As wildfires continue to ravage Los Angeles and Ventura counties, organizations across the region are mobilizing to assist affected families and first responders. Here are ways you can contribute:
Shelter and emergency relief
- American Red Cross
The Red Cross is providing shelter, food, emotional support, and health services to displaced residents.- How to Help: Donate at redcross.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS, or text REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 contribution.
- United Way of Greater Los Angeles
United Way is assessing needs and working with community partners to aid long-term recovery efforts.- How to Help: Support their work at unitedwayla.org.
- Emergency Network Los Angeles (ENLA)
This network provides disaster relief to individuals and communities in need.- How to Help: Learn more and donate at enla.org.
- Community Organized Relief Effort (CORE)
CORE is supporting wildfire recovery with a focus on underserved communities.- How to Help: Visit coreresponse.org to contribute.
Food and essential supplies
- Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
The Food Bank is distributing meals to wildfire survivors and welcomes donations of food or funds.- How to Help: Donate at lafoodbank.org or drop off food at their locations in Los Angeles or City of Industry.
- World Central Kitchen
This organization is delivering fresh meals to displaced families and first responders in Southern California.- How to Help: Visit wck.org to donate.
Financial and pet support
- California Fire Foundation
This foundation collaborates with fire agencies to provide financial assistance to wildfire victims.- How to Help: Donate to their Wildfire Relief Fund at cafirefoundation.org.
- Pasadena Humane
Pasadena Humane is caring for animals displaced by the fires and seeks donations of food, crates, and blankets. They also need foster homes for larger dogs.- How to Help: Visit pasadenahumane.org for details.
Community and crowdfunding support
- GoFundMe – California Wildfire Relief Fund
Verified campaigns are raising funds for individuals and organizations affected by the wildfires.- How to Help: Explore fundraisers at gofundme.com/c/act/wildfire-relief/california.
- California Community Foundation – Wildfire Recovery Fund
This fund supports long-term solutions for communities affected by wildfires in Los Angeles County.- How to Help: Donate at calfund.org.
- Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation (LAFD)
The LAFD Foundation provides critical equipment and funds to support firefighters during emergencies.- How to Help: Visit supportlafd.org to make a donation.
Emergency resources for residents
Report fallen trees and power outages
- LADWP crews are responding to outages within 24-48 hours, though restoration may take longer.
- How to report:
- Report outages, check outage alerts, view outage maps, and track outage statuses at ladwp.com/outages.
- Contact LADWP at 1-800-DIAL-DWP (1-800-342-5397).
Evacuation orders and emergency alerts
- See a map of evacuation orders at protect.genasys.com/search.
- Keep up with evacuation orders and vital information at emergency.lacity.gov.
- Register for emergency alerts at emergency.lacity.gov/alerts/notifyla.
Request city services
- Report fallen trees, debris, or other issues:
- Use MyLA311 online at myla311.lacity.org.
- Call 311 or (213) 473-3231.
- Download the MyLA311 App.
Road closures and parking restrictions
- View current road closures and parking updates at ladot.lacity.gov.
Downed power lines
- Do not touch or drive over a downed power line.
- Call 911 immediately to report.
