Rebuilding Center

A one-stop shop for Los Angeles City residents impacted by the fire to go for anything they need from the City when rebuilding their homes or businesses under the expedited and streamlined process created under Mayor Bass’ emergency executive order No 4.

Hours: Open Monday – Friday, 10 AM – 8 PM; Saturday & Sunday, 10 AM – 4 PM

Location: 1828 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025

Coping with Stress from Natural Disasters

The California Department of Public Health, Injury and Violence Prevention Branch (CDPH/IVPB) and the California Department of Social Service, Office of Child Abuse Prevention (CDSS/OCAP)’s, Essentials for Childhood (EfC) Initiative, and All Children Thrive, California (ACT) have released “Coping with Stress from Natural Disasters.”

This new resource is intended to support parents and caregivers as they navigate potential challenges after experiencing a natural disaster. The resource includes actionable steps that parents and caregivers can take to care for themselves, their children, and their community. Below are copies in English, Spanish, Armenian, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Tagalog, and Vietnamese.

• Coping with Stress from Natural Disasters_English
• Coping with Stress from Natural Disasters_Spanish
• Coping with Stress from Natural Disasters_Armenian
• Coping with Stress from Natural Disasters_Traditional Chinese
• Coping with Stress from Natural Disasters_Simplified Chinese
• Coping with Stress from Natural Disasters_Korean
• Coping with Stress from Natural Disasters_Tagalog
• Coping with Stress from Natural Disasters_Vietnamese

LAC ECE Response Team Community Call

The L.A. County Early Childhood Education (LAC ECE) Response Team is holding Community Calls regarding the Los Angeles wildfire emergency. As we move forward together to serve our youngest children, early care and education providers and community members are invited to learn about the latest guidance for child care environments, updates to early care and education policies, the availability of supplies to operate safely, and how to access additional resources. 

Previous Webinars:

February 20, 2025

• Response Team Community Call PowerPoint Slides
• SPANISH_ Response Team Community Call PowerPoint Slides
• CHINESE_ Response Team Community Call
• Link to Recording, Passcode: d1.aoYfg
• Color Your Heart Activity
• Manifestations-of-Grief

February 6, 2025

• Response Team Community Call PowerPoint Slides – 2.6.25
• Link to Recording, Passcode: VX*R$4F!

Thursday, Jan 30, 2025

• Response Team Community Call PowerPoint Slides – 1.30. 25
• Link to Recording, Passcode: !o$3P@z7

Thursday, Jan 23, 2025

• Response Team Community Call PowerPoint Slides – 1.23.25
• Link to the recording, Passcode: &hYutmE6
• Coping Skills for Stress Relief PowerPoint Slides 1.23.25 Spanish
• Coping Skills for Stress Relief PowerPoint Slides 1.23.25 Chinese Traditional

Thursday, January 16, 2025

• Response Team Community Call PowerPoint 
• Traditional Chinese_ ECE Response 2025 Wildfire PowerPoint
• Spanish_ECE Response 2025 Wildfire Spanish PowerPoint 
• English_DPH-Presentation-Fire Cleanup for Childcare Providers
• Español_DPH-Presentation-Fire Cleanup for Childcare Providers
• Traditional Chinese_DPH-Presentation-Fire Cleanup for Childcare Providers
• Link to the recording, Passcode: 9uvMtsR*
• Community Call Webinar Information in Español

LA County Recovers: For essential information and LA County resources to support families impacted by wildfires

• Los Angeles County Emergency Incident Response consists of real-time evacuation, shelter, and other information
• Department of Public Health: Fire, Safety and Health Information: The Department of Public Health has resources on  Fire Safety and Health Information.  The information is in English and Spanish and focuses on safe clean-up after fires, food safety tips, power outages, and mental health support.
• Los Angeles County Smoke Advisory:  The LA County Health Officer issued a Smoke Advisory press release due to the unhealthy air quality.  The advisory includes helpful guidance for schools from the California Department of Education.
• Los Angeles Department of Public Health:  Essential information and resources to support families impacted by wildfires.

