The County of Los Angeles has been hit hard with wildfires. If you are impacted by these fires, the following resources may help.

The County of Los Angeles has prepared an Incident Response page for the fires. This page provides information on evacuations, resources for impacted residents, human shelters, animal shelters and other emergency information.

211LA lists vital resources with the latest updates on the fires, evacuation orders, shelters, and other essential services.

2025 Los Angeles Fires: This page contain resources and information for those impacted by the fires. Including:

Los Angeles Fire Department: Palisades Fire lists evacuations, evacuation centers, animal evacuation shelters, road closures and other information.

Wildfire Recovery Resources: City of Los Angeles and LA County Recovers

Wildfire insurance Resources from the California Department of Insurance has various resources including: Top 10 Tips for Wildfire Claimants.

FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency): www.disasterassistance.gov

It's important to check out any rumors you hear about FEMA assistance.

Applying for assistance is a quick and simple process using the FEMA app, calling the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362, or visiting and clicking the Let's Get Started button. You may want to view this article before you apply.

FEMA has opened Disaster Recovery Centers in many areas.

Specific FEMA information for this disaster can be here.

Available assistance includes:

  • Serious Needs Assistance
    $750 is available per household for the first month after a disaster declaration for immediate needs like food, water, baby formula, and emergency supplies.

  • Displacement Assistance is a lump sum that can be used to pay for two weeks in a hotel or with family and friends if you cannot return home becaue of the disaster.

  • Financial Housing Assistance
    Up to $42,500 per household is available to cover up to 18 months of rent, or to repiar or replace a home. Direct Temporary Housing Assistance provides use of FEMA-issued temporary transportable housing units andmay be available for short-term housing. This aid may take time to process.

  • Other Needs Assistance
    Up to $42,500 that can be used to cover medical and funeral expenses, transportation, child care, and the replacement of personal property.

FEMA fact sheets (PDF):