LOS ANGELES WILDFIRE RESOURCES
Emergency Housing Assistance
211 LA is partnering with Airbnb.org, American Express, and Hilton to coordinate the distribution of emergency housing for people displaced by wildfires.
Those who have already applied with 211LA are eligible and do not need to apply again for this new resource.
Individuals who have not yet applied with 211 LA can complete an application online.
Airbnb is partnering with 211 LA to provide free, emergency housing to people who've been displaced and first responders.
If you or someone you know needs support, fill out 211 LA's intake form.
Provide a Place to Stay
Airbnb connects survivors and first responders with emergency housing. You can offer a place to stay for free or at a discount through Airbnb.org.
Hilton & American Express: 20,000 nights for those in need
As the impact of the Southern California wildfires continues to unfold, Hilton and American Express are offering 20,000 hotel room nights at no charge to impacted families and individuals across the Greater Los Angeles area. This effort builds on Hilton and American Express’s shared commitment to providing a stay to those in need, with over 2 million rooms offered to those affected by crises in recent years.
Hilton is working with Los Angeles County non-profit organization 211 LA to coordinate the distribution of rooms to people who have been displaced by wildfires, many of whom have already applied to the nonprofit for accommodation. Individuals who have not yet applied can complete an application online.
RentSpree is offering to waive or refund application fees for individuals who need to rent property as a result of displacement and/or property damage caused by the fires. For information, email support@rentspree.com after submitting an application through RentSpree. Offer valid through April 8. Only fees paid directly to RentSpree are eligible for reimbursement.
Financial
FEMA - Assistance Available for California Wildfires - Financial assistance is available for individuals in Los Angeles County who have disaster-related needs due to the ongoing fires. Apply Here.
California Tax Relief
In wake of the recent wildfires, the state is offering taxpayers in Los Angeles County a postponement on filing 2024 tax returns and making tax payments that would have been due between January 7 and October 15, 2025.
What to know:
· Individuals whose tax returns and payments are normally due on April 15, 2025.
· Quarterly estimated tax payments normally due on January 15, April 15, June 15, and September 15, 2025.
· Business entities whose corporate or pass-through entity tax returns are normally due on March 15 and April 15, 2025.
· Pass-through entity (PTE) elective tax payments normally due on March 15 and June 15, 2025.
· Tax-exempt organization returns normally due on May 15, 2025.
IRS: California wildfire victims qualify for tax relief
Federal Emergency Management Agency announced federal assistance is available to supplement recovery efforts. Individuals and business owners who sustained losses in the designated areas can begin applying for assistance by registering online, calling (800) 621-3362 or by using the FEMA app.
Inclusive Action has launched a new emergency fund to help outdoor workers, including street vendors, landscapers and recyclers, affected by the fires. Affected workers can apply for one-time cash assistance of $500 on a first-come, first-served basis, as funding allows. The application can be found online in English and in Spanish. For more information call (213) 435-1151 or email info@inclusiveaction.org.
California Restaurant Foundation’s: Restaurants Care opened applications for its Los Angeles Fires 2025 Relief Grants Tuesday. The grants are for food and beverage workers who have lost their homes and/or workplaces. Grants will range between $350 and $1,500 and be awarded based on need and available funding. For more information, visit the foundation’s website.
Furniture, Home Appliances and More
Puro Air is a supplier of air purifiers. 15% of all proceeds from purchases made with this code will be donated to organizations supporting wildfire relief efforts.
Sale: 15% off products
Discount code: LAWILDFIRERELIEF
Living Spaces – Mattress Donation Program
If you have been personally impacted by the wildfires, learn more about how you can get a free mattress: Mattress Donation Program›
Child Care
Babyletto, a Los Angeles-based nursery furniture brand, is providing free cribs to families who have lost their homes or otherwise are affected by the fires. For more information contact the company at info@babyletto.com
Los Angeles-area YMCA locations are offering free child care for children of first responders, essential workers and families who have been displaced, evacuated or who have otherwise experienced loss. Children must be at least 4 years, 9 months old up through eighth grade to attend the program. Space is limited. For more information or to sign up, contact afterschool@ymcaLA.org. Some locations are closed or being closely monitored due to the fires. Check the full list online.
The California Black Women’s Health Project is distributing critical resources to locations in Southern California. It’s currently accepting requests for baby supplies through an online form.
Food
Instacart is waiving the delivery fee on all grocery orders of $10 or more for customers in Los Angeles County. This does not include restaurant orders. If your default address is set to Los Angeles, you’ll see a notification regarding the $0 delivery fee on all grocery orders with a $10 minimum purchase when you place an order online or on the app. From there, select a store, fill up your cart and check out. You’ll see the $0 delivery fee applied to your order.
DoorDash is waiving all fees on orders of essentials in greater Los Angeles through Sunday, Jan. 19. Essential deliveries include groceries, fresh produce, baby supplies and pet items. The company is also waiving all fees on orders from 3,000 select local restaurants.
Health & Mental Health
American Psychological Association (APA)
Below are resources from the American Psychological Association (APA) in response to the Southern California Wildfire crisis:
The Disaster Distress Helpline
Description: A federally funded toll-free, multilingual crisis support service available 24/7.
Phone: 1-800-985-5990
Text: TalkWithUs to 66746
An article from the APA with some information on how to manage stress in the event of fires: Tips for managing your distress related to wildfires
GoodRx is offering free online healthcare provider visits through GoodRx Care to Los Angeles-area residents affected by the wildfires. The visits can be used for treatment of routine conditions, or to get refills for essential medications that were left behind or destroyed in the fires. The service can be accessed online and Los Angeles residents can use the code LA-GOODRX-CARE.
Pets
The Eaton Fire Animal Rescue Hotline, (626) 577-3752, can be used to report lost, found and seen animals. If you need help retrieving your pet from an evacuation area, call (213) 270-8155. For the most up-to-date information, visit the Pasadena Humane website.
Petco is offering a free locator service to families whose pets are missing as a result of the fires. If you have lost or found a pet, sign up online for Petco Love Lost.
More Resources:
Dream Center - Food, Clothing, Shelter
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank - Food
YMCA - Childcare, Showers, Wifi, Shelter
Cathedral Church, Highland Park - Groceries/Food, Gas Cards, Property Cleanup
Pasadena Public Library - Transportation, Housing, Child Care, Food
LA Times Recommended Resources - Food, Housing, Finances
Mutual Aid Los Angeles Network - Information hub for mutual aid efforts, people and resources across Los Angeles.
Disaster Recovery Centers - Disaster Recovery Centers are open to the will open to the public from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.