L.A. Wildfire Support & Relief Aid
A collection of resources aimed at short, mid, and long-term support amid the ongoing wildfires.
Inevitable Foundation Los Angeles wildfires list of recovery resources and support services.
We understand that like all disabled people affected by climate catastrophe, Hollywood’s disabled creative community is facing surmounting challenges that affect their safety and livelihoods.
Below are a list of resources to support impacted disabled screenwriters and filmmakers with both their immediate and long-term needs.
Inevitable Foundation has also re-opened our Emergency Relief Fund in light of the fires, and applications for cash grants are now open for disabled writers and filmmakers.
To apply click here
To donate visit this page
Financial Assistance
Motion Picture & Television Fund
Provides financial assistance, supportive counseling, and support navigating insurance needs for current and retired members of the entertainment community. Also provides assistance with navigating county, state, and federal resources for victims of the fires.
Call 323-634-3888
Financial assistance and emergency grants, as well as grief and mental health counseling, support groups, housing and healthcare aid can be accessed through the client portal.
CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort)
Beginning Jan. 15, the nonprofit is stationed at the Disaster Resource Center at 3035 E. Foothill Blvd in Pasadena, where those affected can apply for federal assistance and for CORE’s cash assistance program.
Directors Guild Foundation/Motion Picture Television Fund Emergency Relief Fund
Emergency grants of $1,000 to members of the guild who were affected by the wildfires.
Call 323-634-3888 or email info@mptf.com for more information
Directors Guild Foundation Loan Program
Interest-free short-term loans. Standard loans are for members experiencing short term financial hardship and emergency loans are for those affected by medical emergencies, natural disasters and more.
Call 310-289-2037 or email foundation@dga.org.
Writers Guild of America West’s Member Fund
Members who have lost their homes or been displaced by the wildfires in a short or long-term capacity can contact the guild and get connected with the ECF, which administers WGAW grants.
Contact the WGAW using this form.
WGAW Good and Welfare Emergency Assistance Loans
Current guild members in good standing and post-current members experiencing acute need can request support.
Call 323-782-4521 or email to reach the WGAW’s legal department
Housing Assistance
Airbnb/211 LA Temporary Housing Assistance
Free, temporary housing for residents who have been displaced by the Los Angeles wildfires after either losing their home or being forced to evacuate the Altadena, Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Pasadena, Santa Monica and Sylmar areas.
Fill out this form
Headquarters across from Warner Brother Studios have been repurposed into an Infrastructure Support Center offering assistance with home furnishings, free secure storage containers, and a 30-acre temporary housing community with motorhomes and travel trailers along I-5.
Fill out this form
A real-time list of open emergency shelters with accessibility services available on-site through staff, via email and phone.
Email emd.dafn@lacity.org
Call 311
Offering temporary emergency housing to those affected by the wildfires.
Call 213-273-7000
Email info@dreamcenter.org
Hotel Association of Los Angeles LA Fire Hotel Availability
A list of hotels providing shelter and supplies.
Habitat for Humanity of Greater L.A. Wildfire Victim Relief
Access resources to recover and rebuild from the recent California Wildfires through long-term solutions.
Fill out this form
What to Do After You’ve Lost Your Home
A step by step breakdown from the L.A. Times for homeowners with insurance, as well as what options homeowners without insurance and renters have available to them.
Food Assistance
Food pantries, banks and meal distribution services are available to those affected by the wildfires
CalFresh Disaster Assistance
Offers immediate food assistance to those impacted by natural disasters, with up to $292 a month per person in a household via an EBT card, which can be used to purchase food at authorized grocery stores and farmer’s markets.
Call 877-847-3663
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
Use the finder tool on their website to locate a nearby food pantry or mobile distribution center, where you can access emergency food kits including fresh produce, shelf-stable items, and essential supplies.
World Central Kitchen Meal Distribution Sites
Free hot meals to the public at locations in Southern California.
LA Restaurants Offering Food Relief
A list of 47 restaurants offering food aid to evacuees.
The Dream Center
Distributing nonperishable foods Monday through Saturday.
Check social media for schedule
YMCA
Distributing food and water, including diabetic friendly food.
Distribution sites and addresses can be found here
Personal Care
Any Planet Fitness location in LA County that is currently open is offering free access to showers, massage chairs, locker rooms, and WiFi through the end of January to residents who have been displaced.
Find locations here
The Y is also offering showers, wifi, charging stations, and essential items.
Offering protective gear (work gloves, safety goggles, protective coveralls), along with other necessities like certain clothing, toiletries, air purifiers, baby wipes and diapers.
Check social media for schedule
Disability & Health Resources
Disability Disaster Access and Resources (DDAR) Program
Get connected with centers and resources that can help you with costs and support during a public safety power shutoff. That includes accessible transportation, short-term housing support, and loaner back-up battery system for those who rely on power to operate life-sustaining medical devices like CPAP, BiPAP, oxygen, communication device, or power wheelchair.
Apply via the application form
Email DDAR@cfilc.org if you are having any accessibility-related issues while trying to use the form.
Off-The-Grid Missions Support Services
Provides essential relief supplies to the great Deaf (Deaf, Deaf-Blind, Deaf-Disabled, Hard of Hearing, etc.) community and their families, including those with disabilities, affected by the wildfires in L.A. Support includes replacing damaged, lost, or destroyed items, along with clothing, food, pet food, and personal hygiene support.
Fill out this form
Augmentative and Alternative Communication Disaster Relief
Responds to nationally declared disasters on behalf of USSAAC members, people who use AAC, their families, and other AAC stakeholders by working collaboratively with other organizations to replace AAC tools and devices that are lost or damaged because of a nationally declared disaster. Covered items include speech-generating devices, access switches, device mounting systems, communication boards and books, AAC device batteries and chargers.
