Whether you’ve been directly affected or you're looking for ways to help, this blog will share important resources for recovery and ways to get involved. We will continue to add to this as resources come. Together, we can support the LA community and bring hope to where its needed the most. 

If you were affected:

• Call (800) 621-3362 to apply for individual assistance through FEMA

• Call 211 for information and referral to food, housing, health, and mental health services

• Looking for your loved ones? Check out Red Cross Reunification Portal.

• Disaster Distress Helpline: Call or text 1-800-985-5990 to reach this national hotline that provides free 24/7, crisis counseling from trained counselors ready to help. This is a great resource for anyone struggling.

• Feeding America: They are actively working with partner food banks to provide food and supplies.

• Complete this anonymous questionnaire to get the most accurate, personalized list of possible assistance

If you want to help those affected:

• World Central Kitchen: Prepares food & fresh water

• American Red Cross: Delivers aid in a variety of ways including mental health

• Direct Relief: Provides medical resources

• Baby2Baby: Send supplies for children and families

• Save the Children: Helps children & schools

• The Humane Society of the United States Emergency Animal Relief Fund: Helps animals impacted by disasters

• Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation: Provides important supplies and equipment for firefighters

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