY INFORMED

HELP AND DONATE

WAYS TO GET HELP

STAY INFORMED

Watch Duty App – Provides evacuation shelter information, animal shelters (small & large), and real-time notifications of evacuation orders and fire updates.

LAFD Alerts – Stay informed through the Los Angeles Fire Department to follow all warnings and evacuation orders from first responders.

Get Updates from Notify LA – City of Los Angeles – Emergency Management Department

Air Quality Map – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Forest Service are pleased to bring you this updated AirNow Fire and Smoke Map, with even more information you can use to protect yourself from wildland fire smoke.

Caltrans Quickmap – Click OPTIONS to select road closures and highway updates.

LADWP Power Outage map – Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) updates on outages and ways to report problems.

Los Angeles County Fire Department – Local fire department updates, evacuation information, and emergency alerts

City of Los Angeles Emergency Updates and Evacuations – This LA City emergency events page is updated with incident-specific, timely information when multiple departments are responding to a hazardous event that affects Los Angeles — one that is widespread, of significant duration, and/or poses threats to life, health, property, or the local environment.

Cal Fire Current Emergency Incidents – Cal Fire has an updated page with all current emergency incidents in California.

Understanding Evacuation Alerts – We know evacuation alerts can be confusing. This article explains what they mean and how to sign up for them!

How to Keep Yourself Safe from Wildfire Smoke – LA has been covered in wildfire smoke the last few days, which can be very detrimental to your health. This article explains how to keep yourself safe.

What to Do – and Not Do – When You Get Home After a Fire Evacuation – Some evacuation orders have been lifted, but officials want you to take a few precautions before re-entering. Check them out here.

Mental Health and Emotional Support: Parent Guidelines for
Helping Children Impacted by Wildfires – Read The National Child Traumatic Stress Network’s Parent Guidelines for helping children impacted by wildfires.

LAist’s Go Bag Cheat Sheet – A comprehensive cheat sheet serves as a very short guide to getting packed up right now to evacuate.

National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) Maps – National wildfire situation maps, fire perimeters, and weather data.

Insurance Tips –  The California Department of Insurance has teams ready to assist evacuees and people impacted by wildfires. Residents under mandatory evacuation because of wildfire could be eligible for evacuation-related expense reimbursements under their current insurance policy. Additional Living Expenses coverage typically includes food and housing costs, furniture rental, relocation and storage, and extra transportation expenses, among other costs. For questions or support, call 1 (800) 927-4357. Tips here: Tips for evacuees from insurance commissioner: Obtain a complete copy of your insurance policy, take note of your additional living expense limit, track all additional expenses, document all conversations with your insurer or adjuster, and DON’T RUSH DECISIONS.

HELP & DONATE

Drop off Clothes, Water and Gatorade to Big Sunday– Big Sunday is accepting donations of all kinds of new and gently-used clothes, as well as bottled water and Gatorade for firefighters. Water & Gatorade will be distributed to Fire Station 41 and clothes will be sorted for distribution to many folks impacted by the fires. Contact [email protected]

Clothes for Babies and Kids – Baby2Baby is accepting donations to support children impacted by the wildfires.

Get Help with Lagartijas Climbing Crú:  The Lagartijas Climbing Crú, a local BIPOC climbing club, has created a Google spreadsheet to connect fire victims with people who want to donate gear and dehydrated meals. You can sign up on the spreadsheet to lend or give gear including sleeping bags and sleeping pads. You can also donate clothes, fuel, and dehydrated meals.

Support needs and equipment for firefighters in real time – The Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation is accepting donations to support firefighters on the front lines. The foundation is seeking monetary donations, wildland brush tools, hydration backpacks and emergency fire shelters.

WCK Meals for First Responders – World Central Kitchen’s Relief Team is in Southern California to support first responders and families impacted by wildfires in the Los Angeles area. Their teams and partners have mobilized across the region to provide nourishing meals to people in need.

YMCA Collecting Food Donations – Collecting donations of food (bread, peanut butter, jam, fruits), water, blankets, and emergency supplies. To be delivered to evacuated residents in partnership with the American Red Cross. Drop-off locations are listed on link.

Support PATH (People Assisting The Homeless)’s Emergency Relief Fund – This dedicated fund enables PATH to respond swiftly to emergencies that impact our unhoused neighbors, from evacuation and shelter support to essential supplies.

