Resources and Information

Individual assistance available through FEMA
Three ways to register for FEMA Assistance:
1. Online at DisasterAssistance.gov. Applying online is the easiest, fastest, and most convenient way to apply.
2. On the FEMA App for mobile devices.
3. Call the FEMA helpline at 1-800-621-3362: 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. (PST). Help is available in most languages.

Assistance for small businesses available through the federal Small Business Administration (SBA).
Visit Disaster Recovery Centers for help with federal aid applications, housing and rental support, and access to services. Stay tuned for additional information and for specific locations.
If you lost your job due to the fires, apply for benefits through the State of California.
A real-time list of open shelters is available at CalOES.

Sign up for evacuation notices and critical updates for LA County: Ready LA
Tips for evacuating safely: Evacuation Guide
Real-time information and safety tips: Cal OES News | Ready.ca.gov
Monitor ongoing fires: fire.ca.gov
Get real-time air quality updates: Air Quality Monitoring (South Coast AQMD)
Information on power shutoffs: Stay Updated on Public Safety Power Shutoffs
Real-time traffic maps: CalTrans Traffic Alert/Map
Information on consumer protections against price gouging: Office of the Attorney General
Follow LA County Public Safety Partners on Social Media
- LA Office of Emergency Management on X (formerly Twitter): @ReadyLACounty | on Instagram: @lausd_oem
- LA County Fire on X: @LACoFDPIO | on Instagram: @LAacountyfd
- LA County Sheriff on X: @LASDHQ | on Instagram: @LASDHQ
- LA County on X: @CountyofLA | on Instagram: @CountyofLA
Follow San Bernardino (SB) County Safety Partners
- SB County Fire on X: @SBCOUNTYFIRE | on Instagram: @SBCOUNTYFIRE
- SB County on X: @SBCounty | on Instagram: @SBCounty

Ritchie Valens Recreation Center
10736 Laurel Canyon Boulevard
Pacoima, CA 91331
Pasadena Convention Center
300 E Green Street
Pasadena, CA 91101
Stoner Recreation Center
1835 Stoner Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Westwood Recreation Center
1350 South Sepulveda Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Pomona Fairplex (Gate 3)
601 W McKinley Ave
Pomona, CA 91768
Van Nuys/Sherman Oaks Recreation Center
14201 Huston Street
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

Small Animals:

El Camino High School, 5440 Valley Circle Blvd, Woodland Hills
American Red Cross Sheltering Site with mobile animal shelter (small animals only)
Agoura Animal Care Center, 29525 Agoura Rd, Agoura Hills
Baldwin Park Animal Care Center, 4275 Elton St, Baldwin Park
Carson Animal Care Center, 216 W Victoria St, Gardena
Castaic Animal Care Center, 31044 Charlie Canyon, Castaic
Downey Animal Care Center, 11258 Garfield Ave, Downey
Lancaster Animal Care Center, 5210 W Ave I, Lancaster
Palmdale Animal Care Center, 38550 Sierra Hwy, Palmdale

Large Animals:

Pomona Fairplex, 1101 W McKinley Ave, Pomona
Industry Hills Expo, 16200 Temple Ave, City of Industry
LA Equestrian, 480 Riverside Dr, Burbank (At Capacity as of 1.12.25) Please go to Hansen Dam Horse Park, 11127 Orcas Ave, Hansen Dam
Castaic Animal Care Center, 31044 Charlie Canyon, Castaic
Pico Rivera Sports Arena, 11003 Sports Arena Dr, Pico Rivera