WILDFIRE AID RESOURCES MASTERLIST
these are all the places ive found helping those affected by the la fires. please stay safe everyone <3
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FREE THINGS:
Planet Fitness Offers Free Things (ends January 15)
Form To Get Free Temporary Housing From AirBnB (space limited, eligibility criteria required)
List of Restaurants Offering Free Meals (updated January 9)
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UPDATED MAPS:
CalFire
Watch Duty
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INFORMATION:
List of Updated Info
Spreadsheet of Resources (by location and type of aid)
If you have anything to add to the list linked above, comment here
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SHELTER:
If you need shelter, text "SHELTER" and your zip code to 43362 for nearest open shelters
open shelters:
Arcadia Community Center – 375 Campus Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007
Ritchie Valens Recreation Center – 10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Pacoima, CA 91331
Pan Pacific Recreational Center – 7600 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036
Westwood Recreation Center – 1350 Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025
El Camino Real Charter High School – 5440 Valley Circle Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Pasadena Civic Center – 300 East Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91101
Pomona Fairplex – 1101 W McKinley Ave, Pomona, CA 91768
YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles - locations unaffected by fire are open and providing free childcare to those who need it. also offering evacuation sites, temporary shelter, basic amenities, and showers.
for updates and locations click here
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TRANSPORTATION:
CalTrans Updated Road Closure List
Fare collection suspended at Metro through January 9. A list of updates and changes that occurred because of the fires and winds can be found here.
Lyft is offering two free rides of 25$ each (50$ total) for 500 riders using code CAFIRERELIEF25. offer ends January 15.
Uber is offering a free ride of up to 40$ for those who use code WILFIRE25 in the wallet section of the app
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ANIMAL CARE:
List of Shelters (check capacity and availability)
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MENTAL HEALTH:
LA County set up a 24/7 hotline to help with anxiety, distress, and grief. Call (800) 854-7771.
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WHAT TO PACK:
remember the six p's:
people and pets
papers, phone numbers and important documents
prescriptions, vitamins, and eyeglasses
pictures and irreplaceable memorabilia
personal computer, hard drive, and disks
plastic (debit, credit, ATM cards) and cash
what to put in your "go bag":
face masks/face coverings
three-day food supply (nonperishable)
three gallons of bottled water per person
map marked with AT LEAST two evacuation routes
basic first aid and medical supplies
sanitation supplies
toothbrushes, toothpaste, hair brush, deodorant
period products
prescriptions and medications
a change of clothes (bring AT LEAST one warm coat)
spare eyeglasses or contacts (if needed)
extra set of car keys
chargers for your devices
cash, credit/debit cards, traveler's checks
flashlight
battery powered radio
EXTRA BATTERIES
(copies of) important documents such as birth certificates, passports, insurance, a list of emergency contacts and phone numbers
your wallet (ID CARD)
food, water, and meds for your pets (checklist here)
a can opener
not necessary but you might want to bring:
valuable items that can be easily carried
family pictures that cannot be replaced
blankets
more than a day's worth of clothes
important school supplies (for students)
books
trophies, medals, certificates, awards
pens and paper
self defense tools (pepper spray, pocket knives, etc) (NOT ENCOURAGING VIOLENCE. FOR SELF DEFENSE ONLY)
extra shoes
fuzzy socks
non-essential hygiene products
gum/breath mints
ALWAYS PREPARE BEFOREHAND. EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT DIRECTLY IMPACTED, THE FIRES CAN GROW. KEEP YOUR BAGS IN THE CAR SO YOU CAN EVACUATE QUICKLY IF NEEDED.
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WANT TO HELP?
Best Friends Animal Society
LA Fire Department (donations sent directly to first responders)
LA Food Bank
LA Works
MusiCares
Salvation Army
Santa D'Or (in need of fosters for displaced cats)
Silverlake Lounge (also offering a communal gathering place)
Sweet Relief Musicians Fund
Dream Center (in need of volunteers + non-perishable food items)
The Red Cross
We Are Moving the Needle
World Central Kitchen
United Way of Greater LA
As of January 9, the Westwood Recreation Center and Pan Pacific Park are at full capacity and not accepting additional donations. Check with all organizations by phone, text, or email before donating if possible.
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IF THERE'S ANYTHING I MISSED OR MESSED UP PLEASE ADD IT OR LET ME KNOW SO I CAN FIX IT. REBLOG TO SPREAD AWARENESS!!!!!!!! stay safe everyone
