Wildfires are currently affecting communities across LA County, but in challenging times like these, our strength lies in coming together. Below, you'll find critical information for Angelenos, including emergency response and evacuation guidance, tools for tracking fire activity, health and safety tips, support for those impacted, and more.

If you know of additional resources that could make a difference, please email us at connect@la2050.org or DM us @LA2050.org.

[Related: Our Los Angeles Wildfires: Volunteer & Support Guide for ways to help including volunteering and donating.]

Emergency Response & Evacuation

Resources for those facing emergencies

Emergency Alerts & Updates

• Visit lacounty.gov/emergency for LA County evacuation updates.
• Sign up for LA City’s Emergency Alert System NotifyLA.

Reporting Hazards

• New fires and life threatening emergencies: Call 911 immediately.
• Police non-emergency services: Call 877-275-5273.
• Roadblocks: Report via MyLA311, app, or call 311.
• Power outages: Visit LADWP outages or call 1-800-DIAL-DWP.
• Fallen trees or wind related hazards: Call LA County Public Works at 800-675-4357.

Evacuation Centers & Shelters

• Locate Evacuation centers: LA County centers and Red Cross hosted sites.

Specialized Support

• Disability Disaster Access & Recovery Center: Assistance for individuals with disabilities or older adults.

Preparedness Checklist

• Follow the LAFD home evacuation checklist, including the “6 P’s”: people/pets, papers, prescriptions, photos, personal computers, and plastics (ID/cards/cash).

Traffic & Road Closures

• Check real-time updates on the CalTrans website.

Fire Tracking & Updates

Tools for monitoring wildfire activity

Real-Time Fire Updates

• Los Angeles City Fire Department
• County of Los Angeles Fire Department
• State of California Fire Department

Apps & Tools

• Genasys Protect, a free tool designed to provide official safety information directly from local authorities during emergencies like wildfires.
• Watch Duty, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, offers a free app which alerts you of nearby wildfires and firefighting efforts in real-time.

Weather & Preparedness Resources

• Local weather updates from the National Weather Service.
• Wildfire preparation tips from CAL FIRE.

Health & Safety Tips

Protect Your Lungs & Air Quality

• Check air quality: U.S. Air Quality Index and South Coast Air Quality Management District.
• The CDC recommends to use N95/P100 masks outdoors; keep windows closed and use HEPA air purifiers.

Food Safety During Outages

• Follow USDA guidelines: Keep fridge closed; perishable food is safe for 4 hours without power, frozen food for up to 48 hours if the freezer is full.

Resources for Those Impacted

Financial Assistance & Relief Programs

• Apply for FEMA assistance (temporary housing, emergency needs, or repair grants) at DisasterAssistance.gov, via the FEMA app, or by calling 800-621-3362.
• Contact your Congressional member’s office for help with forms or additional assistance.

Emergency Shelters & Housing

• Airbnb.org, in partnership with 211 LA, is offering free temporary housing to those displaced by the Los Angeles wildfires.
• Access LAHSA’s 24-hour emergency shelters through the Emergency Response Program by dialing 211.
• Safe Parking LA offers services for vehicular homelessness: Call/text 323-210-3375 or email warmline@safeparkingla.com.

Mental Health Support

• SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline provides free, 24/7 multilingual crisis counseling at 1-800-985-5990.
• LAUSD Student and Family Wellness Resource Line, students and families can call 213-241-3840 (Monday - Friday, 7 am - 6 pm) for mental health support for students and families.
• Resources to Support Firefighters & their Families from the Center for Firefighter Behavioral Health.
• Helping Communities and Families Recover from the Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress.
• The National Child Traumatic Stress Network offers resources to help children and families cope with disasters (full list here).

News

Combat the spread of misinformation during natural disasters by relying on verified sources, cross-checking information, and sharing updates only from trusted authorities.

Government Agencies and Departments

• CA State Fire Department
• LA City Fire Department (LAFD)
• County of LA Fire Department
• Los Angeles Fire Foundation
• Governor of California
• LA County Board of Supervisors
• City of LA Mayor’s Office
• City of Pasadena
• City of Santa Monica
• LA Department of Water and Power
• Southern California Edison

Media

• New York Times
• Washington Post
• Los Angeles Times
• LAist
• Spectrum 1
• KTLA
• ABC7
• NBC4
• FOX11
• CBS Los Angeles
• NPR
• KCRW

Crisis Education Resources

• How to Talk to Kids about Natural Disasters
• Wildfires: Tips for Parents on Media Coverage
• Simple Activities for Children & Adolescents