California Wildfire Relief Resources
 EMERGENCY RESOURCES The following are emergency resources for our members living in and around Los Angeles. As this is a living document, we will send out updates as they are added. This list can also be downloaded as a pdf here. To streamline relief efforts and provide critical resources, the International has also launched a Southern California Fires Resources and Relief Page on their website at iatse.net/socal-fires. This page includes:
This page will be updated on a rolling basis as new mutual aid efforts, resources, and information become available. IATSE DISASTER RELIEF Additionally, the International has activated the Walsh/DiTolla/Spivak Foundation Disaster Relief Fund to help members cover necessities such as food, clothing, and shelter. Given the scale of this disaster, we anticipate a record number of applicants for assistance. President Loeb is urging all Locals and individuals to contribute as generously as possible. How to Donate to the Foundation:
The Walsh/Di Tolla/Spivak Foundation Individual Local 488 members (and retirees) needing assistance should follow the instructions on the form below and submit their completed application to SouthernBA@iatse488.org
AirNow Air Quality Monitoring Cal FIRE Updates City of LA Emergency Alerts Register for emergency alerts at https://emergency.lacity.gov/alerts/notifyla LA County Emergency Alerts Sign up for real-time updates at https://ready.lacounty.gov/emergency-notifications/ LADWP Outages https://www.ladwp.com/outages/power-outage-map SoCal Edison Outages https://www.sce.com/outage-center/check-outage-status SoCal Gas Shut Offs https://www.socalgas.com/fires Watch Duty Wildfire App Real-time updates on wildfire status, including air drops Local 80 Local 80 has opened their stage at 2520 West Olive Ave., Burbank, CA 91505 as a relief shelter. If you are affected by local fires, call 818-526-1700 for information. 211LA Fill out a form to be notified of available temporary housing through AirBNB: American Red Cross Find open shelters by visiting https://www.redcross.org/ or calling 1-800-RED-CROSS. LA County Animal Care and Control Offering shelter and resources for displaced pets and livestock Call 661-940-4191 MALAN- Mutual Aid LA Network Resources (Human and Animal Shelters) Bounce Back Now Free emotional health app https://www.bouncebacknow.org/ (En Español) https://www.bouncebacknow.org/es/ CalHOPE Coping resources for all ages Warmline 833-317-4673 Connects callers with peer counselors Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress at the Uniformed Services University Sustaining the Psychological Well-Being of Caregivers While Caring for Disaster Victims Safety, Recovery and Hope after Disaster: Helping Communities and Families Recover Leadership Communication: Anticipating and Responding to Stressful Events EPA Wildfire Smoke Factsheet: Protecting Children from Wildfire Smoke and Ash LA County DPH List of reserouces https://dmh.lacounty.gov/our-services/disaster-services/disaster-mh-resources/ Listen Protect Connect - Psychological First Aid for Children and Families https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/documents/files/LPC_Booklet.pdf MPI Mental Health Emotional Wellbeing Assistance Line (866) 248-4094 Speak with reps 24/7 who can assist you, can also receive 5 free counseling sessions at no cost to you. Supportive Services Intake Line For those under 65: 323-634-3888. For those 65 or over: 323-634-3866 Provides both counseling services and financial assistance for industry members in need. National Child Traumatic Stress Network Parent Guidelines for Helping Children Impacted by Wildfires https://www.nctsn.org/resources/parent-guidelines-helping-children-impacted-wildfires (En Español) https://www.nctsn.org/resources/guia-para-padres-con-hijos-que-han-sido-afectados-por-incendios Wildfires: Tips for Parents on Media Coverage https://www.nctsn.org/resources/wildfires-tips-parents-media-coverage (En Español) Simple Activities for Children and Adolescents https://www.nctsn.org/resources/simple-activities-children-and-adolescents Trinka and Sam: The Big Fire e-book for young children https://www.nctsn.org/resources/trinka-and-sam-big-fire (En Español) https://www.nctsn.org/resources/trinka-y-juan-el-gran-fuego-spanish Helping Youth After a Community Trauma: Tips for Educators https://www.nctsn.org/resources/helping-youth-after-community-trauma-tips-educators (En Español) https://www.nctsn.org/resources/helping-youth-after-community-trauma-tips-educators-sp Talking to Children: When Scary Things Happen https://www.nctsn.org/resources/talking-to-children-when-scary-things-happen (En Español) https://www.nctsn.org/resources/talking-to-children-when-scary-things-happen-sp Creating Supportive Environments: When Scary