Our hearts are with our workforce, patients, families, and friends in the San Gabriel Valley and throughout LA County as we see the impact of these devasting fires and winds.

We continue to provide safe, compassionate care to our community and have compiled some resources to help those who are being impacted by this disaster.

Where to Get Help After a Disaster

Visit this website to find out how to get support from FEMA, American Red Cross and Salvation Army, and to learn how to:

• Replace lost identification and records
• Get employment assistance and job services
• Find food assistance programs
• Get insurance and rebuilding assistance 
• Get tax and other assistance 

American Red Cross:
Learn how to begin cleaning up and recovering after a home fire. 

FEMA
After the fire.

How to apply for Disaster Relief Assistance

California Department of Insurance
Top Ten Tips for Wildfire Claimants

LA City
Wildfire Recovery Resources

Disaster Recovery Centers

Resources for individuals and families impacted by the fires. 

Open 7 days a week 9AM-8PM

Eastside Location:3035 E. Foothill Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107

Westside Location:10850 Pico Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90064

Insurance Workshops

Talk to staff from California Department of Insurance at Insurance Support Workshops in Pasadena and Santa Monica.

DMV Suspends Fees

For qualifying individuals impacted by the Eaton, Palisades, Hurst, Woodley, and Linda fires, the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has waived the fees for those who have lost their driver’s license, ID card, vehicle registration, or title. Sticker replacements can now be requested at no cost. Deadlines for vehicle registrations and title transfers are extended, and no late penalties will be applied during this period. For more information, visit the DMV webpage by clicking here or call 1 (800) 777-0133. 

Be Vigilant: What to Look Out For

Unfortunately, some people are taking advantage of this tragedy. Scammers may pretend to be disaster workers and seek money for their services. Remember, federal, state, and local disaster workers do not ask for or accept money, and they will never charge for disaster assistance, inspections or help with applications.

Here are some suggestions to protect yourself and your private information:

• Beware of financial scams. As a trusted 501c3 nonprofit, Huntington does not fundraise on platforms like GoFundMe or others. If you receive a campaign link suggesting the donations benefit Huntington Health, consider it suspicious.
• Make sure you are on the legitimate website of agencies and other businesses when applying for aid.
• Exercise a high-level of caution before clicking on external links sent to you by email.
• Protect your private information. Be wary of providing this information to anyone who calls you soliciting it.
• No government relief agency will call asking for personal information.
• Government workers carry ID.
• Applications for FEMA relief programs are online for free.
• Be wary of offers to fill out, assist with, or expedite an application.
• Be wary of unsolicited offers.
• Get multiple written estimates and make sure debris removal is included.
• Research the company and ask for references.
• Check for current proof of insurance.
• Never pay in full until a job is complete.

Informational & Helpful Resources

Evacuation Zones

Keep up to date on the current evacuation zones within the San Gabriel Valley from CalFire and Los Angeles Times.

Get real-time fire updates and alerts on your phone from Watch Duty.

Evacuation Centers

If you are subject to emergency evacuation, you can head to the following evacuation centers:

• Pasadena Convention Center at 300 E. Green St., Pasadena, CA 91101. Parking is available at the parking structure across the street from the Convention Center, located at 155 E. Green St. Please enter from Marengo Ave. The Humane Society is on-site to accept pets for boarding. Service animals will be allowed inside the Convention Center.
• Arcadia Community Center at 365 Campus Dr., Arcadia, CA 91007

Additional shelters outside of the San Gabriel Valley:

• Westwood Recreation Center: 1350 S. Sepulveda, Los Angeles
• El Camino Real Charter High School: 5440 Valley Circle Blvd., Woodland Hills
• Ritchie Valens Recreation Center: 10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Pacoima
• Sepulveda Recreation Center: Address: 8825 Kester Avenue, Panorama City

Temporary Housing

Airbnb: 211 LA is partnering with Airbnb to offer free temporary housing for people displaced from their homes due to wildfires. More info here.

