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People Affected By The Los Angeles Area Fires Can Apply For Assistance:

ONLINE AT DISASTERASSISTANCE.GOV
ON THE FEMA APP FOR MOBILE DEVICES.
CALLING THE FEMA HELPLINE AT 1-800-621-3362
ONLINE AT LISTOCALIFORNIA.ORG

Wildfire Resources

Here are some useful web site links that can help you to learn more about how you can prepare for emergencies.

Text Alerts, Online Resources & Emergency Numbers

WILDFIRE INFORMATION & TEXT ALERTS: LACOUNTY.GOV/EMERGENCY
AGING & DISABILITIES WEBSITE: AD.LACOUNTY.GOV
CALL 2-1-1 FOR LA COUNTY SERVICES & INFORMATION
INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE HOTLINE: 1-800-510-2020
ELDER & DEPENDENT ABUSE HOTLINE: 1-877-477-3646
TRANSPORTATION HOTLINE: 1-888-863-7411
DISABILITY INFORMATION & ACCESS HOTLINE: 1-888-677-1199
LOS ANGELES FIRE RESOURCES: Resources/Los-Angeles-Fire-Resources

Property Insurance Resources and Free Insurance Workshops for Those Impacted by Wildfires

To all those who have been impacted by the wildfires, our office is here to provide support as you manage your next steps.

Below are resources to support you as you navigate the property insurance claims process. For additional information, you can visit our resource page dito.

Here are some key tips for managing insurance claims:

– Document the date, time, and names of any insurance company employees you speak to regarding your coverage.
– Keep all receipts during your evacuation. If you are ordered to evacuate during a wildfire, your insurance may help with evacuation and relocation costs.
– Additional Living Expense Coverage helps pay for you to live elsewhere while your home is being repaired and/or rebuilt after a covered loss. This coverage also kicks in if you are under a mandatory evacuation for a wildfire, tornado, hurricane or other natural disaster.
– Policy provisions, including deductibles, vary by company, and residents should check with their insurance company or agent as soon as possible to confirm coverage, limits, and any other limitations and documentation requirements.
– Download the Department’s Top 10 Tips for Wildfire Claimants (also available in Espanyol, Mandarin, and Vietnamese).
– Don’t forget copies of insurance policies, important papers, and any photos or video of your possessions you may have. An inventory can be completed quickly and easily on your smartphone and safely stored in the Cloud.
– Make sure any insurance agent or public adjuster offering their services to you has a valid license by checking online with the Department of Insurance.

Did You Lose Your Homeowner’s Insurance?

If you are a California resident who received a non-renewal notice from your insurance company, you have options.

Helpful tips as you navigate next steps:

– Contact your insurer and ask if there are any specific actions you could take to mitigate your risk and retain your coverage
– File a complaint with the California Department of Insurance if you feel the non-renewal notice is unfair
– Shop for a new homeowners’ policy by searching the California Department of Insurance home insurance finder tool
– Use the homeowner’s insurance comparison tool to compare policies from different insurers
– Visit the California FAIR Plan for basic fire and smoke coverage
– Learn about Difference in Conditions (DIC) policies

The State Insurance Commissioner is hosting Insurance Support Workshops to help those affected by the wildfires to understand insurance policies and resources available during recovery:

– Santa Monica College, Performing Arts Center East Wing

Saturday, January 18, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sunday, January 19, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Pasadena City College

Saturday, January 25, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sunday, January 26, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

To reserve a one-on-one appointment, call (800) 927-4357 In California, an insurer must notify policyholders at minimum 75 days before a policy expires. If your insurer did not provide 75 days’ notice, contact the California Department of Insurance at 1-800-927-HELP or visit insurance.ca.gov.

Services for Immigrant Families Guide to Disaster Assistant Services for Immigrant Californians Guía de Servicios de Asistencia en Caso de Desastre para Californianos Inmigrantes (en español) If you need any support navigating the above resources, please contact our office at (661) 286-1565.

FEMA Disaster Resource Centers (DRCs), which will open to the public on Tuesday, January 14th from 1 PM to 8 PM. Starting Wed. January 15th the Disaster Resource Centers will be available to the public from 9 AM to 8 PM. For more recovery resources, visit recovery.lacounty.gov

DRC 1 (Palisades)

UCLA Research Park

10850 W Pico Blvd

Los Angeles CA 90064

DRC 2 (Pasadena)

Community Education Center

3035 E Foothill Blvd #112

Pasadena CA 91107

Food Pantry Centers

HOURS OF OPERATIONS FOR PANTRY SERVICE:
MON: 2:00PM-4:00PM & TUES: 9:30AM-12:00PM & 2:00PM-4:00PM

CENTRO MARAVILLA SERVICE CENTER
4716 E. CESAR E. CHAVEZ AVENUE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90022
PHONE: (323) 260-2804

SAN GABRIEL VALLEY SERVICE CENTER
1441 SANTA ANITA AVENUE
SOUTH EL MONTE, CA 91733
PHONE: (626) 575-5431

EAST LOS ANGELES SERVICE CENTER
133 N. SUNOL DRIVE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90063
PHONE: (323) 260-2801

ASIAN COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER
14112 S. KINGSLEY DRIVE
GARDENA, CA 90249
PHONE: (310) 217-7300

