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Emergency Resources for Wildfire Relief

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Transportation Assistance

  • Uber: Free transport up to $40 to a shelter in LA County. Use code: WILDFIRE25.
  • Lyft: Two free rides up to $25 each ($50 total). Use code: CAFIRERELIEF25.

Temporary Housing

  • Airbnb: Free temporary housing through partnership with 211 LA.
  • Big Bear Town: Visit BigBear.com for discounted lodging and dining vouchers.
  • Visit Anaheim: Discounted hotel listings on the city website.

Telecommunications

  • AT&T: Free text, data, and calling in wildfire-affected areas through February 6.
  • Verizon: Free text, data, and calling in wildfire-affected areas.
  • T-Mobile: Unlimited talk, text, and data for customers in affected areas through January 15.

Shelters

  1. Westwood Recreation Center
    Address: 1350 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025
  2. El Camino Real Charter High School
    Address: 5440 Valley Circle Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA 91367
  3. Pasadena Civic Auditorium
    Address: 300 E. Green St., Pasadena, CA 91101
  4. Ritchie Valens Recreation Center
    Address: 10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Pacoima, CA 91331
  5. Sepulveda Recreation Center
    Address: 8825 Kester Ave., Panorama City, CA 91402

Facilities for First Responders and Evacuees

  • Planet Fitness: Free showers, lockers, and WiFi.

Food Assistance

Some area restaurants are offering free meals to evacuees and first responders:

  • Blaze Pizza (Glendale): Free 11-inch pizzas.
  • Crustacean (Beverly Hills): Meals for evacuees.
  • Dtown Pizzeria (West Hollywood): Complimentary meals.
  • Norms (Various locations): Free meals for evacuees.
  • Additional restaurants: Sonoritas Prime Tacos, Sunday Gravy, and Yeastie Boys.

Self-Storage

  • U-Haul: 30 days of free self-storage or U-Box rentals at participating locations.
    Call regional numbers for locations in LA County and nearby areas:
  • Los Angeles East: 626-859-4508
  • Los Angeles South: 424-329-5296
  • North Orange County: 714-525-4717

Mental Health Support

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 for crisis support.
  • Los Angeles County ACCESS Center: 24/7 support. Call 1-800-854-7771.
  • Disaster Distress Helpline: Call 800-985-5990 or text "TalkWithUs" to 66746.

Additional Support

  • Hearing Aids: Contact Dr. Amit Gosalia for free replacements at 602-625-7655.

Wildfire Smoke Safety Resources

  1. Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
  • Stay indoors, use AC on recirculate, and avoid swamp coolers.
  1. California Air Resources Board (CARB)
  • Smoke Spotter App and AQI updates.
  1. South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD)
  • Air quality updates and health tips.
  1. U.S. EPA
  • Guidance on indoor air quality and air purifier use.

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