Big Bear: The popular retreat spot has also offered evacuees a peaceful place to turn to for rest and regathering. A collection of vacation homes and hotels is listed on this page, which has been created specifically for the needs of fire evacuees.

Hilton Hotels and American Express: are donating 20,000 hotel room nights at no charge to impacted families and individuals across the Greater Los Angeles area. To determine your eligibility for assistance, you need to apply through the non-profit organization 211 LA. 

Queen Mary: The Queen Mary hotel in Long Beach announced that it will be pricing rooms for fire evacuees at $189. The reservation will include a voucher for a breakfast buffet for two people. The reservation will also waive pet and Historical Preservation fees.

Visit Anaheim: People affected by the wildfires can visit Visit Anaheim’s official website and find special hotel offers and assistance.

Donations Available

For those affected by the Eaton Fire, the Rose Bowl has become a pop-up donation site where people in need can pick up food, clothing, toiletries, baby items and more. 1001 Rose Bowl Dr, Pasadena, CA 91103

Donated items are also available at the Community Center of La Canada Flintridge. 4469 Chevy Chase Dr, La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011

Power Outages

Outage Map | Pasadena Water and Power

SoCalEdison: Check Outage Status

Road Closures

Road Closures Website

Unsafe Drinking Water

The Eaton Fire caused damage to several City of Pasadena water reservoirs/tanks and pump stations, potentially impacting water quality. Do not drink tap water in the affected areas. Learn more here.

Utilities

AT&T: The telecommunications company announced it is offering wildfire areas unlimited data, talk and text through Feb. 6. Visit their official site for a list of valid zip codes.

Verizon: It will waive call, text and data charges for customers in hardest hit areas. The company also deployed free WiFi and charging stations at three wildfire shelters.

Phone Charging & Wi-Fi

Arcadia Community Center: Located at 375 Campus Dr., Arcadia. 

Octavia’s Bookshelf: The bookstore offers free WiFi if needed, as well as a place to charge your phone. Located at 1353 N Hill Ave, Pasadena.

Showers & WiFi Access

Planet Fitness: The fitness chain is offering evacuees and first responders free access to their facilities, including showers, locker rooms, and WiFi. Offer is valid until Jan. 15 Please contact your nearest Planet Fitness for more information.

Crunch Gym: The gymnasium chain announced it will open 20 locations across Los Angeles for any evacuees or first responders that need to shower, recharge phones or rest.

Food Assistance

Los Angeles Regional Food Bank:  The organization working with its network of more than 600 partner agencies to assess needs during the SoCal wildfire emergency.
If you need food assistance in Los Angeles County, visit their website for the nearest location.

Blaze Pizza: The Glendale Galleria site will give away 11-inch pizzas for free, with options ranging from four cheese, pepperoni, Red Vine and Herbivore. Blaze is at 3210 Glendale Galleria, in Glendale.

Tatsu Ramen: The restaurant will provide free takeout orders of plant-based Hippie Bowl to first responders and evacuees. Located at 319-9 S Arroyo Pkwy, Pasadena.  Hours offered noon to 3 p.m.

Yeastie Boys: Bagel Truck is offering free bagels to evacuees and first responders outside of Pasadena Convention Center. Located at Pasadena Convention Center, 300 E Green St., Pasadena.

World Central Kitchen: Truck offering free meals to evacuees and first responders outside of Pasadena Convention Center. Located at Pasadena Convention Center, 300 E Green St., Pasadena.

Childcare

The YMCA is pleased to offer free childcare for children of first responders, essential workers and families who have been displaced, evacuated or who have otherwise experienced loss. Limited spaces are available. To find your nearest YMCA, please visit ymcala.org/locations.  

Supportive Space for Youth and Teens

To support families impacted by the Eaton Fire, LA County Parks Care Camps will provide youth and teens with a supportive space for fun and recreation including music, arts and crafts, sports activities and field trips to the LA County Natural History Museum, La Brea Tar Pits, Dodger Stadium, & more. Breakfast, snacks, and lunch will be provided daily; teens will also get supper. Open Monday, January 13 to January 31, 2025. For more information, visit: Care Camp for Youth Impacted by Eaton Fire.