Pacific Oaks College Distribution Flyer

Trauma-Informed Self-Regulation & Mindfulness Workshop

Click here for flyer in English

Información en español aquí

Returning to a Child Care Facility After a Wildfire

• Ash Clean-up and Safety in Child Care Sites Without Fire Damage
• How to determine if it is safe for children to play outside?
• Indoor & Outdoor Cleaning

Información en español aquí

Get Smart about Wildfire Smoke – Clear Guidelines for Schools and Wildfire Smoke

FEDERAL ASSISTANCE – Deadline to Apply For FEMA and SBA is March 31, 2025

FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers

Two FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers will open tomorrow in Los Angeles County to assist Californians who experienced damage to their primary home, personal property loss or have disaster-caused emergency needs related to the wildfires. At the center, people can get help applying for federal assistance, speak to representatives from state and federal agencies, receive updates on their FEMA application for assistance and learn about the appeals process. Hours and locations are as follows:

• UCLA Research Park West
  10850 West Pico Blvd.
  Los Angeles, CA 90064
  Hours of operation – Daily: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Altadena Disaster Recovery Center
  540 W. Woodbury Road
  Altadena, CA 91001
  Hours of operation – Daily: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

More information linked HERE.

Individual assistance is available through FEMA, register through:

• • Online at DisasterAssistance.gov. Applying online is the easiest, fastest, and most convenient way to apply
  • On the FEMA App for mobile devices.
  • Call the FEMA helpline at 1-800-621-3362: 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. (PST). Help is available in most languages.
  •  Watch an accessible video about how to apply here.
  • Public Counsel: FAQs on FEMA Financial Assistance

What is individual assistance?

• Individual assistance consists of multiple federal programs to help disaster survivors start to recover. These programs include, but are not limited to advanced financial assistance, housing and rental assistance, funds for repair/replacement of damaged homes, disaster legal services, disaster unemployment assistance and other needs assistance.

Support for Small Business:

• Assistance for small businesses is available through the federal Small Business Administration (SBA)
• Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity:
  • Submitting insurance claims, signing up for no-cost legal aid, accessing capital and other resources, including grants and loans as well as local, state, and federal contracting opportunities. The DEO Office of Small Business hosts a Small Business Concierge and helps with information and technical assistance, financial resources, and referrals to partner organizations for programs and services.
  • Office of Small Business: (844) 432-4900 ● Monday – Friday ● 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
• The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Small Business Recovery Fund to support small businesses impacted by the Eaton and Palisades wildfires. Applications are now open for eligible businesses located in the affected zip codes to receive grants up to $25,000 based on annual income.
  • The Chamber has partnered with Lendistry, a trusted Los Angeles-based small business lender specializing in community-focused recovery, to administer the grants and provide capital solutions to aid rebuilding efforts. Applications are reviewed first-come, first-served and are open through June 6 or until funds are exhausted.

How do I file an insurance claim?

• • Visit Resources to Help Recent Wildfire Victims (California Department of Insurance) for multi-lingual tips on preparing for an insurance claim. Another helpful resource is Top Ten Tips for Wildfire Claimants.

California Department of Social Services

• Provider Information Notice (PIN): PIN 24-06-CCLD: Use of the Everbridge Emergency Notification System
• Emergency Disaster Relief Guidance and Resources for Los Angeles and Ventura Counties Related to Wildfires

Talking to Children about the Fires

• 11 ways parents can help children cope with fires (Children’s Hospital of Orange County):  Click here
• Zero to Three – Coping with Trauma and Stress in the Face of Wildfires:  Read the article
• “Trinka and Sam: The Big Fire Book:  Your child may feel more comfortable opening up about their feelings over the fire by reading a book where the characters experience a fire as well. “Trinka and Sam: The Big Fire” is available for download in English and also available for download in Spanish from The National Child Traumatic Stress Network.

Mental Health

• Trauma-Informed Care Disaster Relief Support  – Drew CDC can connect you to trauma-informed supports, disaster relief, and community support networks that can help with both mental and physical challenges (such as food and housing).

OTHER RESOURCES

• Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) Wildfire and Windstorm Resources:  Wildfire and Windstorm Resources/Recursos para Incendios Forestales y Tormentas de Viento
• N95 Masks are available at ALL Los Angeles Public Library Locations:  https://www.lapl.org/be-ready 

For questions or more information contact ECE_Response@ph.lacounty.gov