Resources for Fires and Disaster in Southern California — Updated 1/15/2024
Resources for Friends/Family Affected by the Fires
- Cal Fire https://readyforwildfire.org/
prepare-for-wildfire/ has guidance related to preparing for and preventing wildfires, and what to do afterward. - After the Fire USA https://afterthefireusa.org/ is a clearinghouse for firestorm-related information and resources.
- United Policyholders https://uphelp.org/ is a nonprofit that helps people understand their insurance situation and fight for your rights.
- NCTSN has resources to help kids and families:
- Simple activities to do with children or teens: https://bit.ly/4gMQrj7 For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/425zdsN
- Trinka and Sam: The Big Fire is a book that helps young children and their families talk about worries they may have after experiencing a wildfire. To download this resource, visit: https://bit.ly/4j3rZvo Also available in Spanish: https://bit.ly/40qusZw
- For more information visit UCLA’s Wildfire Resources for Recovery and Support https://www.uclahealth.org/news/release/wildfire-resources-recovery-and-support
If You Want to Help
- Wings of Rescue, in partnership with Paws For Life K9 Rescue, is flying dogs and cats from Los Angeles City shelters to Washington to create the critical space needed to accommodate pets impacted by the wildfires raging across California.
- The Pasadena Humane Society has taken in hundreds of animals since the wildfires started and anticipates the arrival of many more. You can support their efforts by donating here: https://bit.ly/3Prc8t9
- The Wildfire Recovery Fund administered by the California Community Foundation (CFF) targets underserved, hard-to-reach communities, advancing long-term recovery efforts for Californians who need it most. You can support that effort by contributing here: https://bit.ly/424egyj
- World Central Kitchen (WCK) is providing meals to first responders and families in need. You can support its efforts by making a donation here: https://bit.ly/40c9RXK
- You can also support the LA Fire Department https://supportlafd.org/
donate/ directly. - More information: https://www.npr.org/2025/01/11/nx-s1-5254106/an-army-of-community-volunteers-springs-into-action-as-la-fires-rage
Local Mental Health Resources
This document contains the information for various resources in Rhode Island and Massachusetts for Counseling and Mental Health Centers, Car Safety, Eating Disorder Treatment, Food & Housing Assistance, Work & Education, Injury Prevention, Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence, LGBTQ+, Nutrition Services & Dieticians, Substance Use, Bullying, Rhode Island Social Workers, Rhode Island Psychologists, and Rhode Island Psychiatrists.