AirNow Air Quality Monitoring
https://www.airnow.gov/
Cal FIRE Updates
https://www.fire.ca.gov/
City of LA Emergency Alerts
Register for emergency alerts at https://emergency.lacity.gov/alerts/notifyla
LA County Emergency Alerts
Sign up for real-time updates at
https://ready.lacounty.gov/emergency-notifications/
LADWP Outages
https://www.ladwp.com/outages/power-outage-map
SoCal Edison Outages
https://www.sce.com/outage-center/check-outage-status
SoCal Gas Shut Offs
https://www.socalgas.com/fires
Watch Duty Wildfire App
Real-time updates on wildfire status, including air drops https://watchduty.org
IATSE Local 80
Local 80 has opened their stage at 2520 West Olive Ave., Burbank, CA 91505 as a relief shelter. If you are affected by local fires, call (818)526-0700 for information.
211LA
Fill out a form to be notified of available temporary housing through AirBNB:
https://care.211cs.org/public-survey/86c5adf88e2a29c103df24ba5f48cd3f6cf9a9171207a15954dbb8b9649429f0
American Red Cross
Find open shelters by visiting https://www.redcross.org/ or calling 1-800-RED-CROSS.
LA County Animal Care and Control
Offering shelter and resources for displaced pets and livestock. Call 661-940-4191
MALAN- Mutual Aid LA Network Resources (Human and Animal Shelters) https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KMk34XY5dsvVJjAoD2mQUVHYU_Ib6COz6jcGH5uJWDY/htmlview?gid=0#gid=0
Walsh/DiTolla/Spivak Foundation Disaster Relief Application
IATSE Adjacent foundation which can help pay for food, clothing, shelter, and other necessities for IATSE members who suffer loss from natural disasters.
CLICK HERE FOR THE APPLICATION
California Department of Insurance
Insurance Support Workshop
10 AM – 5 PM Saturday January 18, 2025
10 AM – 1 PM Sunday January 19, 2025
Santa Monica College
Performing Arts Center East Wing
1310 11th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Call (800) 927-4357 to schedule an appointment
Entertainment Community Fund
Offers financial assistance for disaster relief
– CA Fires Webpage: https://entertainmentcommunity.org/CAFires
– Eligibility: https://entertainmentcommunity.org/am-i-eligible-help
Federal Disaster Assistance Resources (FEMA)
https://www.disasterassistance.gov/ or 1800-621-3362
FEMA Serious Needs Assistance:
Serious Needs Assistance is money to pay for emergency supplies like water, food, first aid, breast-feeding supplies, infant formula, diapers, personal hygiene items, or fuel for transportation. It is available in all disasters declared for Individual Assistance.
https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fema_ia-quick-reference_serious-needs.pdf
LA Fed Labor Community Services
Can assist with first and last-month rental assistance and help find permanent, long-term housing (cannot assist with deposits). Can also assist with rental, mortgage, or utility assistance.
Fill out intake form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfToMjzqeTqF7GVEpPGFIyGUfWzoZNk3B1le7Zit820Bs2Xcw/viewform or email Marcos Juan marcos@lcs-la.org
MPTF
Offers financial assistance for disaster relief, fire-related intake calls will be prioritized. Call the MPTF intake line at (323) 634-3888, an MPTF social worker will return calls within 24 hours.
Union Plus
Offers financial assistance grants for disaster-relief to its members.
www.unionplus.org
Bounce Back Now
Free emotional health app
English: https://www.bouncebacknow.org/
Español: https://www.bouncebacknow.org/es/
CalHOPE
Coping resources for all ages
https://www.calhope.org/
Warmline
833-317-4673 Connects callers with peer counselors
Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress at the Uniformed Services University
Sustaining the Psychological Well-Being of Caregivers While Caring for Disaster Victims: https://www.cstsonline.org/assets/media/documents/CSTS_FS_Sustaining_Psychological_Wellbeing_of_Caregivers_While%20Caring%20%20for%20Disaster%20Victims.pdf
Safety, Recovery and Hope after Disaster: Helping Communities and Families Recover
https://www.cstsonline.org/assets/media/documents/CSTS_FS_Safety,%20Recovery%20and%20Hope%20after%20Disaster%20Helping%20Communities%20and%20Families%20Recover.pdf
Leadership Communication: Anticipating and Responding to Stressful Events
https://www.cstsonline.org/assets/media/documents/CSTS_FS_Leadership_Communication_Anticipating_Responding_to_Stressful_Events.pdf
EPA
Wildfire Smoke Factsheet: Protecting Children from Wildfire Smoke and Ash
https://www.airnow.gov/sites/default/files/2021-07/pehsu-protecting-children-from-wildfire-smoke-and-ash-factsheet.pdf
LA County DPH
List of Resources
https://dmh.lacounty.gov/our-services/disaster-services/disaster-mh-resources/
Listen Protect Connect – Psychological First Aid for Children and Families https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/documents/files/LPC_Booklet.pdf
MPI Mental Health
Emotional Wellbeing Assistance Line: (866) 248-4094 Speak with reps 24/7 who can assist you, can also receive 5 free counseling sessions at no cost to you.
