On this episode of MHD Off the Record, we decided to bring you LA 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.

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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 support

• Westside: 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: 1-800-621-3362

Cal Fire: fire.ca.gov

LA City Fire Department LAFD.org

LA County Fire Department: fire.lacounty.gov

City of LA Notifications: emergency.lacity.gov/alerts

LA County Notifications: ready.lacounty.gov

LAPD Missing Persons Unit: (213) 996-1800

LA Sheriff’s Department Altadena Station: (626) 798-1131

Red Cross: 1-800-675-5799

Los Angeles Animal Services : 213-270-8155 or laanimalservices.com

Evacuation Centers

• Westwood 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 RESOURCES

Text “SHELTER” to 43362

LA County Resources: 2-1-1

Large Animal Emergency Shelters

• LA Equestrian Center: Located at 480 Riverside Dr., Burbank, CA 91506
• Hansen Dam Equestrian Center: Located at 11770 Foothill Blvd., Lake View Terrace, CA 91342.

LA Economic & Workforce Development Department: ewddlacity.com

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA): SBA.gov

For 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 Recovery.lacounty.gov/resources
• The State of California also has Recovery Resources and those are listed at ca.gov/LAfires.

LA County Assessor: Assessor.lacounty.gov or (213) 974-8658

There are donation locations across Los Angeles. These trusted sites are accepting contributions to help residents recover:

Councilwoman Traci Park, Council District 11 Office

• Located at 7166 W. Manchester Avenue, Westchester, CA 90045.
• They’re open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and weekends from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez is working with the North Valley Caring Services Food Pantry

• Located at 15453 Rayen Street, North Hills, CA 91343.
• Their hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Friday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson, It’s Bigger Than Us (IBTU)

• Located at 4308 Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90008.
• Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

LA Fire Department Foundation: supportlafd.org

Air quality updates: Airnow.gov

LA County Department of Mental Health: DMH.lacounty.gov or 1-800-854-7771