2025 Wind and Fire Emergency

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Updates from Local and State Agencies

• Los Angeles City Wildfire Recovery Resources
• Los Angeles City Fire Department Alerts
• Los Angeles County Fire Department Incident Response Page
• LA County Emergency Management Updates
• Notify LA - text and email alerts from City of Los Angeles
• Alert LA County - text and email alerts from Los Angeles County

Emergency Maps & Incident Data

• The Watch Duty app and Genasys Protect can display red flag zones, evacuation zones, wildfire conditions, and power outages.
• Cal Fire - Cal Fire - California Incident Monitoring
• Los Angeles Times California Fire Map of fires and evacuation zones.

Resources and Aid

• Mutual Aid Resource List: This list is compiled by Mutual Aid Los Angeles, a volunteer group. The contents have not been evaluated by the library.
• LA Fire Mutual Aid Resource Map: Interactive map with location of resources, shelters, and more.
• LA211: Nonprofit service to connect residents with shelter and services. Vacation rental service AirBNB has partnered with LA 211 to provide access to shelter for evacuees. Dial 211 or visit https://211la.org/LA-Wildfires for information or to apply.
• Infatuation LA has a list of restaurants offering free meals to evacuees and/or first responders.
• Time Out Los Angeles has also compiled a list of area restaurants offering free meals to fire evacuees.

Media

• The Los Angeles Times - Free access to emergency coverage.
• LAist - Free local coverage.

Federal Assistance

• Application for Disaster Assistance - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Information for Renters

• rentersfirehelp.org - Volunteer-compiled advice for renters affected by the fires.
• After the Disaster: Information for Landlords and Tenants - LA County Consumer and Business Affairs

Volunteer & Contribute

• Volunteer Opportunities - Compiled by Mutual Aid Los Angeles, a volunteer group.

Preparedness Information

• Wildfire Smoke & Ash Health & Safety Tips
• Emergency Supply Kit Checklist