(East Los Angeles, CA) [From The Editor’s Desk]: To All of our LAFC fans, we add their contribution to the victims of the L.A. firestorms and to the L.A. City, L.A. County, and our fellow citizens residing in the other Southern California regional areas that are impacted by the residual health concerns as we all await the extinguishing of all fire threats to us.
Here is a long but thorough resource list compiled by LAFC of many site locations and internet links offering services to aid the victims who lost their homes and the public who should find themselves in need of particular services. We encourage you all to keep this list bookmarked on your smartphones and other devices for a quick reference to get help.
[Stay Informed]
*Wildfire Information:
California hotline: 1-800-634-0222
*Register for NotifyLA for local alerts: NotifyLA.org
*[Live updates]:
https://www.listoscalifornia.org/
https://lacounty.gov/emergency/
https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents
Download app: Watch Duty
*Emergency Alerts & Apps: Download apps like FEMA, Red Cross, or your local emergency services app to receive real-time alerts on wildfire conditions and evacuation updates.
*Social Media & Websites: Follow local fire departments and emergency management agencies on social media for up-to-date information.
*[Evacuation & Safety Tips]
To request assistance on the road: https://LACity.gov/My311 or call 3-1-1
*Power outages: https://LADWP.com/Outages or call 1-800-DIAL-DWP (1-800-342-5397)
*Real-time evacuation and shelter information: https://lacounty.gov/emergency/
*Evacuate Early: If you are in an evacuation zone, leave as soon as you can to avoid getting caught in dangerous conditions.
*To see a map of Evacuation warnings and orders, visit: https://protect.genasys.com
*Prepare an Emergency Kit: Include essentials such as water, food, medications, a flashlight, a phone charger, and important documents.
*Evacuate by Car if Possible: If you need to evacuate, use your car if safe. If you don’t have a car, contact local authorities or shelters for transportation assistance.
*For more information on evacuation visit: https://readyforwildfire.org/prepare-for-wildfire/go-evacuation-guide/
*[Shelters & Temporary Housing]
City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks Shelters:
*Westwood Recreation Center – 1350 Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025
Has transitioned into a shelter. Showers will be available at Westwood Pool, and the LA Equestrian Center has been activated as a large animal shelter.
*Ritchie Valens Recreation Center – 10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Pacoima, CA 91331
Activated as a shelter for residents displaced by the Hurst Fire in the Sylmar area.
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*Northridge Recreation Center – 18300 Lemarsh St, Northridge, CA 91324
Activated as a shelter for LAFD firefighters to rest before resuming fire response operations in the morning.
*El Camino Real Charter High School – 5440 Valley Circle Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Pasadena Civic Center – 300 East Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91101
*List of Hotels providing accommodations for evacuees:
https://www.discoverlosangeles.com/info
*[Planet Fitness]:
Southern California Planet Fitness locations are offering free gym access to residents and first responders affected by the Los Angeles wildfires. Guests can access WiFi, charging stations, showers, locker rooms and other gym resources without a membership beginning immediately, through January 15th.
**[Animal Relief]
*[Local Animal Shelters for Small Animals]:
*El Camino High School – 5440 Valley Circle Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91367;
*American Red Cross Sheltering Site with mobile animal shelter for small animals only
*Agoura Animal Care Center – 29525 Agoura Rd, Agoura Hills, CA 91301
*Baldwin Park Animal Care Center – 4275 Elton St, Baldwin Park, CA 91706
*Carson Animal Care Center – 216 W Victoria St, Gardena, CA 90248
*Castaic Animal Care Center – 31044 Charlie Canyon, Castaic, CA 91384
*Downey Animal Care Center – 11258 Garfield Ave, Downey, CA 90242
*Lancaster Animal Care Center – 5210 W Ave I, Lancaster, CA 93536
*Palmdale Animal Care Center – 38550 Sierra Hwy, Palmdale, CA 93550
[Local Animal Shelters for Large Animals]:
*Pomona Fairplex – 1101 W McKinley Ave. Pomona
*Industry Hills Expo – 16200 Temple Ave, City of Industry, CA 91744
*LA Equestrian – 480 Riverside Dr, Burbank, CA 91506
C*astaic Animal Care Center – 31044 Charlie Canyon, Castaic, CA 91384
*[Donate to Relief Organizations]
*Mayor’s Office of Strategic Partnerships: The Mayor will soon announce that all recovery funds will be directed to one of three key organizations:
*CCF’s Wildfire Recovery Fund
*LA Fire Department Fund
*American Red Cross
