Updated: March 7th, 2025

When fires devastated the Palisades and Altadena communities in January 2025, we published guides focused on immediate relief.

Now, as the Los Angeles region begins the long process of recovering from the fires, we are publishing this guide to offer extended support to those affected in looking toward the future, rebuilding their lives, and reimagining communities.

The following resources – aimed at building stability and supporting long-term recovery – include direct financial assistance, help with insurance claims, mental health support, information on the rights those affected have following a natural disaster, and more.

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

[Related: Our Los Angeles Wildfires: Safety & Support Guide for Angelenos and Los Angeles Wildfires: Volunteer & Support Guide, first published during the fires and focused on more immediate support.]

General Help:

• The LA Disaster Relief Navigator can help you find resources in Los Angeles depending on your needs and the ways you’ve been affected.

Financial Support:

• The City of Los Angeles Economic & Workforce Development Department compiled a list of resources available for businesses and workers impacted by the fires.
• The LA County Household Relief Grant provides direct financial relief to homeowners and tenants who were most affected by the 2025 Los Angeles County windstorm and fire events. (Open Feb. 26th to March 12th)
• The LA Region Small Business Relief Fund is for small businesses and nonprofits that incurred structural loss, structural damage, equipment/inventory loss, or revenue loss because of the disaster; grants can range from $2,000 to $25,000, depending on impact. (Closes March 2nd)
• Apply for FEMA Assistance in Los Angeles by March 10th
• Apply for LA County Direct Relief by March 12th
• Those who have lost employment due the fires can apply for unemployment in the State of California.
• Learn how to pause your federal student loan payments for up to 90 days.
• Closed March 2nd - The LA Region Worker Relief Fund provides cash assistance grants of up to $2,000 for workers who lost employment or income because of the disaster.
• Closed Feb. 24th – The LA Region Small Business Relief Fund is for small businesses and nonprofits impacted by the 2025 wind and wildfire disaster.
• Closed Feb. 24th – The LA Region Worker Relief Fund is for workers displaced and impacted by the 2025 wind and wildfire disaster.

Insurance Assistance:

• United Policyholders’ Roadmap to Recovery offers tips, tools and information from previous disaster survivors experts on navigating insurance claims, legal matters, and the rebuilding/repair process.
• Search the LA County Wildfire Insurance Claims Tracker set up by the California Department of Energy if you have outstanding insurance claims.
• Law firm Haynes Boone put together an FAQ for those affected by the fires: “How the Los Angeles Fire Victims Can Recover Under Their Insurance: FAQs, Resources and More.”
• The Los Angeles Insurance Commissioner has stated that fire victims should be paid without itemizing lost contents. Read more here.

Housing:

• Search the The Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles for available apartments in Los Angeles County.
• Apply for FEMA rental assistance to pay for a security deposit and rent for a dwelling other than your damaged home. The deadline to apply for FEMA assistance for the Los Angeles County wildfires is March 10th.
• For help with long-term housing, fill out Habitat for Humanity’s Home Damage & Assistance Form.

Know Your Rights:

• Learn about your legal protections for home repair and rebuilding after disasters in order to avoid scammers.
• If you are an immigrant, learn about what FEMA assistance you can qualify for, regardless of immigration status.
• Renters and landlords that have questions about their rights after the destruction of the fires can learn more here.

Mental Health:

• Open Paths LA is hosting fire support groups on Zoom in both English and Spanish for 12 weeks, starting February 3rd.
• LA County Mental Health Help Line – call (800) 854-7771 or text “LA” to 741741 to find immediate help or access local mental health services; this 24/7 multilingual hotline also enables disaster victims to receive screening, assessment, referrals and crisis counseling over the telephone.
• Download the app Headspace, currently offering free access to LA County residents in response to the California wildfires.
• If you are looking to talk with someone, connect with the Hope Warmline from NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness).

Air Quality and Environment:

• See real-time updates on debris clearing from the US Army Corps of Engineers.
• Enter your zip-code into AirNow.Gov for help understanding the air quality in your neighborhood.

Utilize the Restoration Industry Association’s navigator to find contractors that are certified to help with any debris removal.