Apply here
The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies Disability & Disaster Hotline
A disability-led resource supporting disabled disaster survivors, their families, and allies before, during and after an event. The hotline provides accessible and actionable information, referral resources, and technical assistance around a range of issues and needs including: urgent response referrals; prevention of institutionalization during and after disasters; disability rights; evacuation; transportation; temporary sheltering; alternatives to medical sheltering and voluntary registries; health maintenance and care access; accommodations in disasters; repair, replacement and loaned medical equipment, supplies and assistive devices; returning to home, school, work, and community after a disaster, and more.
Call 800-626-4959
A resource for crisis counselling when in disaster distress, with additional support services like coping tips, referrals for additional follow-up care, and information on how to recognize distress in other individuals.
Call or text 800-985-5990
Deaf, hard of hearing, and ASL callers can use their preferred Relay provider
Licensed clinical social workers can provide support for youth and families affected by the fires.
A collection of disaster-oriented lessons, lived experiences, and learned expertise concerning people of color with disabilities.
Families with young children and teens can connect with organizations for childcare or to have lost items like diapers, strollers and carriers replaced.
Babies & Children
On Saturday, Jan. 18, impacted families can stop by between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. PT to stock up on relevant supplies, from diapers and wipes, formula, children’s clothes and toiletries to breastfeeding pumps and supplies, baby gear (strollers, travel cribs, carriers), and baby monitors.
Address: 6007 Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232
BabywearingLA
The volunteer led community organization for babywearing and baby carrier education is offering to replace carriers lost due to the fires.
Fill out this form
YMCA
All locations are providing no-cost childcare for families who were displaced, evacuated or lost property, or who cannot attend school because their school has closed for the day. Children must be at least 4 years and 9 months old to attend the program. Doors are also open to teens 12-18 years old. Those without a teen membership with the LA YMCA can have a parent or legal guardian submit a waiver.
Submit an online waiver for your teen
Email afterschool@ymcaLA.org
Pets
LA County Animal Care and Control
Shelter and resources for displaced pets and livestock
Call 661-940-4191
Evacuation Assistance 562-940-6898
Emails can be found here
Public Health
Air Quality
Publishes fine particle pollution from wildfires and other sources, not air toxics or other pollutants
Residential Air Filtration Program Aims to reduce residential exposure to particulate matter (PM) by providing air filtration units and replacement filters in participating communities, which includes East Los Angeles, Boyle Heights, West Commerce, and Eastern Coachella Valley.
Medify Air Discount air purifiers available through Sunday, Jan. 26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT daily. Free units also available at the The Dream Center (call to inquire).
Call LA Dream Center 213-273-7000
Water Contamination
LAist explainer on water advisories
Toxin Exposure
LA Public Press explainer on safely returning home after a fire
The Mesothelioma Center’s guide for protecting yourself from asbestos after a wildfire
Legal Aid
Disaster Legal Assistance Collaborative Free legal help for California disaster survivors by trusted California nonprofit legal aid providers.
Call 888-382-3406
The nation’s largest non-profit fair housing organization can assist you if you believe you are facing discrimination, including in short-term housing like motels, hotels, and emergency shelters.
Call 800-477-5977
TTY 213-201-0867
Those affected by the wildfires or looking to assist fellow residents impacted by the disaster can connect with mutail aid organizations throughout the city and county.
Mutual Aid
Mutual Aid LA Network Fire & Wind Storm Resources A non-exhaustive list of resources geared towards offering aid and making donations.
Mask Bloc LA A mutual aid project to distribute free masks in the Los Angeles area, which is also accepting donations.
Fill out this form
Clean Air LA Providing free n95 masks at Amoeba Music’s Hollywood location. Check their social media to confirm days and times.
Address: 6200 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Find discounts and air purifiers here
Octavia’s Bookshelf Distributing food and supplies from Tuesday through Sunday, 12-8 pm, and is currently accepting donations of water and gift cards.
Federal, State and Local Government Resources
DisasterAssistance.gov Fill out a questionnaire and get a personalized list of available assistance and where to apply, including support with obtaining a $770 federal hardship grant from FEMA if eligible.
CA.gov/LAfires A resource hub that can support you with navigating:
FEMA: Ways to apply, video application assistance, and application requirements
Call 800-621-3362
TTY 800-462-7585
Federal aid applications
Housing and rental support
Access to services
Call 800-300-5616
Relay 711 (and use 800-300-5616 as UI number)
TTY 800-815-9387
Filing Insurance Claims
Getting help with claims
Insurance workshops
Avoiding scams
Replacing documents
Birth, death, and marriage records
Driver’s license, ID cards, and vehicle titles
Titles and registration for manufactured and mobile homes
Evacuation
Evacuation guides
California Department of Managed Health Care Can provide assistance with getting approvals for care, replacing lost prescription and ID cards, or arranging care at other facilities if your local hospital or doctor’s office is unavailable.
Call 888-466-2219 or visit website
TTD 877-688-9891
California Disability Insurance Eligible California workers unable to work if they were injured by the disaster may be eligible for DI benefits, including partial wage replacement.
Call 800-480-3287
TTY 800-563-2441
Relay 711 (and use 800-480-3287 as UI number)
Tips for using the automated phone service
California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection (CalFire) Updates on incidents of wildfire spread and impacts.
Disaster Assistance Services for Immigrant Californians A guide to the federal, state, and local disaster assistance services available to California’s immigrant community, both those with eligible immigration status and those who are undocumented.