EAST RANCHO DOMINGUEZ COMMUNITY CENTER
15116 S. ATLANTIC AVE.
COMPTON, CA 90221
PHONE: (310) 603-7401

LOS NIETOS COMMUNITY & SENIOR CENTER
11640 E. SLAUSON AVENUE
WHITTIER, CA 90606
PHONE: (562) 699-9898

SAN PEDRO SERVICE CENTER
769 W. THIRD STREET
SAN PEDRO, CA 90731
PHONE: (310) 519-6091

SANTA CLARITA VALLEY COMMUNITY CENTER
26111 BOUQUET CANYON RD., SUITE H001
SANTA CLARITA, CA 91350
PHONE: (661) 254-0070

ANTELOPE VALLEY SENIOR CENTER
777 W. JACKMAN STREET
LANCASTER, CA 93534
PHONE: (661) 726-4400

WILLOWBROOK SENIOR CENTER
12915 JARVIS AVENUE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90061
PHONE: (310) 217-5650

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS MAY APPLY. SERVICES ARE OFFERED ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS. CONTACT YOUR LOCAL CENTER FOR DETAILS & TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT.

Governor’s Office of Emergency Services

The Governor’s Office of Emergency Services site has information about disaster assistance, the State’s Earthquake Program, hazard mitigation and hazardous materials, information for emergency managers, laws and regulations, meetings and workshops, and plans and publications.

View the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services website

Information Regarding Emergencies in and Around your City

Chatsworth/LA County

Los Angeles County website

LA County Public Works

LA Department of Water and Power

Contact Info

Roy Ortega

Emergency Management Specialist

T: (818) 778-4407

emergencymgmt@nlacrc.org

Lancaster/Palmdale

Lancaster Water

Lancaster Utilities

City of Lancaster website

Santa Clarita

Santa Clarita Water

City of Santa Clarita Emergency Updates

Listos California

Listos California helps individuals, families and communities prepare for disasters like wildfires, earthquakes and floods. They also help Californians respond to COVID-19. When we all do our part, we keep more people safe.

Visit the Listos California Website

Disaster Ready

Disaster Ready Guide English

Disaster Ready Guide Spanish

Disaster Ready Guide Farsi

Disaster Ready Guide Armenian

Public Safety Power Outage (PSPS)

Extended power outages may impact the whole community and the economy. Here’s what you can do to be prepared for a power outage.

Learn more here: Public Safety Power Shutoffs| Wildfire | Home – SCE

View tips about how to prepare for a power outage

Public Safety Power Outage (PSPS) PSPS Tips

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The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) website has an Emergency Preparedness page including “Feeling Safe, Being Safe” that will help you make a plan that you can use in case of an emergency. The video demonstrates how to complete the workbook and put together a home emergency kit. The printable magnet lets you post your essential emergency contact information on your refrigerator for first responders.

View the DDS Emergency Preparedness page

Earthquake Soft Story retrofit program (new!)

Registration now open
For homes built before 2000, with rooms over garages (and other requirements)
Must be located in select ZIP Codes with high seismic hazard
Strengthens walls with large openings (plywood bracing, steel columns, etc.), and more as needed.
Learn more at www.EarthquakeSoftStory.com

Earthquake Brace+Bolt retrofit program

Registration opens January 2025
For homes with crawlspaces in select ZIP Codes with high seismic hazard
Provides up to $3000 for installing plywood bracing and new bolting
Learn more at www.EarthquakeBraceBolt.com

Stay Updated Through Trusted Sources

CALFire on X: @CAL_FIRE
LA County Fire on X: @LACoFDPIO
LA Fire Department on X: @LAF D
LA County Sheriff on X: @LASDHQ
LA County on X: @CountyofLA
National Weather Service Los Angeles on X: @NWSLosAngeles
For current Active Fires, visit CalFire’s website: https://www.fire.ca.gov/

The Department of Developmental Services also has this Emergency Preparedness Guide/Toolkit.

Toolkit – Tagalog

Toolkit – Korean

Toolkit – Simplified Chinese

Toolkit – Hmong

Toolkit – Traditional Chinese

Toolkit – Spanish

Toolkit – Vietnamese

Toolkit – Russian

Toolkit – English

Toolkit – Armenian

Safety Net

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Safety Net web site has online newsletters that focus on specific topics. The DDS Safety Net website focuses on emergency preparedness for people with developmental disabilities.

View the Safety Net website

DDS Wellness Bulletins

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) website has a Wellness Toolkit page. This page gives information and tools about health and safety for self-advocates, direct support professionals, and service providers.

View Wellness Toolkit

Here are some of the bulletins that you can find on the Wellness Toolkit.

Self-Advocates & Families
Vendors & Direct Service Providers

Self-Advocates & Families

Bulletins For Self-Advocates & Families

Vendors & Direct Service Providers

Bulletins For Vendors & Direct Service Providers

Drowning Prevention

DDS is happy to share the latest Wellness and Safety Bulletin posted on the DDS Wellness Toolkit. This bulletin covers the topic of Drowning Prevention. Rates of drowning significantly increase between May and August. Individuals who survive near-drowning incidents often suffer permanent brain damage and require lifelong assistance. DDS currently provides services to nearly 800 survivors of near-drowning accidents. This bulletin provides relevant health and safety information as part of DDS’s ongoing effort to improve our collective management of risks to the wellness of the individuals that we serve.

Drowning Prevention English

Drowning Prevention Spanish

Drowning Prevention Tagalog

Drowning Prevention Traditional Chinese

Drowning Prevention Vietnamese