IAEM-USA members in and around Los Angeles are involved with the massive and ongoing destruction caused by urban wildfires. Many of our members and their families who live in this region are not only working this disaster but are directly affected by the fires.

IAEM urges support for those working to help their community during this disaster and those who will continue to feel the effects for months and years.

IAEM is sharing these resources.

Local Resources – Situational Updates

• LA County Incident Response Web Page

• LA City Emergency Management Department

• Cal Fire

Local Official Social Media Accounts for Situational Updates

• LA County Office of Emergency Management X (Twitter) and Instagram: @ReadyLACounty

• LA City Emergency Management X (Twitter and Instagram): @ReadyLA

• LA County Fire X (Twitter): @LACoFDPIO

• LA County Sheriff X (Twitter): @LASDHQ

• LA County X (Twitter): @CountyofLA

• CalFire X (Twitter): @CAL_FIRE

• CalFire Instagram: @calfire

Resources for Impacted LA Residents

• Lyft – Riders in need can use the code CAFIRERELIEF25, valid for 2 rides up to $25 each ($50 total) for 500 riders until 1/15 at 11:59 p.m.

• Uber – Use promo code WILFIRE25 in the wallet section of your Uber app to redeem a free Uber ride up to $40

• Airbnb – Airbnb, in partnership with 211 LA, is offering free temporary housing for residents displaced or forced to evacuate due to the recent wildfires. Submit your information in this form to receive notifications on availability. Note: spaces are limited, and completing the form does not guarantee a stay. Eligibility criteria apply. Learn more.

• Visit Anaheim: People affected by the wildfires can go to Visit Anaheim's official website to find special hotel offers and assistance.

• Congressman Brad Sherman Los Angeles Wildfire Resources - Preparedness Tips, Evacuation Planning, Insurance Tips, Returning Home, Scam Info, and other Resources. Visit https://sherman.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/los-angeles-wildfire-resources.

Federal Resources/Information

• Presidential Disaser Declaration

• Federal Disaster Assistance - Those needing recovery assistance can apply at DisasterAssistance.gov.

• FEMA

• FEMA Advisory on January 9, 2023 - "FEMA Assistance is Available for Individuals Affected by the Wildfires in California"

How to Help

For those outside the region, if you have a friend or colleague in the impacted area, please let them know they are not alone. They may not have the bandwidth or availability to respond immediately, but your outreach will mean more than you know. It may also give them the energy they need to make it through the day.

There are and will be many needs. The following organizations are coordinating efforts.

Organizations Accepting Donations for Los Angeles Fire Relief

• American Red Cross

• California Community Foundation

• California Fire Foundation 

• Center for Disaster Philanthropy California Wildfire Recovery Fund

• Community Organized Relief Effort

• Direct Relief

• GoFundMe (has a verified list of fundraisers for people affected by the California Wildfires) 

• LAFD Foundation Wildfire Emergency Fund 

• League of California Community Foundations

• Los Angeles Regional Food Bank

• Pasadena Community Foundation

• Pasadena Humane

• Salvation Army Southern California Division 

• United Way of Greater Los Angeles

• Ventura County Community Foundation

• World Central Kitchens

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If you know a resource that should be added to this page, please share it with IAEM by emailing dawn@iaem.com.