Essential Resources for Fire-Impacted Communities

We’ve compiled important information to help those impacted by the wildfires. Feel free to share this post and forward any helpful resources to those in need during this challenging time. We can support our community and help those affected rebuild and recover.

RESOURCE GUIDES:

Several community organizations are coordinating mutual aid relief for those affected by the fire. A few dynamic lists of resources have been compiled.

1. Dena Resource Guide: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/0/d/e/2PACX-1vQzYT-Lh9zTGxAaHwAzomdMkOJCx-X66WKIC8D2rI6z9la30HcszboHAfbyWKcJ0JTvvgg5S3FRAFng/pubhtml?pli=1

2. Judy Chu's Eaton Fire Resource Guide: https://chu.house.gov/eaton-fire-resources

3. LA Economic Development Corporation website: https://laedc.org/2025-wildfire-assistance/

For FEMA, please call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or go online at DisasterAssistance.gov.

HOUSING:

211LA announced a significant additional donation to help displaced residents.

Hilton Hotels and American Express are donating 20,000 hotel room nights at no charge to impacted families and individuals across the Greater Los Angeles area.

To determine your eligibility for assistance, you need to apply through the non-profit organization 211 LA. Visit their website at https://211la.org/

Once there, search for "Emergency Housing Assistance for Wildfire Survivors."

EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE

The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank has created a page at www.lafoodbank.org/fire that will include ongoing updates from the bank and its network of agency partners throughout the region.

It also includes a link to their Food Pantry Locator: https://www.lafoodbank.org/find-food/pantry-locator/, which provides information about food pantries and food distributions for those needing food assistance in communities throughout Los Angeles County.

The food bank is also listing items that are needed for donations.

Food and Nutrition for Older Adults:

To locate a meal site that offers support for older adults who may be experiencing food insecurity, visit: https://ad.lacounty.gov/services/community-and-senior-centers/

EMERGENCY SHELTER

Human Shelters:

? Arcadia Recreation & Community Center - 375 Campus Drive, Arcadia, 91007

? Pasadena Civic Auditorium - 300 East Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91101

Animal Shelters:

Small animals:

? Agoura Animal Care Center - 29525 Agoura Rd, Agoura Hills, CA 91301

? Baldwin Park Animal Care Center - 4275 Elton St, Baldwin Park, CA 91706

? Carson Animal Care Center - 216 W Victoria St, Gardena, CA 90248

? Downey Animal Care Center - 11258 Garfield Ave, Downey, CA 90242

? Lancaster Animal Care Center - 5210 W Ave I, Lancaster, CA 93536

? Palmdale Animal Care Center - 38550 Sierra Hwy, Palmdale, CA 93550

large animals:

? Pomona Fairplex - 1101 W McKinley Ave. Pomona, CA 91768

? Industry Hills Expo - 16200 Temple Ave, City of Industry, CA 91744

? Antelope Valley Fair - 2551 W Avenue H, Lancaster, CA 93536

CIVIL LITIGATION

Attorney Omar Gastelum is available to assist with wildfire litigation related to the Eaton Fire. If you or anyone you know in the Pasadena or Altadena areas has been impacted, here's how his firm can help:

? Home losses, displaced tenants, and business owners affected by the fire

? Visit his website for more info: https://gastelumlaw.com/

Follow his socials (listed on website) to keep updated on his next hosted Town Hall.

MENTAL HEALTH

If you or your loved ones are experiencing mental health distress related to the wildfires in California, do not hesitate to ask for help. 24/7 support and resources are available through the LA County Dept. of Mental Health Help Line at (800) 854-7771 and through the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. at https://988lifeline.org/

For additional ways you can support yourself and others:

? Disaster Distress Helpline at 800-985-5990

? CalHOPE Warmline at 833-317-4673

? Crisis Text Line by texting LA to 741741

ADDITIONAL INFO

Important Reminders:

? Be cautious with mortgage forbearance—you're still responsible for your mortgage after a disaster.

? Undocumented individuals are entitled to food and shelter; however, they may only be eligible to receive financial benefits if they have American-born children.

Inventory Tips:

? To help with insurance claims, check old photos and social media posts to account for lost items.

? In a quiet space, do a mental walkthrough of your home and write down items you may have lost.

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