Resources for Los Angeles Fire

We at DOC NYC are heartbroken to learn of the destruction caused by the wildfires in Los Angeles. Many members of the documentary community have had their lives upended by this unprecedented disaster. As painful as this moment is, we are inspired by how the community has come together to support the victims of the fire. Please find a list of resources below as well as organizations you can support. These resources have been compiled both by major outlets like Variety, LAist and DoLA, as well as Grassroots organizations like Mutual Aid Los Angeles. 

Documentary Specific Resources: 

• IDA Office Share – https://airtable.com/appfdLJdOQ3bCTfrB/pagRJdriG0lWCMPdQ/form
  • IDA members are invited to work, rest, and convene at the offices of the IDA in Koreatown starting on Tuesday, January 21. 

General Resources: 

• Mutual Aid Los Angeles Network: January 2025 Fire and Wind Resource Library https://mutualaidla.org/
  • Help Request Form
  • Offer Help Form
  • Interactive Resource Map
• LAist: Fire recovery: Victims and evacuees can get started with these resources | Jill Replogle

Entertainment Industry Specific (compiled by IDA) 

• Motion Picture and Television Fund: Visit here or Call 323-634-3888 
• Entertainment Community Fund
• California Arts Council Disaster Relief: Resources
• California Lawyers for the Arts: LA Wildfires Emergency Legal Clinic
• LA Arts Community Fire Relief Fund
• LA Fires D Word Mutual Aid Group: WhatsApp
• SAG/AFTRA: List of Resources
• IATSE: Disaster Response

FEMA, Insurance, and Small Business Guidance 

• Follow the below link to reach the FEMA page for this disaster 
• FEMA.gov/disaster/4856 
• From LAist: LAIst: How to File a Claim, for Fire Victims

• Insurance Claim Help
  • Register for Pasadena & Santa Monica Insurance Support Workshops by calling 800-927-4357
  • See the Top Ten Tips for Wildfire Claimants 
• Financial Resources
  • Property Tax Relief: Visit the LA County Assessor’s Office for details.
  • Small Business Administration: Disaster Loans
• Document Replacement: L.A. County residents directly impacted by fires can request property and vital records (e.g., birth, death, marriage certificates) free of charge to help with recovery efforts. Contact the county recorder’s office at 800-201-8999 or email recorder@rrcc.lacounty.gov.

Immediate Financial Help from Variety:

• The Entertainment Community Fund has opened applications for financial relief for all performing arts and entertainment professionals.
• The Inevitable Foundation, a non-profit working to close the disability representation gap in the entertainment industry, has re-opened their Emergency Relief Fund to directly support disabled creatives impacted by the crisis.

Housing: 

• 211 LA is offering emergency housing support to those impacted by the wildfire in partnership with AirBNB. Find more information here: LA-Wildfires
  • You may fill out an application for resources here: Housing Support Application 
• LA FIRE Hotel Availability Resource List:
  • LA Fire Hotel Availability Jan. 2025
• Evacuation Centers (Compiled by LAist) 
  • Westwood Recreation Center: 1350 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Westwood (accepts small animals)
  • Ritchie Valens Recreation Center: 10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Pacoima
  • Pan Pacific Recreational Center: 7600 Beverly, L.A.
  • El Camino Real Charter High School: 5440 Valley Circle Blvd., Woodland Hills (accepts small animals)
  • Pierce College: 6201 Winnetka Ave., Woodland Hills (accepts large animals)
  • Pasadena Convention Center: 300 E Green St., Pasadena
  • Pomona Fairplex: 1101 W McKinley Ave., Pomona (accepts large animals)
  • Arcadia Community Center: 375 Campus Drive, Arcadia
• Animal Evacuation Shelters (Compiled by LAist) 
  • Castaic Animal Care Center: 31044 Charlie Canyon, Castaic
  • Los Angeles Equestrian Center: 480 Riverside Dr., Burbank (large animals)
  • Industry Hills Expo: 16200 Temple Ave. (large animals)
  • Agoura Animal Shelter: 29525 Agoura Rd., Agoura Hills (small animals)
  • Baldwin Park Animal Care Center: 4275 Elton St., Baldwin Park (small animals)
  • Downey Animal Care Center: 11258 Garfield Ave., Downey (small animals)
  • Lancaster Animal Care Center: 5210 W Ave I, Lancaster (small animals)
  • Pasadena Humane Society is offering emergency shelter for animals, 361 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena. But they’re filling up fast and are also looking for families to foster dogs and cats from families displaced by fires. Email foster@pasadenahumane.org
  • spcaLA is also taking in animals affected by the fires, 5026 W. Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles
  • Dogtopia of East Pasadena is offering three free overnight stays for pups from families displaced by fire and a 50% discount afterwards, (626) 699-8577 
  • Savage Ranch in Temecula is offering shelter to people with horses, several rooms, plus space for RVs and trailers. DM or reach out through their website for info
  • Hatch Ranch in Tehachapi is also offering space for people with horses or other animals

Food Resources: (Compiled by 211 LA) 

• Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
• Food and Nutrition for Older Adults
• LA County Aging and Disabilities Dept. Disaster Food Pantry Sites
• LAUSD Student Meal Distribution
• World Central Kitchen
• Hollywood Food Coalition from Variety:
  • “The Hollywood Food Coalition is hosting community dinners every night of the week starting at 6:30 p.m. at two Hollywood locations. Food is also being provided by the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and Food Share Ventura County (multiple locations for the latter, see here for more information).”

Organizations to Support: 

• Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation supports the LAFD in protecting life, property, and the environment by providing essential equipment and training to supplement city resources.
• Red Cross Disaster Relief
• Direct Relief California wildfire response.
• World Central Kitchen is in Southern California to support first responders and families impacted by wildfires in the Los Angeles area.
• In Kind Donations (Compiled by 211LA)
  • Non-perishable, individually wrapped items and other essential goods to benefit those impacted by the wildfires are being accepted at the following drop-off locations:
    • North Valley Caring Services Food Pantry (in partnership with Council District 7)
      • 15453 Rayen St., North Hills, CA 91343
      • M-Th-8:30am-4pm Friday 12pm-2pm No weekend delivery
      • Point of Contact: Alycia Monroy (818) 891-0481
    • It’s Bigger Than Us (in partnership with Council District 8)
      • 4308 Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90008
      • Mon-Fri 8AM-4PM Sat-Sun 9-4PM
      • Point of Contact: Julio Torres (310) 568-8772
    • Council District 11 Office
      • 7166 W. Manchester Ave., Westchester, CA 90045
      • Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM Sat-Sun 12-4PM
      • Point of Contact: Julio Torres (310) 568-8772

Volunteer Opportunities: 

• Want to help fire victims? Here’s what experts say does the most good and places seeking volunteers | LAist 
• DoLA: In-Person Volunteer Opportunities for LA Wildfire Relief 
• LA Fires | IN PERSON Volunteer Opps
  • Updating Daily List of Volunteer Opportunities in Los Angeles, Compiled by Tashia Neuhaus, Ashley Roberts and Taylor Coriell