Homeowners, Renters and Business Owners are in need of resources and assistance. Please review the following list, rather lengthy, but you may find financial and residential help here.
DISASTER RESOURCES
General Resources
- LA County Emergency Management: https://lacounty.gov/emergency/
- California disaster: "major disaster declaration" which allows for immediate cash assistance for parties affected for food, prescriptions and other necessary costs like baby formula. Federal disaster assistance is available for those who have been impacted by the wildfires in Southern California. People can contact disasterassistance.gov or call 1 (800) 621-3362. Also increasing coverage from 75% to 100% for 180 days for things like debris and hazardous materials removal, temporary shelter and 1st responder salaries.
- Watch Duty app
- LAist has compiled a list of resources
- Mutual Aid LA Network has put together an extensive list of resources for fire evacuees and folks who want to help
Housing/Shelter
- 211 LA is partnering with Airbnb to offer free temporary shelter for people displaced from their homes by fire. Start by filling out this form
- YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles is opening its locations that aren't affected by the fires for temporary shelter, showers, basic amenities, and mental health support. They are also providing childcare services (5 years and up) for first responders and families affected by the fires
Evacuation centers
- Arcadia Community Center – 375 Campus Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007
- Ritchie Valens Recreation Center – 10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Pacoima, CA 91331
- Pan Pacific Recreational Center – 7600 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036
- Westwood Recreation Center – 1350 Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025 (accepts small animals)
- El Camino Real Charter High School – 5440 Valley Circle Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
- Pasadena Civic Center – 300 East Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91101 (Pasadena Convention Center is currently no longer accepting donations of food, water, emergency supplies or donations of any kind because they have had an overwhelmingly generous response.)
- Pomona Fairplex – 1101 W McKinley Ave, Pomona, CA 91768 · Pierce College: 6201 Winnetka Ave., Woodland Hills (accepts large animals)
Food & Supplies The Los Angeles Food Policy Council says it is currently working with Food Recovery Organizations in the region to connect them to active food distribution sites for delivery. The organization is coordinating volunteers and sending them to food distribution sites. Please let them know if you need or have volunteers to help coordinate volunteer sites.
EMERGENCY FUNDS & HOUSING SUPPORT
LA County Emergency
Up to date information on local hazards and evacuation assistance,
including quick links to Road Closures, Animal Shelters and Health
Alerts.
Apply for FEMA Disaster Relief Funds
Apply for federal assistance by calling toll-free to (800) 621-FEMA
(3362). Disaster victims may register by calling this number. You do
not have to wait to go to a disaster assistance center. The number for
speech and hearing impaired individuals is (800) 462-7585. Federal
disaster assistance available for residents and businesses in the
affected counties includes temporary housing assistance, disaster loans
and other needs assistance grants.
Salvation Army of Southern California
These locations serve as all-purpose stops for people looking for
financial assistance, government documents, and information about how
they can rebuild following a disaster.
Fannie Mae's Disaster Response Network
A comprehensive case-management service for disaster-affected homeowners
whose mortgage loans are backed by the company. The program provides
homeowners broader personalized support to address safety and basic
needs, property repairs, employment, and financial recovery—all of which
affect a borrower's ability to meet their mortgage obligations.
U.S. Small Business Administration
Federal Disaster Loans for Businesses, Private Nonprofits, Homeowners, and Renters.
State of California, Employment Development Department
The California Employment Development Department (EDD) provides
a variety of services to individuals and businesses affected by
disasters in California.
Los Angeles County Assessor
Taxpayers whose properties have either been destroyed or
sustained a minimum of $10,000 in damage may file a Misfortune and
Calamity (M&C) claim for property tax relief. Assessor's Disaster Relief Hotline (213) 974-8658 See https://assessor.lacounty.gov/tax-relief/disaster-relief
Airbnb
Offering free home stays for those in need of emergency housing.
MEDICAL AID
HealthNet
Health Net is helping ensure that members who have lost their
homes, or have been evacuated, due to wildfire activity in California
have access to essential prescription medications, critical Health Net
information and other healthcare services to help them cope with grief,
loss, stress or trauma.
RECOVER & REBUILD
CARe
Provides free disaster recovery help, information and guidance.
California Wildfires Statewide Recovery Resources
Local assistance, record replacement, debris removal, and temporary housing.
American Red Cross
Assistance to support long-term recovery efforts.
Community Partners
From Chaos to Community - A Guide to Helping Friends and Neighbors Recover and Rebuild After a Major Disaster
A resource guide that aims to inspire individuals and citizen groups to
act in organized, effective ways to help communities hit by disasters to
reclaim their future.
LEGAL & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
National Disaster Legal Aid Resource Center Quick Guide
INSURANCE - RELATED ISSUES
California Department of Insurance Wildfire Information
DOI can be contacted for general information and guidance about insurance claims by calling (800) 927-HELP (4357).
Farmers Catastrophe Response Team
United Policyholders
Through their Roadmap to Recovery programs you will find support,
guidance and trustworthy help navigating the process of returning to a
wildfire damaged area, repairing and replacing damaged and destroyed
property, and collecting all available insurance funds.
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Julia Huntsman, REALTOR, Broker | http://www.abodes.realestate | 562-896-2609 | California Lic. #01188996
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