Child/Youth Resources
Evacuation Centers/Housing
- Westwood Recreation Center – 1350 Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025
- El Camino Real Charter High School – 5440 Valley Circle Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
- Pasadena Civic Center – 300 East Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91101
- Ritchie Valens Recreation Center – 10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd
- Ritchie Valens Recreation Center: 10736 Laurel Canyon, Blvd, Pacoima, 91331
- Arcadia Community Center: 375 Campus Drive, Arcadia
- Pomona Fairplex: 1101 W McKinley Ave, Pomona
Food and Nutrition
- If you need food assistance in Los Angeles County, check out this map to find food near you.
- Food and Nutrition for Older Adults
- LA County Aging and Disabilities Dept. Disaster Food Pantry Sites
- Hot meal services and public water distribution for Southern California have ended. Free farmers markets are still available to anyone who needs them.
- Below are the updated locations and hours.
- World Central Kitchen Farmers Markets
- Boys & Girls Club at Third Space
Wednesdays from 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
23357 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Malibu
Health and Mental Health Resources
- Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health: https://dmh.lacounty.gov/our-services/disaster-services/disaster-mh-resources/
- LA Health Services – Behavioral Health Integration Teams (BHI) English | Spanish
- Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health – 1-800-854-7771
- Disaster Distress Helpline for Immediate Crisis Counseling | SAMHSA
- National Alliance of Mental Illness
Animal Boarding and Pet Care
Shelters for 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
Shelters for large animals
- Pomona Fairplex 1101 W McKinley Ave. Pomona
- Industry Hills Expo 16200 Temple Ave, City of Industry, CA 91744
- Castaic Animal Care Center 31044 Charlie Canyon, Castaic, CA 91384
- The Los Angeles Equestrian Center at 480 Riverside Drive in Burbank
More Information
- California Assistance Programs: https://www.ca.gov/support/
- I lost my home or business. What next: https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-01-08/insurance-explainer?mc_cid=b9d0584114&mc_eid=b8ec907296
- LA Library: https://www.lapl.org/be-ready?mc_cid=b9d0584114&mc_eid=b8ec907296
- Smoke and ash safety tips: https://www.aqmd.gov/home/air-quality/wildfire-health-info-smoke-tips
- Emergency supply checklist: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/EPO/Pages/PrepareanEmergencySupplyKit.aspx
- California Department of Insurance: See the Top Ten Tips for Wildfire Claimants and follow the website’s 2025 Press Release page.
- FEMA: FEMA has declared a disaster for California Wildfires and Straight-Line Winds. Visit the California Region 9 page for updates including when disaster recovery centers (DRC) are opened. Start an application for disaster assistance at disasterassistance.gov
- Avoiding Scams: The LA County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs offers Protection Tips to avoid scams after a disaster.
- Property Tax Relief: Visit the LA County Assessor’s Office for details.
- California DMV: Replace Lost Driver’s License or ID
- Vital Records Replacement
- California Employment Development Department (EDD)
- Small Business Administration (SBA) Loans