Animals

Eaton Fire Animal Rescue Hotline: (626) 577-3752

• You can call to report found animals (including pets, livestock, exotics and wildlife), lost animals, or animals left behind in an evacuated home or property.
• You can view found pets that are currently sheltered at Pasadena Humane Society here.
• You can post lost pets, including a photo and description, here.

Dogtopia in Pasadena is offering three free days and discounting rates for longer stays for the dogs of Eaton Fire victims.

Smoke Exposure & Health Care

Pasadena Public Health Declares Local Health Emergency Due to Impacts of Eaton Fire

Smoke Exposure Tips from Daryl Banta, MD, Pulmonologist and Medical Director of Pulmonology and Critical Care

My heart goes out to all those affected by the unprecedented wildfires currently affecting Los Angeles.  As a result of the wind, smoke, and dangerous fires, air quality throughout Pasadena and Los Angeles is at hazardous levels. 

Here are a few tips to consider:

Get early medical attention.  Exposure to unhealthy air and smoke is harmful.  If you experience severe cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, chest pain, dizziness or confusion after smoke exposure, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms may worsen over time depending on the amount of exposure.

Follow evacuations orders.  Evacuation orders indicate an immediate threat to life.  If emergency management representatives tell you to evacuate, gather important items and travel to a safe location away from the affected area.

Organize a fire safety plan.   Before a need to evacuate your home arises, it is important to create a fire safety plan. Gather everyone in your household, walk them through the house, and let them know the exits and escape routes.

Check local air quality.  Use your weather application to determine the Air Quality Index (AQI).  An AQI more than 101 indicates dangerous levels in sensitive groups.

Stay indoors.  If you are able to shelter at home, make sure to close all your windows and doors. You do not want to let any outside smoke enter your home.  You should turn on your air conditioner if you have one.  Make sure you keep the fresh air intake closed and allow air to recirculate in your home.  Make sure to change your air filter if it has not been changed recently.

Avoid any strenuous activities if you have medical conditions including chronic heart or lung disease. Exposure to smoke and unhealthy air could potentially increase risk for stroke and heart attacks.   

Wear a mask. If outdoor activities are essential during particularly smoky or poor air conditions, an N95 mask with proper fitting is recommended. LA County Libraries are currently giving out free N95 masks.

Additional tips from Pasadena Public Health

Protect yourself from wildfire smoke:

• Shut windows.
• Turn off your vents to the outside.
• Use portable air cleaners/air purifiers inside.
• Reduce physical activity to reduce inhalation of smoky air.
• Wear a well-fitting respiratory mask, gloves, long-sleeved shirts, and long pants when cleaning up ash. Avoid skin contact. If you do get ash on your skin, wash it off immediately. Some wet ash can cause chemical burns.
• Monitor children and young adults, and do not allow children to play with ash or be in an area where ash-covered materials are being disturbed.
• Clean ash off pets.
• If you experience chest pain, chest tightness or shortness of breath, seek medical care immediately.

Where to Find Care

Click here to find Huntington care locations.

Huntington Hospital has remained open throughout the disaster to provide emergency and inpatient care to those most in need. Most elective procedures at the hospital have resumed, and all Huntington Health Physicians medical offices are open, as are all imaging centers.

Mental Health

If you or a loved one is struggling with a mental health crisis or considering suicide, call or text 988. You can also click here to use 988 Lifeline Chat. In cases of immediate danger, call 9-1-1.

The Los Angeles County ACCESS Center remains open and operational at this time as the entry point for mental health services, information and referrals. Call 1-800-854-7771.

How You Can Help

Donations to Our Hospital

We are so grateful for the outpouring of support for our community. In lieu of sending food or other items, please consider making a gift. You can direct a donation of any amount toward the program of your choice, including caregiver wellness or area of greatest need. https://giving.huntingtonhospital.com/donate