Los Angeles Wildfires: Here’s How to Donate, Volunteer & Stay Informed 

As of January 9, nearly 180,000 Los Angeles, California area residents are under emergency evacuation orders due to wildfires in the Eaton, Palisades and Hollywood Hills neighborhoods. With so many people and businesses affected, we’ve rounded up a list of resources for local residents to stay informed and seek aid if needed, as well as a list of donation and volunteer opportunities for those outside of the region looking to help.

Please note this list will be updated as needed as the status of the fires changes.

Resources for Los Angeles Locals:

How to Stay Informed:

Below is a list of Instagram accounts, apps and websites to utilize for real-time updates and alerts.

• @losangelesfiredepartment: Resources, up-to-date information and alerts via LAFD.org/alerts.
• @lafdfoundation: Registered nonprofit for help and support.
• @watchdutyapp: Real-time updates with maps of fires/affected areas.
• @readylacounty: Register for phone, email and text alerts by registering at ready.lacounty.gov/emergency-notifications.
• @nws: Follow for real-time weather alerts.

How to Apply for Aid:

The Pro Beauty Association (@probeautyassoc) Disaster Relief Fund is dedicated to helping beauty professionals recover from natural disasters. In 2024, PBA was able to raise over $400,000 for 880 professionals, providing critical support when they needed it most. No PBA membership required to apply. Click here to apply and for more information.

Human Evacuation Shelters:

Here is a list of evacuation shelters available to those affected by the wildfires. 

• Los Angeles County Planet Fitness Centers: Planet Fitness is opening its door to residents, first responders and others affected by the wildfires raging across Los Angeles County. See the full list of 20+ locations here.
• Westwood Recreation Center: 1350 South Sepulveda Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90025
• El Camino Real Charter High School: 5440 Valley Circle Blvd Woodland Hills, CA 91367
• Pasadena Convention Center: 300 E Green St, Pasadena, CA 91101
• Ritchie Valens Recreation Center: 10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd. Pacoima, CA 91331
• Airbnb: Airbnb is offering free rentals to Los Angeles County residents in need of emergency housing, visit airbnb.org or call 211 for more information.

Animal Evacuation Shelters:

Here is a list of evacuation shelters available for both large and small animals needing shelter from the wildfires. 

• Los Angeles Equestrian Center: 480 W Riverside Dr, Burbank, CA 91506
• Pierce College Equestrian Center: 7100 El Rancho Drive, Woodland Hills 91371
• Rose Bowl Stadium: 1001 Rose Bowl Dr, Pasadena, CA 91103
• Agora Animal Care Center: 29525 Agoura Rd, Agoura Hills, CA 91301
• Pasadena Humane Society: 361 S Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105
• Pierce College Equestrian Center: 6201 Winnetka Ave, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
• Baldwin Park Animal Care Center: 4275 Elton St, Baldwin Park, CA 91706
• Carson Animal Care Center: 216 W Victoria St, Gardena, CA 90248
• Downey Animal Care Center: 1258 Garfield Ave, Downey, CA 90242
• Lancaster Animal Care Center: 5210 W Ave I, Lancaster, CA 93536
• Palmdale Animal Care Center: 38550 Sierra Hwy, Palmdale, CA 93550

Want to get involved? Here’s where to volunteer and donate:

How to Volunteer:

Here is a list of places those in the Los Angeles region can volunteer.

• Canine Rescue Club (@caninerescueclub): Support for displaced pets and animals. Volunteer at caninerescue.club/foster.
• My Safe LA (@mysafela): Partners with the LA Fire Department to enhance community resilience. Volunteer at mysafela.org/volunteer.
• Volunteer County of Los Angeles: Engages in various community support activities, including disaster response and recovery efforts. Volunteer at volunteer.lacounty.gov.
• American Red Cross Los Angeles Region: Urgent need for disaster shelter volunteers to support those displaced by the wildfires. Volunteer at redcross.org/local/california/los-angeles/volunteer.

Where to Donate:

Below is a list of places to donate to help those directly impacted by the Los Angeles area wildfires.

• PBA: The PBA Disaster Relief Fund is dedicated to helping beauty professionals recover from natural disasters. Donate here.
• Community Foundation’s Wildfire Recovery Fund: Supports intermediate and long-term recovery efforts for major California wildfires, as well as preparedness efforts. Donate here.
• California Fire Foundation: Provides immediate assistance to victims through programs like supplying disaster relief cash cards to those affected by wildfires. Visit cafirefoundation.org for more information.
• Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles: Assists in rebuilding homes for those affected by wildfires. Click here for more information.
• Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation: Registered 501 (c)(3) nonprofit that directly supports the Los Angeles Fire Department. Visit supportlafd.org for more information.
• World Central Kitchen: A nonprofit that immediately prepares and serves meals to communities impacted by natural disasters and humanitarian crises. Click here for more information.
• California State Parks Foundation: Donate directly to the Climate Crisis Relief Fund to help California State Park staff immediately replace lost work equipment, personal belongings and more. Visit act.calparks.org for more information.
• Los Angeles Regional Food Bank: Help provide meals for those displaced by the fires by donating to the LA Food Bank. Donate here.