Supportive Services Intake Line
For those under 65: 323-634-3888. For those 65 or over: 323-634-3866 Provides both counseling services and financial assistance for industry members in need.
SAMHSA
Disaster Distress Helpline. Call or text 1-800-985-5990 (for Spanish, press “2”) to be connected to a trained counselor 24/7/365.
Behavioral Health Disaster Response App: https://store.samhsa.gov/product/samhsa-disaster-mobile-app/pep13-dkapp-1
Supporting Firefighter Families
This app is intended for use by spouses and family members of firefighters who are interested in learning how to support their firefighter and care for themselves and their family through difficult times.
https://cffbh.org/App
Teladoc
Free 24/7 telehealth for any non-emergency illnesses, including those who need help getting authorizations for non-narcotic medications.
https://www.teladochealth.com/info/disaster-hotline
Parent Guidelines for Helping Children Impacted by Wildfires
English: https://www.nctsn.org/resources/parent-guidelines-helping-children-impacted-wildfires
Español: https://www.nctsn.org/resources/guia-para-padres-con-hijos-que-han-sido-afectados-por-incendios
Wildfires: Tips for Parents on Media Coverage
English: https://www.nctsn.org/resources/wildfires-tips-parents-media-coverage
Español: https://www.nctsn.org/resources/los-incendios-y-su-cobertura-en-las-noticias-recomendaciones-para-los-padres
Simple Activities for Children and Adolescents
https://www.nctsn.org/resources/simple-activities-children-and-adolescents
Trinka and Sam: The Big Fire (e-book for young children)
English: https://www.nctsn.org/resources/trinka-and-sam-big-fire
Español: https://www.nctsn.org/resources/trinka-y-juan-el-gran-fuego-spanish
Helping Youth After a Community Trauma: Tips for Educators
English: https://www.nctsn.org/resources/helping-youth-after-community-trauma-tips-educators
Español: https://www.nctsn.org/resources/helping-youth-after-community-trauma-tips-educators-sp
Talking to Children: When Scary Things Happen
English: https://www.nctsn.org/resources/talking-to-children-when-scary-things-happen
Español: https://www.nctsn.org/resources/talking-to-children-when-scary-things-happen-sp
Creating Supportive Environments: When Scary Things Happen
English: https://www.nctsn.org/resources/creating-supportive-environments-when-scary-things-happen
Español: https://www.nctsn.org/resources/creating-supportive-environments-when-scary-things-happen-sp
After a Crisis: Helping Young Children Heal
English: https://www.nctsn.org/resources/after-crisis-helping-young-children-heal
Español: https://www.nctsn.org/resources/after-crisis-helping-young-children-heal-sp
Age-Related Reactions to a Traumatic Event
English: https://www.nctsn.org/resources/age-related-reactions-traumatic-event
Español: https://www.nctsn.org/resources/age-related-reactions-traumatic-event-sp
Helping Teens with Traumatic Grief: Tips for Caregivers
English: https://www.nctsn.org/resources/helping-teens-traumatic-grief-tips-caregivers
Español: https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources/tip-sheet/helping-teens-with-traumatic-grief-for-caregivers-sp.pdf
Helping School-Age Children with Traumatic Grief: Tips for Caregivers
English: https://www.nctsn.org/resources/helping-school-age-children-traumatic-grief-tips-caregivers
Español: https://www.nctsn.org/resources/helping-school-age-children-traumatic-grief-tips-caregivers-sp
Helping Young Children with Traumatic Grief: Tips for Caregivers
English: https://www.nctsn.org/resources/helping-young-children-traumatic-grief-tips-caregivers
Español: https://www.nctsn.org/resources/helping-young-children-traumatic-grief-tips-caregivers-sp
Once I Was Very Very Scared (children’s book for young children)
