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.
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Last updated: 2025-01-19 @ 21:49
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
- Governor Newsom announces commitments from major lenders to provide firestorm survivors with mortgage relief
- From free rides to hotel discounts: List of resources for LA wildfire victims
- 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
- Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC) Resource Guide: 2025 Southern California Wildfires
- 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’
- Ash below, blue sky above: Is the air safe? (UCLA)
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
Replace Important Documents
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Driver’s License/ID/Vehicle Title - Contact CA DMV (1-800-777-0133) or visit a DMV Local Assistance Center.
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Insurance Policy - Ask your agent for a copy, including the Declaration Page.
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Vital Records - Request birth, death, or marriage certificates from your county recorder.
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Social Security Card - Apply online or visit your local SSA office.
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Medicare Card - Call 1-800-633-4227 or visit MyMedicare.gove
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Green Card - Replace via USCIS
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Passport - Report lost (or stolen) passport to the US Department of State
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Tax Returns - Request Form 4506
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Military Records - Request via the National Archives
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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