Emergency Resources

Emergency shelters currently open in California as of Jan. 8, 2025. Please note that shelter availability is continuously changing as recovery efforts progress.

• Ritchie Valens Recreation Center
  10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd. 
  Pacoima, CA 91331
• Westwood Recreation Center - Pet friendly 
  1350 S. Sepulveda Blvd. 
  Los Angeles, CA 90025
• Pasadena Convention Center - Pet friendly 
  300 E. Green St. 
  Pasadena, CA 91101
• El Camino Real Charter High School
  5440 Valley Circle Blvd. 
  Woodland Hills, CA 91367

For the most up-to-date shelter information, please call 2-1-1 or visit: 
www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery-services/find-an-open-shelter.html

• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
  • 1-800-621-3362 or www.fema.gov
  • Information on preparing for and recovering from disaster. Find local resources and shelters, plus call or apply for assistance online.
• FEMA App
  • The FEMA app is available for both Android and iOS and is free to use and download. You can download the FEMA app on Google Play and on the Apple App Store. You can also download the app via text messaging. On an Android device, text ANDROID to 43362; on an Apple Device, text APPLE to 43362.
• FEMA Text Message Program
  • To locate an open emergency shelter, text* SHELTER and a ZIP code to 43362.
  • To locate an open Disaster Recovery Center, text DRC and a ZIP code to 43362 or visit the DRC Locator online.
  • Please note that standard message and data rates apply.

• Mutual Aid LA’s resource sheet 
  • The resource sheet provides an extensive list of Los Angeles-based resources for fire evacuees and those who want to help.
• 2-1-1
  • Dial 2-1-1 or www.211.org/about-us/your-local-211
  • This United Way program offers access to many services in times of crisis as well as for day-to-day needs. It is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, even during disasters. Please call if you are seeking resources such as clothing, food, or programs for your family.
• The Salvation Army USA
  • www.salvationarmyusa.org
  • Offers disaster relief services.  
• Disaster Assistance for Older Adults - National Council on Aging
  • www.ncoa.org/older-adults/benefits/disaster-assistance
  • Find resources that can help immediately following a disaster to point both older adults and caregivers toward help with getting food, shelter, tax relief, and more.
• Local Food Bank Providers - California
  • www.cafoodbanks.org/our-members
  • Find your local food bank for food assistance in your area.
• Department of Insurance - California
  • www.insurance.ca.gov
  • Find recovery tips, contact information for your insurance company, or help with questions about how to file a claim.
• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) - CalWORKs
  • www.cdss.ca.gov/calworks
  • TANF provides cash payments to help qualifying families pay for food, clothing, housing, and other essentials.
• Disaster Assistance
  • www.disasterassistance.gov
  • Provides resources to help you learn how to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters.
• Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP)
  • www.fns.usda.gov/disaster/disaster-d-snap
  • D-SNAP is a federal program intended to provide short-term relief to buy food for qualifying disaster victims.
• Reunification - American Red Cross
  • www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and- recovery-services/contact-and-locate-loved- ones.html
  • Tips and assistance for reconnecting with loved ones.

• Disaster Distress Helpline
  • Call or text 1-800-985-5990 or www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline
  • Crisis counseling and support for anyone experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.
• Recovering Emotionally After a Disaster
  • www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery- services/recovering-emotionally.html
• Older Adults and Disasters
  • www.apa.org/pi/aging/resources/caregivers-disasters.pdf
• People with Disabilities – Supporting Mental Health
  • www.cdc.gov/disability-emergency-preparedness/people- with-disabilities/supporting-mental-health.html
• Helping Your Child Cope After a Disaster
  • headstart.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/helping-child-cope-after-disaster-eng.pdf
• The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
  • 1-800-621-3362 or www.nctsn.org/what-is-child-trauma/trauma-types/disasters
  • Information on how to help children and families cope with natural disasters and extreme weather events.

• Mental health resources for students
  • There are mental health resources available for students at Academic Live Care (telehealth care) and Counseling Services. 
  • If you need additional assistance, please contact studentaffairs@calarts.edu.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • All eligible CalArts employees and their household members have access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no charge. The program offers counseling services to help promote well-being and enhance the quality of life for employees and their families.

• California State Fire Maps
  • www.fire.ca.gov
  • View statewide maps and up-to-date information regarding wildfires. The closest fire to CalArts is the Hurst Fire. (The campus is located in the SCL-Meadows zone)
• Current Evacuation Zones - Genasys Protect
  • protect.genasys.com
  • View the map of official evacuation orders.
• Watch Duty
  • watchduty.org
  • This nonprofit app (for Apple and Android), alerts you of nearby wildfires and firefighting efforts in real-time.
• InciWeb
  • inciweb.wildfire.gov
  • View incident overviews of current wildfires and emergencies.
• Wildfire Map - Watch Duty
  • app.watchduty.org
  • Stay informed with real-time updates on wildfires and emergencies. Access details on evacuation orders, shelters, and fire progression to stay prepared and safe.
• PowerOutage.us - California
  • poweroutage.us/area/state/california
  • View power outages in real time.
• Road Closures and Evacuations - Southern California 511
  • go511.com/map
  • Find the latest road conditions and up-to-date travel-related information.
• Division of Emergency Management - California
  • www.caloes.ca.gov
  • Check road conditions, report damage, and access additional resources.
• Air Quality Information - AirNow 
  • www.airnow.gov
  • Get air quality data for where you live with the AirNow
• Air Quality Safety - Weather.gov
  • www.weather.gov/safety/airquality
  • Get air quality resources and information on staying safe.
• Indoor Air Quality - Environmental Protection Agency
  • www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq/wildfires-and-indoor-air-quality-iaq
  • Get helpful information to reduce your exposure to wildfire smoke inside your home.
• Wildfires - CDC: Emergency Preparedness & Response
  • www.cdc.gov/wildfires/about
  • Learn how to protect yourself and your family from a wildfire, evacuate safely during a wildfire, and more.
• Ready for Wildfire
  • readyforwildfire.org
  • Get ahead of wildfires by preparing yourself and your property, and preparing for evacuation. Learn how to stay safe when returning home after a wildfire.
• Wildfire Preparedness - Ready.gov
  • www.ready.gov/wildfires
  • Learn what actions to take if you receive a fire weather watch alert from the National Weather Service for your local area and what to do before, during, and after a wildfire.