LA Fire Resources
Photo curtesy of Mark Viniello via FOX 9
Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the wildfires raging across Los Angeles.
As we discovered resources from social media and news outlets, we began compiling a list of where to find information, places to shelter, and organizations to donate to. Please forward this to friends and family— together, we can make a difference.
This is not an exhaustive list— tag us on instagram @architecture.and.advocacy with other information you find, and we will repost it.
WHERE TO FIND INFORMATION
Resources, up-to-date information and alerts
Watch Duty app
Real-time updates with maps
Ready LA County alerts
Phone, email, and text alerts for LA County
Notify LA alerts
Phone, email, and text alerts for the City of LA
Cal/OSHA regulations
To protect indoor and outdoor employees from wildfire smoke
IQ Air air quality
For real-time air quality measurements, include PM2.5
CDC wildfire safety guidelines
How to run your AC system, what masks work best, pet care etc.
American Red Cross map of evacuation shelters
For a current list of all open shelter locations
WHERE TO FIND SHELTER + RESOURCES
Airbnb is offering one week free for anyone evacuated from the palisades fire. Dial 2-1-1 or 221LA.org
Mutual Aid Network Los Angeles — crowd-sourced list of distribution centers, free food, emergency ride service, etc. You can add to this list.
IfNotNow Los Angeles— free evacuation rides sign-up form
Restaurants Offering Free Meals for Evacuees
Uber is offering $40 of free rides to evacuate to a center with code WILDFIRE25
Metro will remain fareless as of Thursday, Jan. 09. Some routes are inerrupted.
Ketchum-Downtown YMCA has free childcare at least through Friday 01/10
EVACUATION SHELTERS
Palisades
Westwood Recreation Center 1350 S. Sepulveda, Los Angeles, 90025
El Camino Real Charter High School 5440 Valley Circle Blvd, Woodland Hills, 91367
Ritchie Valens Recreation Center 10736 Laurel Canyon, Blvd, Pacoima, 91331
Eaton
Pasadena Civic Center: 300 E. Green St. Pasadena, 91101
Arcadia Community Center 375 Campus Drive
Sunset
Pan Pacific Recreation Center: 7600 Beverly Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90036
Small Animals
El Camino High School: 5440 Valley Circle Blvd, Woodland Hills
Agoura Animal Care Center: 29525 Agoura Rd, Agoura Hills
Baldwin Park Animal Care Center: 4275 Elton St, Baldwin Park
Carson Animal Care Center: 216 W Victoria St, Gardena
Castaic Animal Care Center: 31044 Charlie Canyon, Castaic
Downey Animal Care Center: 11258 Garfield Ave, Downey
Lancaster Animal Care Center: 5210 W Ave I, Lancaster
Palmdale Animal Care Center: 38550 Sierra Hwy, Palmdale
Large Animals
Pomona Fairplex: 1101 W McKinley Ave. Pomona
Industry Hills Expo: 16200 Temple Ave, City of Industry
L.A. Equestrian: 480 Riverside Dr, Burbank
Castaic Animal Care Center: 31044 Charlie Canyon, Castaic
WHERE TO DONATE + VOLUNTEER
Koreatown and Anderson Munger YMCAs— accepting food, water, essential supplies, blankets, etc. and working with the Red Cross to distribute to evacuation sites. Needs volunteers to drive supplies to evacuation sites.
Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation— actively seeking funds to equip the firefighters, paramedics, and other first responders battling fires with tools and supplies
California Fire Foundation - Provides immediate assistance to wildfire victims through programs like disaster relief cash cards, and support to the families of fallen firefighters
Donate Directly to Victims of Eaton fire via GoFundme
Mutual Aid Network Los Angeles — crowd-sourced list includes places accepting donations