This page is updated as of Monday, January 13, 10:00 AM. Resources will continue to be updated as new information is released.

Resources for SoCal Fire Victims and Evacuees

If you are providing resources for Socal fire victims, evacuees and first responders, and would like to share your information here, please contact Celeste Wilson, our Government Affairs Manager at 562-435-9594 or email cwilson@lbchamber.com.

Alert Long Beach

AlertLongBeach is a free emergency
notification system designed to keep
those that live or work in Long Beach
informed of important information before,
during and after a major emergency or
disaster. Alerts will be sent to subscribers
that will let them know what has
happened, what first responders are
doing and what actions you should take
to protect yourself and preserve property.

Alert LA County

Alert LA County is an opt-in mass notification program utilized by the County of Los Angeles that allows individuals to receive emergency alerts by text, email and/or phone call. Alert LA County has accessibility features for people with disabilities and others with access and functional needs. Once registered, add the Alert LA County telephone numbers to your contacts.

Current Cal Fire Emergency Incidents

CAL FIRE Serves and Safeguards the People and Protects the Property and Resources of California.

Click Here for Current Emergency Incidents Reports

I Need Help

Housing and Shelter

Hotels in Long Beach
- The Westin has a program called Together We Rise and will be providing bread
- Long Beach's famed Queen Mary is offering discounted rates for those affected by the fires
- The Hyatt Regency Long Beach Long Beach is offering a 15% discount for fire evacuees, see below link to our website along with how to access the discount
- The Hyatt Regency Long Beach is offering a 15% discount through the end of January 2025 to fire evacuees, with proof of address required. When booking online, enter the number 11125 in the Group or Corporate Code section to access the discount
- Hotel Maya is currently offering a discounted room package which includes Parking & Breakfast Daily and we are also a Pet Friendly Hotel
  - The rate can be booked via our website @ Special Offers | Hotel Maya | Long Beach, CA Hotels
Find open shelters and disaster relief services offered through Red Cross
Air BnB and 211LA are partnering up to offer temporary housing services to those displaced by the fires
Visit a Disaster Recovery Center to talk with someone in person to find shelter outside of the hazard, stay with family or friends, find a hotel room, or stay in a mass shelter
Casa Youth Shelter: Offering a place to stay, essential items, or counseling. Call them at 1-800-914-CASA
Free self-storage for 30 days: U-Haul Co. of Los Angeles South: 424-329-5296
- Locations in Bellflower, Gardena, Long Beach, Rancho Dominguez, Torrance

Animals and Pets

The following shelters are currently accepting and housing animals with a more comprehensive list offered by World Animal Protection US
- Small Animals
  - Agoura Animal Care Center – 29525 Agoura Rd, Agoura Hills, CA 91301
  - Baldwin Park Animal Care Center – 4275 Elton St, Baldwin Park, CA 91706
  - Carson Animal Care Center – 216 W Victoria St, Gardena, CA 90248
  - Downey Animal Care Center – 11258 Garfield Ave, Downey, CA 90242
  - Lancaster Animal Care Center – 5210 W Ave I, Lancaster, CA 93536
  - Palmdale Animal Care Center – 38550 Sierra Hwy, Palmdale, CA 93550Small animals
- Large animals
  - Pomona Fairplex – 1101 W McKinley Ave. Pomona
  - Industry Hills Expo – 16200 Temple Ave, City of Industry, CA 91744
  - Antelope Valley Fair – 2551 W Avenue H, Lancaster, CA 93536
  - Lancaster Animal Care Center 5210 W Ave I, Lancaster, CA 93536
Los Angeles County has put together a pet disaster kit checklist for those preparing for evacuation notices

Food and Basic Necessities

Financial Relief

FAIR Plan Claims can be filed here for those with existing coverage through California's insurance program
Need help with your wildfire claim through your private insurance? Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara provides his top ten tips for navigating this complex process
FEMA disaster assistance may be able to provide significant assistance for eligible expenses and losses that are not covered by insurance or any other source
Small businesses impacted by the SoCal fires can apply for disaster relief loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration
The Los Angeles County Assessor's Office will help you qualify for a reassessment of your property to provide tax relief to property owners
Los Angeles County's Department of Economic Opportunity will help small businesses navigate the complex and challenging verbiage of insurance claims with completely cost-free legal help by calling 844-777-2059
Los Angeles County's Department of Public Social Services will help deliver financial disaster assistance for families in need
Los Angeles County and the Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce are go-to resources for navigating complex rebuilding and permitting processes

Mental Health

If you or someone you know is in crisis and needs immediate help, call or text the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988, or visit the 988 website for online chat.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has a Disaster Distress Helpline for disaster victims experiencing anxiety, stress, or other emotional distress. Callers can talk with a trained counselor 24/7 in multiple languages, (800) 985-5990
SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline provides free, 24/7 multilingual crisis counseling at 1-800-985-5900
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network offers resources to help children and families cope with disasters (full list here)

I Want to Help

Before contributing to any organizations online, verify their credibility here to avoid those taking advantage of the disaster facing Los Angeles County.

In addition to the resources listed below, Long Beach Watchdog has complied a comprehensive list of local businesses that are banding together to help victims - everything from volunteering to donations to discounts.