LOS ANGELES FIRES

Navigating Disaster: CORE’s Los Angeles Fires Resource Hub

This past week has been destabilizing for so many Angelenos. Families directly impacted by the Los Angeles fires are juggling compounding needs, from securing shelter and emergency items like water or baby formula, to filing insurance claims and complex FEMA applications – all while they process this devastating new reality.

It feels like we all know someone who’s been impacted by the fires. The CORE team has compiled some essential resources and information to help guide next steps.

Visit Local Assistance and 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. Support services can include learning about disaster assistance programs, finding housing and rental assistance information, meeting with state agency representatives, and receiving help from nonprofits.

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

*CORE is at the Pasadena location accepting applications for our cash assistance program.

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.

CORE’s heart is with our Los Angeles community. Our local response team is in Pasadena working to provide case management support to those who need it most, and we’re continuing to deliver N-95 masks and hygiene kits. We will rebuild Los Angeles together.

To read more about CORE’s work in wildfire response and mitigation, click here.