Los Angeles City Resources: FEMA, Recovery, and Support

20/01/2025 17 min
Los Angeles City Resources: FEMA, Recovery, and Support

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On this episode of MHD Off the Record, we decided to bring you Los Angeles City resources that can help you, your family, and our community as we recover from the unprecedented wildfires that have impacted so many of us and our loved ones. Below are the resources we discuss on the show. Please share with those in need. ************The website Unified.lacity.gov is your go-to resource for updates on fire activity, evacuation orders, and available services. It’s designed to be a one-stop shop for critical information.If you need direct, in-person assistance, FEMA has established Disaster Recovery Centers to provide supportWestside: UCLA Research Park at 10850 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064.Eastside: Pasadena City College Community Education Center at 3035 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107.Both centers operate daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week.FEMA Website: DisasterAssistance.gov FEMA helpline: 1-800-621-3362Cal Fire: fire.ca.gov LA City Fire Department LAFD.orgLA County Fire Department: fire.lacounty.govCity of LA Notifications: emergency.lacity.gov/alerts LA County Notifications: ready.lacounty.govLAPD Missing Persons Unit: (213) 996-1800LA Sheriff’s Department Altadena Station: (626) 798-1131Red Cross: 1-800-675-5799Los Angeles Animal Services : 213-270-8155 or laanimalservices.comEvacuation CentersWestwood Recreation Center: Located at 1350 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025.Ritchie Valens Recreation Center: Located at 10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Pacoima, CA 91331.Pasadena Convention Center: Located at 300 E. Green St., Pasadena, CA 91101.Pomona Fairplex: Located at 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona, CA 91768.SHELTER RESOURCESText “SHELTER” to 43362LA County Resources: 2-1-1Large Animal Emergency SheltersLA Equestrian Center: Located at 480 Riverside Dr., Burbank, CA 91506Hansen Dam Equestrian Center: Located at 11770 Foothill Blvd., Lake View Terrace, CA 91342.LA Economic & Workforce Development Department: ewddlacity.comU.S. Small Business Administration (SBA): SBA.govFor residents affected by the fires, there are several city, county, and state programs available:The City of LA Recovery Resources can be accessed at Emergency.lacity.gov/recovery.The LA County Recovery Resources are available at

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