Wildfire Support and Community Resources Hub

The Hollenbeck Youth Center realizes the profound impact the LA Wildfires have had on families and communities, leaving many to search for support, guidance, and connection. Below resources are designed to lend a helping hand in the beginning process to gather information

FEMA Assistance is available for residents impacted by LA County wildfires

How to Apply

There are three ways to apply:

1. Online at DisasterAssistance.gov

If you have access to the internet and your electronic devices have power, applying online is easiest, fastest, and most convenient.

2. On the FEMA App for mobile devices

3.The FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362

Calls are accepted every day from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. PST. Help is available in most languages. If you use a relay service such as video relay, captioned telephone, or other service, give FEMA the number for that service.

Asistencia de FEMA está disponible para los residentes afectados por los incendios forestales del Condado de Los Ángeles

Cómo Solicitar

Hay tres formas de solicitar:

1. En línea en DisasterAssistance.gov

Si tiene acceso a internet y sus dispositivos electrónicos tienen energía, solicitar en línea es lo más fácil, rápido y conveniente.

2. En la Aplicación de FEMA para dispositivos móviles

3.La Línea de Ayuda de FEMA al 1-800-621-3362

Las llamadas se aceptan todos los días de 4 a.m. a 10 p.m. hora estándar del Pacífico (PST). La ayuda está disponible en la mayoría de los idiomas. Si utiliza un servicio de retransmisión como retransmisión por video, teléfono con subtítulos u otro servicio, proporcione a FEMA el número de ese servicio.

Local Assistance and Disaster Recovery Centers

Local Assistance Centers & Disaster Recovery Centers will open to the public on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 8:00PM. Starting Wednesday, January 15, 2025, the Disaster Recovery Centers will be available to the public from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Locations:

Westside Location

UCLA Research Park West
10850 West Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90064

Eastside Location

Pasadena City College Community Education Center
3035 E. Foothill Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107

Misfortune and Calamity Tax Relief

You may be eligible for tax relief if your property is damaged or destroyed by a calamity, such as fire or flooding. To qualify, you must file an Application for Reassessment: Property Damaged or Destroyed by Misfortune or Calamity (M&C) Form ADS-820 with the Assessor’s Office within 12 months from the date the property was damaged or destroyed. The loss must exceed $10,000 of current market value.

For questions or to submit an M&C claim, please call (213) 974-8658.

Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control

Animal rescue for animals plus food, shelter, and boarding

https://animalcare.lacounty.gov

L.A. County Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Resources – Consumer & Business

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