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Resource information | 2025 Southern California Fires

Resource information | 2025 Southern California Fires

Listing of Resources for families and businesses affected by 2025 Southern California Wild Fires

UPDATE

Pasadena Disaster Recovery Center’s Final Day Jan. 31

Pasadena location will shut down operations at 8 pm, services shifting to Altadena beginning Feb. 1, 2025

The Disaster Recovery Center at Pasadena City College will be shutting down operations once it closes its doors at 8 pm on Jan. 31, 2025.  Residents will be able to access recovery services at the remaining Disaster Recovery Centers located in Altadena and UCLA Research Park West, which will be open seven days a week from 9 AM to 8 PM.

Disaster Recovery Center locations remaining open beginning Feb. 1, 2025

UCLA

Altadena

UCLA Research Park West

10850 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064

Altadena Disaster Recovery Center

540 W Woodbury Rd. Altadena, Ca 91001

New LA County Platform Helps Wildfire Displaced Businesses Find Free Commercial Spaces

As part of its ongoing efforts to support small businesses impacted by recent windstorms and wildfires, the Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today announced the launch of Business-to-Business Space Share. This free exchange platform connects displaced businesses, including nonprofits, to temporary workspaces generously donated by other businesses throughout LA County.

This platform is a critical resource to help displaced businesses maintain operations, safeguard livelihoods, and drive economic resiliency. Powered by the County’s Internal Services Department (ISD), the platform will be available for a limited time, as part of a coordinated County effort to support the economic ecosystem affected by the disasters.

Through the user-friendly Space Share portal, businesses with available space can post listings, providing details such as location, capacity, and availability. Displaced businesses can browse these listings to find spaces that best meet their needs. While the platform facilitates the connections, the County does not participate in or oversee the terms of any agreements made as a result. It ensures businesses retain full autonomy in negotiations.

The idea for the business space share website came to Supervisor Hahn after she spoke to Whittier Councilwoman Cathy Warner who has a periodontal practice in East Whittier with her husband. While they see patients in their office three days a week, Warner told Supervisor Hahn she wanted to offer the space for the other four days a week to periodontists who were displaced in the wildfires. This gave Hahn the idea of having a LA County website to facilitate this kind of generosity and connect businesses countywide.

“This new website is inspired by the generosity of small business owners, entrepreneurs and professionals across the county who want to step up and help,” said Supervisor Hahn. “Whether you can offer a space where a dentist can treat their patients, a hair stylist can keep their appointments, a lawyer can see their clients, or any other space, you will be helping someone in need maintain their livelihood and helping our economy through this crisis.”

“Business-to-Business Space Share is a direct result of our County government hearing local business’ concerns and showcasing our own entrepreneurial spirit with solutions for today while we rebuild for tomorrow,” said Kelly LoBianco, Director of DEO. “Together we are fostering a more resilient and adaptable economic ecosystem where businesses can open their doors to other businesses as we recover together.”

“The Internal Services Department (ISD) recognizes the devastating impact that recent wildfires have had on many local businesses, leading to displacement and significant losses,” said Michael Owh, Director of the County of Los Angeles Internal Services Department. “We hope that this tool will help businesses assist each other and provide support in this time of need.”

How It Works:
For Businesses or Individuals Offering Space: Those with available space can create listings with relevant information, including size, amenities, and availability dates. Multiple listings are allowed, provided the spaces are available for at least one day.
For Displaced Businesses: Those in need of workspace can search for suitable options and connect with donors directly.

Businesses interested in donating or finding space can visit the Business-to-Business Space Share portal at: https://b2bspaceshare.lacounty.gov/

Local Assistance & Disaster Resource Centers for Impacted Residents

Local Assistance & Disaster Resource Centers will open to the public on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 8:00PM. Starting Wednesday, January 15, 2025, the Disaster Resource Centers will be available to the public from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Locations:

Westside Location

UCLA Research Park West
10850 West Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90064

Eastside Location

Pasadena City College Community Education Center
3035 E. Foothill Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107

CENTROS DE RECURSOS PARA DESASTRES

Los Centros de Recursos para Desastres abrirán al público el martes 14 de enero de 2025 de 1:00 PM a 8:00 PM. A partir del miércoles 15 de enero de 2025, los Centros de Recursos para Desastres estarán disponibles para el público de 9:00 AM a 8:00 PM.

