Wildfire Response and Recovery Resources
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Local and State Resources:
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State Emergency Information:
CA Gov: 2025 Los Angeles Fires
Listos California
Cal Fire
County of Los Angeles Emergency Information:
Ready LA County | Are you prepared?
Emergency - COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Los Angeles Fire Department - Wildfire
Learning Continues - LA Unified School District (LAUSD)
Power Outages and Closures:
Power Outage Updates- Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
LA County Road Closures- Road Closures Website
LA County School Closures- LA County Office of Education Website
Information on the status of fires- State CalFire
Los Angeles Fire Department Alerts
County of Los Angeles Updates
Nearby Shelters:
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Lanark Recreation Center - 21816 Lanark Street, Canoga Park, CA 91304
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Van Nuys-Sherman Oaks Rec Center - 14201 Houston St, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
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Calvary Community Church, 5495 Via Rocas, Westlake Village, CA 91362
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Ritchie Valens Recreation Center - 10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Pacoima, CA 91331
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Pan Pacific Recreational Center - 7600 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036
Nearby Animal Shelters:
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(Small animals) Agoura Animal Care Center - 29525 Agoura Rd, Agoura Hills, CA 91301
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(Small animals) Palmdale Animal Care Center - 38550 Sierra Hwy, Palmdale
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(Large animals) Pomona Fairplex 1101 W McKinley Ave. Pomona
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(Large animals) Industry Hills Expo 16200 Temple Ave, City of Industry, CA 91744
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(Large animals) Hansen Dam Equestrian Center - 11127 Orcas Ave, Lake View Terrace, CA 91342
CalTrans/CHP closures:
Insurance Claims:
How to File a Claim
FEMA Assistance:
Assistance After a Disaster
US Small Business Administration (SBA) Loans:
Disaster Assistance
Report a Missing Person:
American Red Flag - Finding Friends and Family
Below is a list of resources for emergencies and disasters:
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Lutheran Disaster Response - Support Needed
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Over the last few days, multiple wildfires have broken out across Los Angeles County in California, with over 100,000 people under evacuation orders. Sparked by dry conditions, strong winds and a limited water supply, these fires have destroyed homes and businesses and have led to injuries and loss of life.
This disaster is just one of many — including hurricanes, war and famine — to which Lutheran Disaster Response is still responding. Your gifts to Lutheran Disaster Response equip us to respond quickly and generously, wherever and whenever disaster may strike.
Firefighting efforts continue in Southern California, and we won’t know the full impact until the fires are extinguished. Even as these fires still burn, Lutheran Disaster Response is here to support the families and communities that will be rebuilding their lives.
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As Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton said in her statement about the wildfires, "The prophet Isaiah writes that even when fires rage, the final word is faith, not fear. God redeems us and calls us by name to be agents of healing and hope, even amid staggering loss. In faith, we respond through prayer, accompaniment and action."
Lutheran Disaster Response is coordinating with the Southwest California Synod and Pacifica Synod to assess the needs of people impacted by the wildfires. We will work with them to address immediate needs amid the destruction and assist with recovery efforts for months and years to come.
Unfortunately, disasters such as these are increasing across the globe and in your neighborhoods. By giving to Lutheran Disaster Response, you allow us to mobilize quickly for wildfires and other disasters, giving the gift of relief today and resilience tomorrow. Will you give today?
More information
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Read Bishop Eaton's statement about the LA wildfires here.
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Learn more about wildfire response at ELCA.org/wildfires.
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Find current updates from the Lutheran Disaster Response team at facebook.com/ELCALDR.