California Wildfire Support
Wildfires can devastate communities and individuals, leaving lasting impacts. These wildfire recovery resources and disaster support services provide critical aid to help those affected rebuild and heal.
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
Stay informed on wildfire recovery efforts, current activity, evacuation orders, and essential safety tips. Visit CAL FIRE.
Red Cross Disaster Relief
Provides shelter, food, and emotional support to those impacted by disasters, including wildfire recovery. Find help at Red Cross.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Assistance programs for wildfire recovery, including financial aid and temporary housing. Visit FEMA.
AirNow
Check local air quality conditions and learn how to protect yourself from smoke exposure during wildfire recovery efforts. Visit AirNow.
California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES)
Provides updates on state emergency response efforts and resources for disaster & crisis support. Visit Cal OES.
LA Local-Specific Resources
- Resources for Californians Impacted by Los Angeles Fires: A California state site for disaster response resources. Visit Here.
- LA City Fire Resources and Recovery: Find information on wildfire evacuation orders, national disaster recovery resources, notifications, power outage updates, and service requests. Visit Here.
- LA County Recovers: Features local, state, federal, and nonprofit recovery resources, along with fire maps. Visit Here.
Steps to Take If You’ve Been Impacted by the LA Fires
EVACUATION
- If instructed to evacuate, do so immediately.
- Review home insurance and United Policyholders’ wildfire evacuation tips. Read More.
- Visit LAFD for evacuation warnings, alerts, and disaster & crisis support.
- Use the Watch Duty app for real-time updates.
LYFT
- Two free rides up to $25 each with code: CAFIRERELIEF25.
UBER
- Two free rides up to $40 each with code: WILDFIRE25.
FEMA Assistance
- Apply for FEMA aid even if insured.
- Watch this 10-minute video on completing applications.
- Assistance may cover insurance gaps or delays.
Resources for Supporting Adults
- Emotional Health After Disasters: A helpful PDF for clients seeking care, normalizing reactions to disasters, and providing basic coping tips. Read More
- Sustaining the Psychological Well-Being of Caregivers While Caring for Disaster Victims: Focused on support for caregivers and medical teams, especially first responders. Read More
- Tips for Adults: A handout describing common disaster reactions and coping strategies. Read More
- How To Build Resilience After A Disaster: A guide from the American Psychological Association on adapting to life-changing situations and emerging stronger after wildfire recovery or other disasters. Read More
Resources for Children
- Creating Safe Environments After Disaster: A guide for parents with young children, offering disaster & crisis support by focusing on routines, rhythms, and rituals to help children cope. Read More
- Common Reactions and Coping Across Ages: Psychoeducation handouts covering responses and coping tips for different age groups during wildfire recovery and other disasters. Read More
Business Resources
- Small Business Administration’s Disaster Assistance: Offers loans and financial aid for businesses impacted by direct or economic damages from a national disaster. Visit Here.