Los Angeles Fire Evacuee Resource

Yundi Ma, Bachelor's in Business 

© International Foundation for World Freedom 

January 27, 2025

1. Immediate Shelter & Housing 

● American Red Cross Shelters 

○ Website: 

https://www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery-services/find-an-op en-shelter.html 

○ Phone: 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) 

○ Red Cross Emergency App: redcross.org/gethelp 

○ Provides emergency shelter sites, food, basic supplies, and assistance for reconnecting to family members. 

● Los Angeles County Emergency Shelters 

○ Website: https://lacounty.gov/emergency/ 

○ Lists open evacuation sites, shelters, and real-time updates. 

● Salvation Army 

○ Website: https://socal.salvationarmy.org/southern-california/contact-us ○ Phone 

○ Adults and youth in need of shelter: (800) 548-6047 

○ Seniors in need of shelter or other services: (800) 304-7152 

○ Families with minor children in need of shelter: 211 

○ Provides shelter, free meals, clothing, hygiene kits, and child care. 

● Airbnb.org 

○ Website: 

https://news.airbnb.com/airbnb-org-offers-temporary-housing-to-people-impacted -by-the-los-angeles-wildfires/ 

○ Collaborates with 211LA to provide free contemporary housing. An intake form must be filled out to receive housing support.

● Stay Housed LA Wildfire-Related Tenant Support

○ Website: https://www.stayhousedla.org/wildfires

○ Provide information on tenant rights during and after wildfires and guidance on how to negotiate with landlords regarding damages and habitability.

2. Food & Basic Necessities 

● Los Angeles Regional Food Bank 

○ Website:https://www.lafoodbank.org/find-food/pantry-locator/ 

○ Offers food assistance and information on local pantry locations.

3. Financial & Emergency Assistance 

● FEMA (if declared a federal disaster) 

○ Website: https://www.disasterassistance.gov/ 

○ Phone: 1-800-621-FEMA (1-800-621-3362) 

○ Offers grants for temporary housing, home repairs, and other disaster-related expenses. 

● California Department of Social Services (CDSS) 

○ Website: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/disaster-services 

○ Can help with emergency CalFresh benefits (food assistance) and CalWorks (cash aid) for those who qualify. 

4. Healthcare & Mental Health 

● Los Angeles County Health Services 

○ Website: http://dhs.lacounty.gov/ 

○ Offers referrals to local clinics providing low-cost or free medical care. ● Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health 

○ Website: https://dmh.lacounty.gov/ 

○ 24/7 Helpline: 1-800-854-7771 

○ Provides crisis counseling, therapy referrals, and additional mental health support. ● Disaster Distress Helpline 

○ Phone: 1-800-985-5990 (Call or text “TalkWithUs” to 66746) 

○ Free, confidential counseling available 24/7. 

5. Transportation 

● Uber 

○ Evacuees can redeem 2 trips per rider up to $40 per ride through 1/25 by applying the promo code “WILDFIRE25” before requesting a ride to a designated shelter location. For step-by-step instructions on how to apply the promo code, click here. 

○ Click here to see the available shelter location valid for free ride. 

● Lyft 

○ Evacuees can redeem 2 trips per rider up to $25 per ride through 1/15 by applying the promo code “ CAFIRERELIEF25” to shelter locations. 

6. Employment & Income Support 

● Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) 

○ Website: 

https://edd.ca.gov/en/unemployment/Disaster_Unemployment_Assistance/ ○ If the disaster disrupts your employment, you may qualify for Disaster Unemployment Assistance. 

7. Insurance Claims & Legal Help 

● California Department of Insurance 

○ Website: https://www.insurance.ca.gov/01-consumers/140-catastrophes/ ○ Guidance on filing claims, insurer contacts, and complaint resources. 

● Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) 

○ Website: https://lafla.org/ 

○ Can assist with landlord-tenant issues, property damage, and other legal concerns related to the fire.

8. Debris Removal & Cleanup 

● State Recovery 

○ Website: https://wildfirerecovery.caloes.ca.gov/ 

○ Provides local aids on safe debris removal 

9. Official Alerts & Communication 

● Ready LA County 

○ Website: https://ready.lacounty.gov/ 

○ Real-time notifications on evacuation orders, emergency updates, and disaster preparedness. 

● LISTOS California 

○ Website: https://www.listoscalifornia.org/alerts/ 

○ Provides emergency alerts, emergency plan and evacuation instructions ● 2-1-1 LA County 

○ Phone: Dial 2-1-1 

○ Website: https://211la.org/LA-Wildfires 

○ A free, 24/7 helpline connecting you to shelters, food pantries, and other local resources. 

10. Pet & Animal Services 

● LA County Animal Care & Control 

○ Website: https://animalcare.lacounty.gov/ 

○ Assistance for evacuation: (562) 940-6898 

○ Offers pet sheltering options during evacuations and rescue resources for large animals (e.g., horses).

Important Reminders 

1. Register for Assistance Early 

○ Even if you’re unsure whether you qualify, submit applications (e.g., FEMA) as soon as possible. 

2. Document Losses 

○ Keep photos, receipts, and records of any damage or expenses to support insurance or aid applications. 

3. Stay Informed 

○ Follow local media, social media accounts (e.g., @LACoFD, 

@ReadyLACounty), and verify information with official sources. 

Guidance from California Department of Social Service 

Guide to Disaster Assistance Services for Californians 

Guide to Disaster Assistance Services for Immigrant Californians

For More Information and Resources:

Find help: Information and Resources: 2025 California Wildfires

Red Cross Resource Directory