It has been frustratingly difficult to find high-quality, trustworthy information in a single place as things have unfolded with the fires, so this is an attempt to make it a little easier for anyone impacted by the fires. As much as possible I have tried to vet the information and only include informational resources that have cited sources or were written by subjectmatter experts.
Last updated: 2025-01-16 @ 10:37
Emergency Information & Maps
- LAFD News
- LAFD Palisades Fire Info
- LA County Incident Response
- CalFire Current Emergency Incidents
- CalTrans QuickMap - Current road closures and transportation info
- AirNow Fire & Smoke Map
- South Coast AQMD
- FIRMS US/Canada Fire Map - Near real-time fire data
Immediate Assistance
- FEMA Helpline: 1-800-621-3362
- Mexican Consulate Emergency Line: 213-219-0175
- Apply for FEMA assistance
- LA Fire Hotel Availability - Discounted and potentially free rooms for displaced residents
- Venice Helping Hub - Resources for evacuees
- Mutual Aid Los Angeles Resources - Shelter info, animal boarding, distribution centers
- Alliance For A Better Community Fuerza Fund
Health & Safety Resources
- LA County Department of Public Health Fire Recovery Guidance
- National Center for Healthy Housing Wildfire Guide
- Fire Ash in Home Gardens Guide
- Coalition for Clean Air Resources
- Therapists offering pro bono therapy
- Basic Post Fire Personal Safety
- CalFire advice on creating a ‘go bag’
Community Support & Donations
- SPACES Donation Center and Volunteer Registration
- Brands providing products to impacted families
- Mailing list for donated goods at Kalon
- Resources for helping children
Community Support Lists
- Music community displacement list & GoFundMe
- Displaced Black families support
- Displaced Latine families support
- Displaced Filipino families support
- Los Angeles area teachers support
Insurance & Legal Resources
- United Policyholders Claim Guidance Library
- 2025 California Wildfires Insurance Claim Help
- Legal Aid Disaster Resource Center
Mobile Apps
Fact Checking
- Fact Check: Did Los Angeles Cut Fire Department Funding?
- FEMA rumor debunking
- For some LA water issues, misinformation spreads nearly as fast as the wildfires
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