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We are deeply saddened by the Los Angeles wildfires and the immense losses that many people are facing. If you’re struggling to navigate the aftermath, we’re here to help ease some of that burden.

Here are resources for assistance, for yourself or for someone you know:

Shelter and Temporary Housing

Red Cross shelters: Check the Red Cross website or call 800-RED-CROSS for available shelters.

Local community centers: Dial Los Angeles' 311 hotline for shelter locations.

Airbnb Open Homes Program: Find free or discounted stays with hosts who provide emergency housing in times of crisis.

California Hotel & Lodging Association: Browse emergency lodging on the association's website.

Financial Help

Disaster Unemployment Assistance: Apply through the Employment Development Department's site, or call 800-300-5616.

California Wildfire Relief Fund: Apply through the California Fire Foundation.

Salvation Army: Call 213-553-3250.

Food and Supplies

Los Angeles Regional Food Bank: Find distribution sites through the food bank's website, or call 323-234-3030.

Goodwill Southern California: Call 888-446-6394 for clothing and supplies.

Mental Health Support

Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health: Call 800-854-7771 or text “LA” to 741741.

Disaster Distress Helpline: Call 800-985-5990 or text “TalkWithUs” to 66746.

NAMI Los Angeles County: Find support groups at the local website of the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

Good Inside: If you need help talking to your kids about what's happened, Dr. Becky, founder of parent coaching app Good Inside, has got you covered. Read her helpful how-to guide here.

Legal Aid

Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles: Visit the foundation's website or call 800-399-4529 for free legal help.

California Bar Association Disaster Relief Hotline: Call 415-538-2250.

Disaster Legal Services: Call 800-310-7036.

Cleanup and Rebuilding

California Department of Insurance: Visit the agency's site, or call 800-927-4357.

Team Rubicon: Request cleanup help from this nonprofit group.

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles: Apply for help here.

Emergency Contacts and Hotlines

Los Angeles Fire Department: Save emergency (911) and non-emergency (213-978-3800) numbers to your phone.

California Governor's Office of Emergency Services: Check for updates by visiting the agency's website or by calling 916-845-8510.

FEMA disaster assistance: Apply at DisasterAssistance.gov or 800-621-FEMA (3362).

Additional Resources

Animal evacuation and care: Call Los Angeles Animal Services at 888-452-7381 or visit the website of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. You can also contact the Canine Rescue Club if you need additional pet care or fostering while you search for stable lodging.

Utility assistance: Call Southern California Edison at 800-655-4555.

Transportation: Get free emergency rides from the L.A. area's Metro system.

If You Want to Help

See our list: How to Help From Afar