Ubicaciones:

Ubicación del Oeste
UCLA Research Park Oeste
10850 West Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90064

Ubicación del Este
Centro de Educación Comunitaria de Pasadena City College
3035 E. Foothill Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107

Free N95 Masks Available Now At Los Angeles County Libraries

To protect residents from toxic air quality in areas throughout the region, N95 masks are being made available for free at the following Los Angeles County libraries:

La Cañada Flintridge Library 4545 N Oakwood Ave.
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
La Crescenta Library 2809 Foothill Blvd.
La Crescenta, CA 91214
Live Oak Library 22 W Live Oak Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91007
San Fernando Library 217 N Maclay Ave.
San Fernando, CA 91340
San Gabriel Library 500 S Del Mar Ave.
San Gabriel, CA 91776
Temple City Library 5939 Golden West Ave.
Temple City, CA 917804
West Hollywood Library 625 N San Vicente Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069

 

UPDATED: Eight Local Library Sites to Host FEMA Staff to Assist Residents

Local libraries will host FEMA staff at eight locations to allow residents affected by the wildfires to submit applications for disaster relief.
The following libraries will be open Today, January 12 through Monday, January 13, from 9:00 am-5:00 pm.
  • *New: Alhambra Civic Center Library 101 S 1st St, Alhambra, CA 91801*
  • Open January 12 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Monday, January 13 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • La Crescenta Library – 2809 Foothill Blvd, La Crescenta, CA 91214
  • La Cañada Flintridge Library – 4545 N Oakwood Ave, La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
  • West Hollywood Library – 625 N San Vicente Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
  • San Fernando Library – 217 N Maclay Ave, San Fernando, CA 91340
  • Live Oak Library – 22 W Live Oak Ave, Arcadia, CA 91007
  • Temple City Library – 5939 Golden West Ave., Temple City, CA 91780
  • San Gabriel Library – 500 S Del Mar Ave, San Gabriel, CA 91776
Residents may apply for disaster assistance by visiting disasterassistance.gov. For a full list of FEMA resources, please visit FEMA.gov/disaster/4856.

DONATE OR VOLUNTEER

To donate or volunteer for the Red Cross, https://www.redcross.org/

SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE

The SBA Disaster loan application portal is OPEN
SBA’s Disaster Loan Program is active and accepting applications from
Los Angeles County homeowners, renters, businesses, and private non-profit organizations affected by the fires which began on Jan 7,2025 and continuing:
  • Home Disaster Loans – Loans to homeowners or renters to repair or replace disaster-damaged real estate and personal property, including automobiles.
  • Business Physical Disaster Loans – Loans to businesses to repair or replace disaster-damaged property owned by the business, including real estate, inventories, supplies, machinery, and equipment. Businesses of any size are eligible. Private, non-profit organizations such as charities, churches, private universities, etc., are also eligible.
  • Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) – Working capital loans to help small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and most private, non-profit organizations of all sizes meet their ordinary and necessary financial obligations that cannot be met as a direct result of the disaster. These loans are intended to assist through the disaster recovery period.
For more information and to apply visit sba.gov/disaster
The SBA is opening two Disaster Loan Outreach Centers (DLOC). The centers will provide 1:1 assistance to small businesses, private nonprofit (PNP) organizations, homeowners and renters who sustained economic losses and physical damages.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY 
Disaster Loan Outreach Center
Pasadena City College Community Education Center (PCC CEC)
Multi-Purpose Room
3035 E. Foothill Blvd.
Pasadena, CA  91107
Opens 9 am. Tuesday, Jan. 14
Mondays – Fridays, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Closed Monday, Jan. 20,
in observance of MLK holiday
VENTURA COUNTY
Disaster Loan Outreach Center
Ventura County Community
Foundation (VCCF)
Economic Development Collaborative
4001 Mission Oaks Blvd., Ste. A1
Camarillo, CA  93012 
Mondays – Fridays, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Closed Monday, Jan. 20 in observance of MLK holiday
Walk-ins are accepted, but you can also schedule an in-person appointment in advance atappointment.sba.gov.
Survivors are encouraged to simultaneously apply for FEMA grants and SBA low-interest disaster loan assistance to fully recover. FEMA grants are intended to cover necessary expenses and serious needs not paid by insurance or other sources. The SBA disaster loan program is designed for your long-term recovery.  For more information and including how to apply visit sba.gov/disaster.
Applicants may also call the SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or send an email to disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

The filing deadline to return applications for physical property damage is March 10, 2025. The deadline to return economic injury applications is Oct. 8, 2025.

 

SBA disaster assistance for homeowners, renters, nonprofits, and businesses of all sizes affected by the wildfires and straight-line winds in California.

https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance/california-wildfires#areas-eligible-for-sba-disaster-loans

 

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