English: https://piploproductions.com/stories/once/
Español: https://piploproductions.com/nuestros-cuentos/una-vez/
Psychological First Aid (PFA)
PFA is an early intervention to support children, adolescents, adults, and families impacted by these types of events
– English: https://www.nctsn.org/resources/psychological-first-aid-pfa-field-operations-guide-2nd-edition
– Español: https://www.nctsn.org/resources/primeros-auxilios-psicologicos-guia-de-operaciones-practicas-2da-edicion
PFA Wallet Card (Provides a quick reminder of the core actions)
English: https://www.nctsn.org/resources/psychological-first-aid-pfa-wallet-card
Español: https://www.nctsn.org/resources/psychological-first-aid-pfa-wallet-card-sp
PFA online training course
English: https://www.nctsn.org/resources/psychological-first-aid-pfa-online
Español: https://www.nctsn.org/resources/pfa-online-sp
Parent Tips for Helping Infants and Toddlers
English: https://www.nctsn.org/resources/pfa-parent-tips-helping-infants-and-toddlers-after-disasters
Español: https://www.nctsn.org/resources/pfa-consejos-para-padres-como-ayudar-bebes-y-ninos-pequenos
Parent Tips for Helping Preschoolers
English: https://www.nctsn.org/resources/pfa-parent-tips-helping-preschool-age-children-after-disasters
Español: https://www.nctsn.org/resources/pfa-consejos-para-padres-como-ayudar-ninos-de-edad-preescolar
Parent Tips for Helping School-Age Children
English: https://www.nctsn.org/resources/pfa-parent-tips-helping-school-age-children-after-disasters
Español: https://www.nctsn.org/resources/pfa-consejos-para-padres-como-ayudar-ninos-de-edad-escolar
Parent Tips for Helping Adolescents
English: https://www.nctsn.org/resources/pfa-parent-tips-helping-adolescents
Español: https://www.nctsn.org/resources/pfa-consejos-para-padres-como-ayudar-adolescentes
Tips for Adults
English: https://www.nctsn.org/resources/pfa-tips-adults
Español: https://www.nctsn.org/resources/pfa-consejos-para-adultos
Skills for Psychological Recovery (SPR)
For community and mental health providers who plan to continue working with affected communities long-term
English: https://www.nctsn.org/resources/skills-for-psychological-recovery
Español: https://www.nctsn.org/resources/skills-for-psychological-recovery-sp
SPR Online course
https://www.nctsn.org/resources/skills-psychological-recovery-spr-online
Help Kids Cope
App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/help-kids-cope/id1069028637
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nctsn.helpkidscope&pli=1
PFA Mobile
App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pfa-mobile/id551079424?ls=1
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.nctsn.pfa.mobile
Preparing Children After a Wildfire Damages Your Community
https://www.nctsn.org/resources/preparing-children-after-a-wildfire-damages-your-community
MALAN Fire & Wind Storm Resources – Google Drive
Brands Providing Products to Families Impacted by LA Fires – Google Drive
The Abbey West Hollywood
Offering free meals to evacuees and first responders
AT&T
Unlimited talk, text and data through Feb. 6
Babyletto
Offering free replacement cribs. Families in need can claim this offer by contacting the brand directly at info@babyletto.com
Be U Vietnamese Restaurant
Free meals for fire evacuees and first responders
557 N Hoover St, Los Angeles, CA 90004
Cal-FIRE Evacuation Guide
https://readyforwildfire.org/prepare-for-wildfire/go-evacuation-guide/
Calico Fish House
Offering to feed evacuees and let them camp out in the restaurant’s parking lot
16600 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Resources for seniors
https://lacity.gov/residents/community-assistance/senior-services
Everytable
Providing free meals to first responders until Jan. 12.
