LOS ANGELES FIRES

We want to remind you that VOALA cares and prioritizes your safety during this time. Below are resources available for anyone impacted by the LA fires. Please feel free to share these resources with those in need.

Be safe.

If you are participant or employee of VOALA and have concerns about the LA fires, please check with your case manager or supervisor. 

As we recover from the Los Angeles fires be informed about any dangers due to air quality and water contaminates

LA Wind Storm & Wildfire Resources

OHS Disaster Recovery Team – OHSEPR (Office of Human Services Emergency Preparedness and Response) is opening up two FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers, Opening January 14, 2025 for the Palisades and Eaton Fires.

• Palisades fire: Westside Pavilion, 18000 W. Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90064
• Eaton Fire: Pasadena Convention Center, 300 E. Green St. Pasadena, CA 91101

Sign up for Emergency Alerts

• Sign up for the City of LA’s emergency alert system, NotifyLA, here.
• Sign up for Alert LA County emergency alerts here.
• Sign up for the City of Culver City Emergency Alert Program here.
• Additional local emergency alert systems for other municipalities in LA County can be found here.

LA County Resources

The Los Angeles County Emergency Incident Response website has been activated. This website provides a mapping tool and lists real-time evacuation, shelter, and other information/resources related to the Palisades, Eaton, Franklin, and Hurst wildfires.

City of LA Resources

The City of LA has compiled a comprehensive list of resources as part of its emergency preparedness and response efforts. You can view those resources here.

Water and Power Outages

Department of Water & Power customers can report power outages here or call 800-342-5397. Current water outages can be viewed here and current power outages can be viewed here.

Additionally, LADWP is urging customers to conserve water during the firefighting efforts and to boil water intended for consumption due to potential contamination from ash in the system.

LAUSD Impacts

For a list of all school closures and or relocations, please click here. Affected schools are directly communicating with families. For updates, visit lausd.org. A Family Hotline is available at 213-443-1300.

Follow Los Angeles County Public Safety Partners on Social Media

• Office of Emergency Management on X (formerly Twitter): @ReadyLACounty
• LA County Fire on X: @LACoFDPIO
• LA County Sheriff on X: @LASDHQ
• LA County on X: @CountyofLA

Follow the City of LA’s Public Safety Partners on Social Media

• The City of Los Angeles on X: @LACity
• Mayor Karen Bass on X: @MayorOfLA
• LA City Emergency Management Department on X: @ReadyLA
• Los Angeles Fire Department on X: @LAFD
• LA City Emergency Alerts on X: @NotifyLA

Airbnb Support for Those Affected by Wildfires

Airbnb, in collaboration with 211 LA, is offering free temporary housing for residents displaced or forced to evacuate due to the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County.

Important Details:

• A limited number of credits are available for Airbnb stays.
• Complete the form below to receive notifications on availability.
• Evacuation zones will be verified before distributing credits.
• Spaces are limited, and completing the form does not guarantee a stay.

Eligibility Requirements:

• You must have been displaced from your physical home due to the recent fires.
• You must currently reside in an evacuation zone.
• You must have an active Airbnb account or be able to create one.
• You must be 18 years of age or older.

Those eligible can apply for this free temporary housing here.

Additional Resources

• Safe Clean-Up After a Fire
• Mental Health and Stress after an Emergency
• Air Quality Monitoring