Post-Fire Recovery Resources

The aftermath of the recent wildfires has left many in our community seeking support. Below is a basic quick guide to assist residents with getting started in navigating available resources for recovery. If you are on Instagram we encourage you to follow us @topangareach where we feature found resources as well as offerings, news updates, events + more in our daily updated story highlights.

Emergency & Crisis Support

If you're feeling overwhelmed, don't hesitate to reach out:

• 24/7 Help Line: 1-800-854-7771

• Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call, chat, or text 988

  
  

  Be prepared:

• LA County Emergency Alerts: Sign up for updates at alert.lacounty.gov

• Preparedness Tips: Visit ready.lacounty.gov

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Financial Assistance

• FEMA Assistance: Apply for disaster relief by March 10, 2025 at DisasterAssistance.gov

  • To apply in person: Westside Disaster Recovery Center, Located at UCLA Research Park, 10800 W. Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064

• Red Cross Financial Aid: Check eligibility at redcross.org/gethelp or call 1-800-RED-CROSS

• California Wildfire Relief Fund – Financial aid for wildfire victims: calfund.org/funds/wildfire-recovery-fund/

• LA County Relief Fund - https://lacounty.gov/relief/

Small Business & Worker Relief

• LA Region Small Business & Worker Relief Funds – https://lacounty.gov/relief/

Legal Assistance

• Free Disaster Legal Services – Get help with insurance claims, FEMA applications, and landlord/tenant disputes: 🔗 disasterlegalservicesca.org

Additional Disaster Recovery Support

• Bright Harbour Disaster Support – Personalized disaster recovery specialists to help you through the process.

  • 🔗 brightharbor.com

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Air Quality & Health Resources

South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD)

• Check real-time air quality data:

  • 🔗 aqmd.gov

California Air Resources Board

• Protect yourself from wildfire smoke & poor air quality:

  • 🔗 ww2.arb.ca.gov

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Debris Removal & Rebuilding

• Palisades Fire Damage Map

  See affected areas: recovery.lacounty.gov/palisades-fire/

  About the Consolidated Debris Removal Program...

  Debris removal happens in two phases:

  Phase 1: Hazardous Materials Removal (Automatic)

  • Local and federal agencies remove hazardous waste (propane tanks, paint, herbicides, etc.).

  • You do not need to take any action for this phase.

  Phase 2: Fire Debris Removal (Optional – Requires Opt-In)

  • Residents must submit a Right of Entry (ROE) Form to allow government contractors to clear fire debris.

  • Deadline: March 31, 2025 – Apply at lacounty.pw/debris

  ⚠️ Important: Moving or spreading debris will disqualify your property from the free debris removal program.

• Safety Precautions: 

  • If you visit your burned property, wear:

    • N95 mask or respirator

    • Gloves, long sleeves, pants, and safety eyewear

    • Shoe coverings

  • Toxins in wildfire debris may include arsenic, lead, mercury, asbestos, and household chemicals. Learn more in the Recovery Guide to Wildfire Debris Removal: 🔗 calrecycle.ca.gov/disaster/wildfires/homeowners

• Rebuilding Permits & Guidelines: Begin the rebuilding process and apply for permits at recovery.lacounty.gov/rebuilding

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Lost Pets & Animal Assistance

• Petco Love Lost: A free, nationwide service that uses facial recognition technology to help reunite lost pets with their families. 🔗 petcolove.org/lost/

• LA Fire Evacuation Animal Services Hotline: 213-270-8155

• Online Form for Assistance: If unable to call, submit a form at laanimalservices.com/palisades-fire

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Local Government & more alert networks

Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD)

• Updates, evacuation orders, and safety tips:

  • 🔗 lafd.org

  • Twitter: @LAFD

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD)

• Evacuation orders & shelter locations:

  • 🔗 lasd.org

  • Twitter: @LASDHQ

ReadyLA (Los Angeles Emergency Management)

• Alerts for wildfires & emergency preparedness:

  • 🔗 emergency.lacity.org/readyla

Red Cross (Southern California)

• Emergency shelter locations & assistance:

  • 🔗 redcross.org/local/california/southern-california

  • 📞 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767)

LA County Emergency Resources

• Real-time updates & evacuation instructions:

  • 🔗 lacounty.gov/emergency

NotifyLA

• Real-time emergency alerts for your area:

  • 🔗 notifyla.org

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Stay Connected & Informed

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We encourage everyone in the community to share this guide and support those in need. Together, we can rebuild and recover stronger.

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