Things Happen https://www.nctsn.org/resources/creating-supportive-environments-when-scary-things-happen (En Español) https://www.nctsn.org/resources/creating-supportive-environments-when-scary-things-happen-sp After a Crisis: Helping Young Children Heal https://www.nctsn.org/resources/after-crisis-helping-young-children-heal (En Español) https://www.nctsn.org/resources/after-crisis-helping-young-children-heal-sp Age-Related Reactions to a Traumatic Event https://www.nctsn.org/resources/age-related-reactions-traumatic-event (En Español) https://www.nctsn.org/resources/age-related-reactions-traumatic-event-sp Helping Teens with Traumatic Grief: Tips for Caregivers https://www.nctsn.org/resources/helping-teens-traumatic-grief-tips-caregivers (En Español) Helping School-Age Children with Traumatic Grief: Tips for Caregivers https://www.nctsn.org/resources/helping-school-age-children-traumatic-grief-tips-caregivers (En Español) https://www.nctsn.org/resources/helping-school-age-children-traumatic-grief-tips-caregivers-sp Helping Young Children with Traumatic Grief: Tips for Caregivers https://www.nctsn.org/resources/helping-young-children-traumatic-grief-tips-caregivers (En Español) https://www.nctsn.org/resources/helping-young-children-traumatic-grief-tips-caregivers-sp Once I Was Very Very Scared children’s book for young children https://piploproductions.com/stories/once/ (En Español) https://piploproductions.com/nuestros-cuentos/una-vez/ Psychological First Aid (PFA) PFA is an early intervention to support children, adolescents, adults, and families impacted by these types of events https://www.nctsn.org/resources/psychological-first-aid-pfa-field-operations-guide-2nd-edition (En Español) PFA Wallet Card Provides a quick reminder of the core actions https://www.nctsn.org/resources/psychological-first-aid-pfa-wallet-card (En Español) https://www.nctsn.org/resources/psychological-first-aid-pfa-wallet-card-sp PFA online training course https://www.nctsn.org/resources/psychological-first-aid-pfa-online (En Español) https://www.nctsn.org/resources/pfa-online-sp Parent Tips for Helping Infants and Toddlers https://www.nctsn.org/resources/pfa-parent-tips-helping-infants-and-toddlers-after-disasters (En Español) https://www.nctsn.org/resources/pfa-consejos-para-padres-como-ayudar-bebes-y-ninos-pequenos Parent Tips for Helping Preschoolers https://www.nctsn.org/resources/pfa-parent-tips-helping-preschool-age-children-after-disasters (En Español) https://www.nctsn.org/resources/pfa-consejos-para-padres-como-ayudar-ninos-de-edad-preescolar Parent Tips for Helping School-Age Children https://www.nctsn.org/resources/pfa-parent-tips-helping-school-age-children-after-disasters (En Español) https://www.nctsn.org/resources/pfa-consejos-para-padres-como-ayudar-ninos-de-edad-escolar Parent Tips for Helping Adolescents https://www.nctsn.org/resources/pfa-parent-tips-helping-adolescents (En Español) https://www.nctsn.org/resources/pfa-consejos-para-padres-como-ayudar-adolescentes Tips for Adults https://www.nctsn.org/resources/pfa-tips-adults (En Español) https://www.nctsn.org/resources/pfa-consejos-para-adultos Skills for Psychological Recovery (SPR) For community and mental health providers who plan to continue working with affected communities long-term https://www.nctsn.org/resources/skills-for-psychological-recovery (En Español) https://www.nctsn.org/resources/skills-for-psychological-recovery-sp SPR Online course https://www.nctsn.org/resources/skills-psychological-recovery-spr-online Help Kids Cope https://apps.apple.com/us/app/help-kids-cope/id1069028637 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nctsn.helpkidscope&pli=1 PFA Mobile https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pfa-mobile/id551079424?ls=1 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.nctsn.pfa.mobile Preparing Children After a Wildfire Damages Your Community https://www.nctsn.org/resources/preparing-children-after-a-wildfire-damages-your-community SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline Call or text 1-800-985-5990 (for Spanish, press “2”) to be connected to a trained counselor 24/7/365. Behavioral Health Disaster Response App https://store.samhsa.gov/product/samhsa-disaster-mobile-app/pep13-dkapp-1 Supporting Firefighter Families This app is intended for use by spouses and family members of firefighters who are interested in learning how to support their firefighter and care for themselves and their family through difficult times. Teladoc Free 24/7 telehealth for any non-emergency illnesses, including those who need help getting authorizations for non-narcotic medications. California Department of Insurance Insurance Support Workshop 10 AM – 5 PM Saturday January 18, 2025 10 AM – 1 PM Sunday January 19, 2025 Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center East Wing 1310 11th Street Santa Monica, CA 90401 Call (800) 927-4357 to schedule an appointment Entertainment Community Fund https://entertainmentcommunity.org/CAFires Offers financial assistance for disaster relief https://entertainmentcommunity.org/am-i-eligible-help Federal Disaster Assistance Resources (FEMA) https://www.disasterassistance.gov/ or 1800-621-3362 IATSE Walsh/Di Tolla/Spivak Foundation Disaster Relief https://iatse.net/take-action/disasterresponse/ LA Fed Labor Community Services Can assist with first and last-month rental assistance and help find permanent, long-term housing (cannot assist with deposits). Can also assist with rental, mortgage, or utility assistance. Fill out intake form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfToMjzqeTqF7GVEpPGFIyGUfWzoZNk3B1le7Zit820Bs2Xcw/viewform or email Marcos Juan marcos@lcs-la.org MPTF Offers financial assistance for disaster relief, fire-related intake calls will be prioritized. Call the MPTF intake line at (323) 634-3888, an MPTF social worker will return calls within 24 hours. Union Plus Offers financial assistance grants for disaster-relief to its members. The Abbey West Hollywood Offering free meals to evacuees and first responders AT&T Unlimited talk, text and data through Feb. 6 Babyletto Offering free replacement cribs. Families in need can claim this offer by contacting the brand directly at info@babyletto.com Be U Vietnamese Restaurant Free meals for fire evacuees and first responders 557 N Hoover St, Los Angeles, CA 90004 Cal-FIRE Evacuation Guide https://readyforwildfire.org/prepare-for-wildfire/go-evacuation-guide/ Calico Fish House Offering to feed evacuees and let them camp out in the restaurant's parking lot 16600 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA 92649 City of LA Resource Guide Resources for seniors https://lacity.gov/residents/community-assistance/senior-services Everytable Providing free meals to first responders until Jan. 12. Fatburger Via its food truck, the “Fatmobile,” will be serving up 10,000 meals at first responder sites and shelters GoodRx Offering free telehealth visits for Angelenos in need LA County Resource Guide https://lacounty.gov/emergency/ Lyft Free rides for evacuees Code “CAFIRERELIEF25” Mountain Mike’s Pizza Pasadena 4location will be offering free meals and a place to rest to first responders. Pie Free Pizza Free pizza for evacuees and people in need. Call (626) 541-0051to coordinate Planet Fitness Free access to showers, electrical outlets and wi-fi (locations throughout LA County). Access available 24/7 regardless of membership status. The Queen Mary Hotel Offering rooms for fire evacuees at $189. The reservation includes a voucher for a breakfast buffet for two people. Pet and Historical Preservation fees have also been waived. Shake Shack Offering evacuees free Shackburgers at any location across the county. The deal will be valid until Sunday. Sizzler Locations in Van Nuys, Los Feliz, Palmdale and Fox Hills are offering free meals to first responders and evacuees UBER Free rides for evacuees Code “WILDFIRE25” UFC Gym offering residents, first responders and others affected by the wildfires free access to locker rooms, showers, recovery services, electrical outlets, Wi-Fi and more until the end of January. U-Haul Opening its facilities across Southern California for 30 days of free self-storage to victims. The U-Box container disaster relief program is also available to assist evacuees and affected families. Verizon Free call, text and data Free wifi and charging stations in shelters World Central Kitchen Relief team in near Eaton Fire to feed first responders and families. YMCA LA Offering free showers and access at all their locations California Department of Insurance Wildfire Resources & Recommendations https://www.insurance.ca.gov/01-consumers/140-catastrophes/WildfireResources.cfm LA County Safe Clean-Up After Fire http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/wildfire/ LA County Assessor Disaster Relief https://assessor.lacounty.gov/tax-relief/disaster-relief Red Cross Disaster Action Team Disaster Action Team volunteers travel to the disaster site, assess the scope of the disaster, and if necessary, work with the victims to identify and meet the immediate needs of the displaced residents. A well-stocked Red Cross response vehicle contains blankets, water, snacks and toiletry kits for the comfort of the clients. Diapers, formula, and plush toys are also available for infants and children. Call 800-675-5799, the hotline is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. United Policyholders Non-profit organization that assists individuals with navigating their insurance policies and filing claims
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