The Eaton Wildfire remains a persistent threat to the Los Angeles County and surrounding areas. If you have been directly affected, here are essential resources and information you can access immediately.
State and Local Resources
During a Wildfire
- See LA County’s emergency resources landing page for the Palisades Fire, Eaton Fire, Hurst Fire, Sunset Fire and other wildfires
- Ready LA: Sign up for real-time evacuation notices and critical updates specific to LA County.
- Active Fire Incident Map (CAL FIRE): Monitor ongoing fires in California, including those in Los Angeles County.
- Air Quality Monitoring (South Coast AQMD): Get real-time air quality updates for Los Angeles and surrounding areas.
- Evacuation guide
- Latest Evacuation Map
- SoCal Edison: Stay Updated on Public Safety Power Shutoffs
- CalTrans Traffic Alert/Map
Evacuation centers
- Westwood Recreation Center:1350 S. Sepulveda Blvd. (accepts small animals)
- Pasadena Convention Center:300 E Green St, Pasadena, CA 91101
- El Camino Real Charter High School: 5440 Valley Circle Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA 91367
- Los Angeles Equestrian Center: 480 Riverside Dr, Burbank, CA 91506(accepts large animals)
- LA Equestrian Center Large Animal Shelter 480 Riverside Dr, Burbank, CA 91506
Local Resources
- Free Wi-Fi: Verizon has deployed free Wi-Fi and charging stations for public use in several locations throughout the community:
- Westwood Recreation Center: 1350 S. Sepulveda, Los Angeles 90025
- El Camino Real Charter High School: 5440 Valley Circle Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
- Oxnard College: 4000 S Rose Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93033
After a Wildfire
- Debris Removal Program (California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery): Information on safe cleanup and debris removal following a wildfire.
- Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health –
- California Disaster Assistance (Cal OES): Financial recovery programs, housing assistance, and rebuilding guidance.
Stay Updated
Follow Los Angeles County Public Safety Partners on Social Media
- Office of Emergency Management on X (formerly Twitter): @ReadyLACounty
- LA County Fire on X: @LACoFDPIO
- LA County Sheriff on X: @LASDHQ
- LA County on X: @CountyofLA
Follow San Bernardino County Safety Partners
- SB County Fire on X: @SBCOUNTYFIRE
- SB Country on X: @SBCounty
Contact Your Local Offices
For personalized assistance, reach out to these local offices for support:
- CAL FIRE Southern Region Office: Phone: (951) 782-4140
- Los Angeles County Fire Department Headquarters: Phone: (323) 881-2411
- San Bernardino County Fire Protection District: Phone: (909) 387-5974
Prepare to make an Insurance Claim
- Keep all receipts during your evacuation.
- Policy provisions, including deductibles, vary by company, and residents should check with their insurance company or agent as soon as possible to confirm coverage, limits, and any other limitations and documentation requirements. Most renter’s policies also typically include Additional Living Expense (ALE) coverage.
- Document the date, time, and names of any insurance company employees you speak to regarding your coverage.
- Consumers should make sure any insurance agent or public adjuster offering their services has a valid license by checking online with the Department of Insurance.
- Download the Department’s Top 10 Tips for Wildfire Claimants (also available in Spanish, Mandarin, and Vietnamese), which includes information about claiming ALE benefits.
- Under existing law, public adjusters cannot solicit business for seven calendar days after a disaster.
- Don’t forget copies of insurance policies, important papers, and a photo or video inventory of your possessions. An inventory can be completed quickly and easily on your smart phone and safely stored in the Cloud.
Apply for FEMA Assistance
After making a claim with their insurance provider, the first step residents can take to jumpstart their recovery is to apply for FEMA assistance. There are three ways to apply:
- Online at DisasterAssistance.gov. If you have access to the internet and your electronic devices have power, applying online is the easiest, fastest and most convenient way to apply.
- On the FEMA App for mobile devices.
- Calling the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362. Calls are accepted every day from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. Help is available in most languages. If you use a relay service, such as video relay (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA the number for that service. To view an accessible video about how to apply visit: FEMA Accessible: Registering for Individual Assistance - YouTube.
Supporting Survivors
For those looking to donate to survivors of the wildfires, here is a list of community funds that have been vetted by Philanthropy California. Donations made to all organizations should be researched thoroughly to avoid falling victim to fraud.
- To find where to donate go here.
Price Gouging
As reminded by Attorney General Rob Bonta in a consumer alert, price gouging during a state of emergency is illegal under Penal Code Section 396.
Californians who believe they have been the victim of price gouging should report it to their local authorities or to the Attorney General.
Other Resources
- The Incident Response Page continues to provide the best real-time information on resources.
- FYI - The County has activated the Pomona Fairplex (1101 W Mckinley Ave, Pomona) as an evacuation site.
- LA County Assessor – The County Assessor’s website has the Property Tax Installment Deferral Application and the Application for Reassessment Property Damaged or Destroyed by Misfortune or Calamity posted. Additionally, there is a FAQ regarding disaster relief.
- Recovery.lacounty.gov – A list of resources and services that residents and businesses in Los Angeles County can use to begin the recovery process after the recent fires.
- Emergency Animal Shelter Information – List of shelters available for animals affected by the evacuation orders.
- Mental Health Resources for those Impacted by Wildfire
- 24/7 Mental Health Helpline for Emergency and Clinical Services: 1 (800) 854-7771
- Department of Consumer and Business Affairs – Price Gouging - When businesses raise their prices too much during and after an emergency, it may be considered price gouging, a crime in California.
- METRO Service Impacts
- Metro Board Chair Janice Hahn has also authorized suspending fares through Thursday, Jan. 9, with regional power issues impacting TAP machines.
- 211LA – Airbnb.org, in partnership with 211 LA, is offering free temporary housing for residents displaced or forced to evacuate due to the recent wildfires.
- Pasadena – Eaton Canyon Fire
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Assistance
- Press Releases:
- LA Fire Hotel Availability Jan. 2025
Your safety is our top priority. Stay informed, stay prepared and feel free to contact my capitol office at (916) 319-2041 with any questions. Also, to find the nearest resources including more shelters and support click here.