Fatburger
Via its food truck, the “Fatmobile,” will be serving up 10,000 meals at first responder sites and shelters
GoodRx
Offering free telehealth visits for Angelenos in need
LA County Resource Guide
https://lacounty.gov/emergency/
Lyft
Free rides for evacuees. Code “CAFIRERELIEF25”
Mountain Mike’s Pizza
Pasadena location will be offering free meals and a place to rest to first responders.
Pie Free Pizza
Free pizza for evacuees and people in need. Call (626) 541-0051 to coordinate
Planet Fitness
Free access to showers, electrical outlets and wi-fi (locations throughout LA County). Access available 24/7 regardless of membership status.
The Queen Mary Hotel
Offering rooms for fire evacuees at $189. The reservation includes a voucher for a breakfast buffet for two people. Pet and Historical Preservation fees have also been waived.
Shake Shack
Offering evacuees free Shackburgers at any location across the county. The deal will be valid until Sunday.
Sizzler
Locations in Van Nuys, Los Feliz, Palmdale and Fox Hills are offering free meals to first responders and evacuees
UBER
Free rides for evacuees. Code “WILDFIRE25”
UFC Gym
offering residents, first responders and others affected by the wildfires free access to locker rooms, showers, recovery services, electrical outlets, Wi-Fi and more until the end of January.
U-Haul
Opening its facilities across Southern California for 30 days of free self-storage to victims. The U-Box container disaster relief program is also available to assist evacuees and affected families.
Verizon
Free call, text and data. Free wifi and charging stations in shelters.
World Central Kitchen
Relief team in near Eaton Fire to feed first responders and families.
YMCA LA
Offering free showers and access at all their locations
INSPECTION UPDATES:
Palisades – Palisades Fire – LA County Recovers
Eaton – Eaton Fire – LA County Recovers
IATSE Member Fire Relief and Applications Checklist
https://tinyurl.com/reliefresourcesiatse
California Department of Insurance Wildfire Resources & Recommendations https://www.insurance.ca.gov/01-consumers/140-catastrophes/WildfireResources.cfm
LA County
Safe Clean-Up After Fire
http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/wildfire/
United Policyholders
Non-profit organization that assists individuals with navigating their insurance policies and filing claims
https://uphelp.org/disaster-recovery-help/2025cawildfires/
Red Cross Disaster Action Team
Call 800-675-5799, the hotline is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Disaster Action Team volunteers travel to the disaster site, assess the scope of the disaster, and if necessary, work with the victims to identify and meet the immediate needs of the displaced residents. A well-stocked Red Cross response vehicle contains blankets, water, snacks and toiletry kits for the comfort of the clients. Diapers, formula, and plush toys are also available for infants and children.
Federal Disaster Assistance Resources (FEMA)
https://www.disasterassistance.gov/
Upcoming Pepperdine Caruso Law Legal Clinics pro bono disaster response programs:
Tuesday, January 14, 7:00 pm: An online community education session on FEMA assistance, applications, and appeals, plus related issues around insurance, leases, mortgages, etc. This will be useful for people who have lost their homes or are assisting people who did. See the comments to register. Register here
Thursday, January 16, 6:00 pm: An online training for local lawyers on FEMA practice, standards, procedure, and advocacy. This aims to improve lawyers’ immediate capacity to help the community. Register here.
Saturday, January 18, 10:00 am, at St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church in Malibu: A pro bono, limited-scope legal clinic with clinic faculty and local attorneys to provide advice, counsel, and guidance to neighbors on FEMA applications, insurance claims, and related legal issues. Register here.
Sunday, January 19, 1:00, at St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church in Malibu: Another pro bono limited-scope legal clinic. Register here.
BEVERLY HILLS BAR ASSOCIATION:
A Guide to Property Damage Claims Following a Natural Disaster
Tuesday, January 14, 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Pacific via ZOOM
The Richard F. Walsh/Alfred W. Di Tolla/Harold P. Spivak Foundation is a charitable foundation which is funded by individual contributions and a portion of the International’s revenue.
Funds from the Foundation can help pay for food, clothing, shelter, and other necessities for IATSE members who suffer loss from natural disasters.
Individual IATSE members (and retirees) needing assistance should follow the instructions on the below form and submit to their local union. The local union will then forward the request to the Foundation for review by the Foundation trustees.
Apply for Foundation Catastrophic Relief Here:
Donations can be made to the Foundation via paypal or check.
NOTE: Employers and Local Unions must send checks
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