Over the last few years, communities throughout Los Angeles County have been devastated by massive fires that have burned tens of thousands of acres, destroyed thousands of buildings, and killed multiple individuals. As the fires continue and families face many challenges, Working America is here to provide information and support those in need during these historic fires in Southern California.
If the fires have impacted you, here are some resources that may be helpful to you or your family. We encourage you to share the information with your friends and neighbors who may be navigating these challenging times as well.
Sign Up for Emergency Alerts:
- Sign up for the City of LA’s emergency alert system, NotifyLA, here.
- Sign up for Alert LA County emergency alerts here.
- Additional local emergency alert systems for other municipalities in LA County can be found here.
How to Stay Safe:
The CDC offers information about how to stay safe during a wildfire here.
Federal Resources:
FEMA offers fire management assistance to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments for mitigation, management, and control of fires. Visit FEMA’s website or call 1-800-621-FEMA for more information.
Disaster Assistance:
Los Angeles County was designated a disaster area on Jan. 8, 2025. If you’ve lost your home or property as a result of the wildfires, go to DisasterAssistance.gov apply for federal relief.
L.A. County Resources:
The Los Angeles County Emergency Incident Response website provides a mapping tool and lists real-time evacuation, shelter, and other information/resources related to the Palisades, Eaton, Franklin, and Hurst wildfires.
City of L.A. Resources:
The City of LA offers a comprehensive list of emergency preparedness and response resources. You can view those resources here.
Water and Power Outages:
- Southern California Edison: Report outages here or call 800-611-1911.
- Department of Water & Power: Report outages here or call 800-342-5397.
Please conserve water during firefighting efforts and boil water for consumption due to potential contamination from ash.
LAUSD Impacts:
For a list of all school closures and or relocations, please click here. Affected schools are directly communicating with families. For updates, visit lausd.org. A Family Hotline is available at 213-443-1300.
Airbnb Support for Those Affected by Wildfires:
Airbnb, in collaboration with 211 LA, is offering free temporary housing for residents displaced or forced to evacuate due to the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County.
Important Details:
- A limited number of credits are available for Airbnb stays.
- Complete the form below to receive notifications on availability.
- Evacuation zones will be verified before distributing credits.
- Spaces are limited, and completing the form does not guarantee a stay.
Eligibility Requirements:
- You must have been displaced from your physical home due to the recent fires.
- You must currently reside in an evacuation zone.
- You must have an active Airbnb account or be able to create one.
- You must be 18 years of age or older.
- Those eligible can apply for this free temporary housing here.
Additional Resources:
We are here to support you during this challenging time. If you have any questions or need help, please let us know.
Together, we will rebuild and recover.