Good morning LA friends,
As we are battling this devastation, my hope is to share some resources with you that might support you through this time. And if you don't need it, someone may in your circles. Clickable links are on my website, under
Check in with those around you, keep all windows and doors closed wherever you might be. AC and air purifiers are good indoors. Don't light candles or incense at this time. Wear a N95 mask outdoors if you must be out.
Check for your area (zipcode) boil water notice, as the water are being used 'up' there will be less time to filter water for usage in our homes, make sure you boil your water, check for zipcodes where it might be affected!
Sign up to NotifyLA for public safety alerts straight to your inbox or phone!
Have a bag packed for two weeks worth of food, clothing, jackets, meds, cash, cards, blankets, comfortable shoes, important documents, precious items/pictures, chargers, electronics, pet things, kid things).
Electricity might be turned off in your area to avoid explosions or more fires. Make sure your phone is charged to receive updates.
Uber information for a free ride for up to $40 use code WILDFIRE25. Lyft CAFIRERELIEF25 for $25 off to get to shelters.
Blue buses are giving free rides to shelters.
AIRBNB.org has paired with 211LA.org and is offering temporary free housing for those displaced.
Shelters
Westwood Recreation Center: 1350 S. Sepulveda, Los Angeles
Pasadena Civic Auditorium: 300 E. Green St, Pasadena
El Camino Real Charter High School: 5440 Valley Circle Blvd., Woodland Hills
Ritchie Valens Recreation Center: 10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Pacoima
Sepulveda Recreation Center: Address: 8825 Kester Avenue, Panorama City
Donations are needed, and there are drop off locations for it. Address on my website.
AT&T offering unlimited call and text in areas affected. Verizon has free wifi stations at shelters.
Planet fitness are offering free access to facilities, showers and locker rooms, and free wifi. Locations below.
https://www.planetfitness.com/gyms/
Fire App (Iphone) track the fire, and evacuation updates
https://apps.apple.com/app/id1574452924
Live coverage
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/weather-news/los-angeles-wind/3596409/
listen life coverage
https://www.audacy.com/stations/knxnews?action=AUTOPLAY_FULL&actionContentId=101-555
Air quality app
https://www.airnow.gov/?city=Santa%20Monica&state=CA&country=USA
https://fire.airnow.gov/?lat=34.0249176&lng=-118.475526&zoom=8#11/34.0249/-118.4755
Evacuation support for people and animals and livestock
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10Sn4cddIIvFTHQIv-Bi5oENadPTKLCRyUqBjkb16EBI/edit
Immediate support (in danger)
https://chat.whatsapp.com/GgAD9qqJavaBzokPCC5xwi
Santa Monica Fire Dpt
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DElg9Z2Jxf8/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
Road closures
More resources from nbc
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/local-2/free-resources-los-angeles-wildfires-2025-discounts/359875