LOS ANGELES FIRES

Navigating Disaster: CORE’s Los Angeles Fires Resource Hub

Families directly impacted by the Los Angeles fires are juggling compounding needs, from finding long-term housing and basic necessities like clothing and hygiene items, to filing insurance claims and complex FEMA applications – all while they process this devastating new reality.

You can use this page as a guide for upcoming CORE events, where to find us in the community, and other essential resources and information.

Where to Find Us

CORE’s dedicated staff and volunteers are on the ground every day, supporting community members as they get back on their feet. We’re also working with local partners to distribute relief supplies, organize community clean-ups, and provide urgent cash assistance to those who need it most.

Visit Disaster Recovery Centers. These locations are where impacted people and business owners can apply for federal assistance and access other available resources from local, state, and nonprofit agencies. At these centers, people affected by the fires can replace government documents, learn about disaster recovery programs, find housing and rental assistance information, apply for cash assistance, and meet with state agency representatives. Each location is open Monday – Saturday, 9 AM – 7 PM. CORE hours at each center are listed below.

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

Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday, 10 AM-6 PM

Eastside Location
540 W Woodbury Rd.

Altadena, CA 91001
Monday-Saturday, 10 AM-6 PM

Additional Resources

Visit the LA County Recovers online resource hub to access local, state, federal and non-profit recovery resources, as well as LA County department resources for information about FEMA applications, tax relief, and contact information for various county departments.

FEMA Serious Needs Assistance is money to pay for expenses related to a disaster such as water, food, baby formula and other emergency supplies.

For people in need of shelter, visit the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority website.

LA Animal Assistance. With many families displaced and vegetation destroyed, there is also a need for assistance for pets and local wildlife. Here is a comprehensive list of organizations providing support for animals.

The Los Angeles Climate Emergency Office has also put together a helpful wildfire public health toolkit.

After the smoke clears from an urban wildfire, serious health risks may still linger. The air quality index, or AQI, is typically a useful tool, but relying on AQI alone has limitations. Click here to learn about when and why you should mask.

Upcoming Aid Deadlines

FEMA Individual Assistance: March 31, 2025

SBA Disaster Loans for Physical Damage: March 31, 2025

Right of Entry & Opt-Out Forms for Debris Removal: March 31, 2025

SBA Disaster Loans for Economic Injury: October 15, 2025

CORE’s heart is with our Los Angeles community, and we will rebuild together. To learn more about CORE’s work in wildfire response and mitigation, click here.