Federal assistance

  • Federal disaster assistance for fire victims
    President Biden’s recent approval of a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration unlocks federal resources to aid fire victims in Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Eligible residents and business owners can apply for:
    • Grants for temporary housing and home repairs
    • Low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses
    • Other recovery programs to support disaster recovery efforts
    How to apply:

Evacuation and preparedness

  • LA County Emergency Alerts
    Stay informed with real-time alerts specific to Los Angeles County.
    How to sign up: Visit ready.lacounty.gov.
  • Cal Fire Incidents & Evacuation Zones
    View active wildfire incidents and evacuation zones statewide.
    Where to check: Visit fire.ca.gov/incidents.
  • Listos California
    Access resources to prepare for evacuation and stay safe during wildfires.
    Learn more: Visit listoscalifornia.org.
  • CalFire Evacuation Guide
    A step-by-step guide to ensure safe evacuation during wildfires.
    Read the guide: Visit readyforwildfire.org/evacuation-guide.

Safety and health

  • AirNow.org
    Check real-time air quality updates during wildfires.
    Visit: airnow.gov.

Temporary housing and assistance

  • 211LA.org
    Find temporary housing and emergency services in Los Angeles County.
    Call: 211 or visit 211la.org.
  • Temporary Housing Assistance Through Airbnb
    Airbnb.org is partnering with local organizations to provide free temporary housing for individuals and families displaced by the wildfires in Los Angeles and Ventura counties. This initiative connects those in need with hosts offering their properties as emergency accommodations.
    How to apply for assistance:
    • Visit the Airbnb Disaster Response page to learn more and apply for temporary housing.
    • Contact Airbnb’s customer service for guidance on available options.

Services for immigrant families

  • Disaster Assistance for Immigrant Californians
    Support services for immigrant families during disasters, regardless of immigration status.
    Guide (English): caloes.ca.gov
    Guía (Español): caloes.ca.gov.

Emergency animal shelters

  • Los Angeles County Animal Care & Control
    Find temporary shelter and care for animals displaced by wildfires.
    Learn more: Visit animalcare.lacounty.gov.

Other 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.
    • 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).
  • 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.