Support Response Efforts with LA Family Housing – Our emergency response efforts focus on four critical areas: evacuation, staffing, food, emergency supplies and equipment. Please check the wishlist for items needed.

Be a Foster with Canine Rescue – Offers temporary foster care for dogs displaced by the fires. You can apply to temporarily house an affected dog by filling out an online form to assist the Canine Rescue Club, a network of caregivers who foster dogs awaiting their forever home.

Support all our Furry Loved ones with Pasadena Humane Society – Monetary donations and in kind donations are needed. Crates, water and food dishes, food, leashes, blankets which can be dropped at a bin in front of their office at 361 S. Raymond Ave.Pasadena, CA 91105. Additionally people who can foster for at least one week, especially large dogs should contact [email protected].

Drop off Nonperishable Food Items to LA Regional Food Bank – Drop off nonperishable food items at: 1734 East 41st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90058 or 2300 Pellissier Place, Industry, CA 90601 (Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, Saturday 8:00 AM-3:00 PM)

Volunteer with LA Regional Food Bank – The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank is working with government agencies, nonprofit and faith-based partners and others to respond to the fires throughout Los Angeles County. Many opportunities at numerous sites.

Donate to Direct Relief – Direct Relief provides N-95 masks, medicine, and other resources to healthcare agencies and first responders in wildfire-affected communities across California. 100% of donations to Direct Relief’s wildfire response fund directly support efforts to assist individuals impacted by fires in Palisades, Altadena, and across California, providing critical aid where it’s needed most.

Hollywood helping to support firefighters and other first responders. – Created by the Entertainment Industry Foundation to provide immediate and long-term support to those who are suffering extreme loss from wildfires. Your donation benefits brave firefighters and first responders who are serving these communities as they recover and rebuild.

SPCALA’s Disaster Animal Response Team – SPCALA’s Disaster Animal Response Team is seeking donations to support emergency services, such as temporary animal shelters and front-line veterinary care.

The California Fire Foundation – The California Fire Foundation is looking for donations to support surviving families of fallen firefighters, firefighters and the communities they serve.

WAYS TO GET HELP

YMCA Support for First Responders – Offering childcare for first responders and many resources for impacted community members throughout LA. YMCA centers are turning into temporary evacuation sites, offering shelter, showers, and basic amenities. Centers will serve as distribution points for emergency supplies, parking lots can serve as staging areas for emergency vehicles and safe spaces for community members to park, gym spaces will serve as donation sorting/storage areas

MALAN Fire & Wind Storm Resources – Mutual Aid LA Network has compiled an extensive list of organizations offering assistance and accepting donations.

Get Help with Lagartijas Climbing Crú:  The Lagartijas Climbing Crú, a local BIPOC climbing club, has created a Google spreadsheet to connect fire victims with people who want to donate gear and dehydrated meals.

Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH) – The Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH) is a free, confidential service that provides crisis counseling and support for people experiencing emotional distress related to disasters. The DDH is available 24/7 by calling 1-800-985-5990 or texting “TalkWithUs” to 66746. For Deaf and Hard of Hearing ASL Callers: Please text or call the Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990 using your preferred Relay provider.

Food Pantry Locator – The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank is working with government agencies, nonprofit and faith-based partners and others to respond to the fires throughout Los Angeles County. 

Mental Health Support Services for LAUSD Families – Los Angeles Unified students and families in need of mental health support are encouraged to call our Student and Family Wellness Resource Line at 213-241-3840. Support is currently available between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Restaurants Offering Free Meals – Here are 47 restaurants offering free meals and/or discounts to fire evacuees and first responders.

Transportation: Metro – Metro is still operating despite the fire and wind conditions. Click here to learn more and see if fares continue to be free.

Fire Recovery Assistance – The County has put together a list of resources for households who know that their homes have been destroyed or damaged by the Palisades fire, available here.

Mental Health and Emotional Support with LACPA: Contact LACPA, if you or someone you know needs psychological first aid or guidance on managing the emotional toll of this crisis.

Emergency Loan: JFLA – The Jewish Free Loan Association (JFLA) provides critical financial support to those in need – of all faiths – including all those affected by this disaster. They offer zero-interest, zero-fee emergency loans of up to $15,000 to eligible applicants. These loans can be used for essential expenses such as: temporary housing/hotel stays, food, clothing, medical expenses, transportation and vehicle replacement, or other emergency expenses. The application process is simple and straightforward.