Resources For Film Workers Affected by the L.A. Wildfires

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The devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area have displaced thousands of people, many of whom now need help. If you’ve been impacted by the fires, help is available.
In addition to the list of resources below, some of the IA locals have additional resources, such as members offering spare rooms to other members. If you’re a union member, please check with your local, as they may have additional resources, and fellow members may be offering immediate help.
- The County of Los Angeles Emergency Map is a comprehensive list of available shelters: www.lacounty.gov/emergency
- California Fire Map is the most up-to-date evacuation map and fire information for all fires in California https://www.fire.ca.gov
- FEMA Disaster Assistance Program provides information and support for impacted individuals and businesses: www.disasterassistance.gov
- The Red Cross is assisting with evacuations and operating shelters: https://www.redcross.org/local/california/los-angeles/about-us/our-work/wildfires-response.html
- The Directors Guild Foundation is offering financial assistance for DGA members: (310) 289-2037 or [email protected] or www.directorsguildfoundation.org
- The MPTF and Entertainment Community Foundation are offering immediate and longer-term assistance: https://mptf.com/services/ and https://entertainmentcommunity.org/
- The Employment Development Department can help if you are out of work due to the fires: https://edd.ca.gov/
- The California Department of Insurance is providing support for impacted homeowners: https://www.insurance.ca.gov/ or 1 (800) 927-4357.
- The California Department of Public Health can provide replacements of important documents like birth certificates: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/
- The California DMV can help replace lost or damaged driver's licenses in person at a DMV office or by calling 1 (800) 777-0133 or www.dmv.ca.gov (DMV account is required)
- County Alert Systems: The following southern California counties have alert systems where they will issue alerts to residents via email and text:
- LA County: www.notifyla.org
- Ventura County: https://www.readyventuracounty.org/vc-alert/
- Orange County: https://www.ocgov.com/about-county/emergency
- Santa Barbara County: https://www.countyofsb.org/2738/Know-Your-Alerts-Stay-Informed
- San Diego County: https://www.alertsandiego.org/
- Riverside County: https://rivcoready.org/alert-rivco
- San Bernardino County: https://oes.sbcounty.gov/stay-informed/
Congresswoman Judy Chu has links to resources for those affected by the Eaton Fire on her website, including fire updates, evacuation center/staging area locations, areas facing evacuation orders, animal evacuation centers, and road closures. Here’s the link: https://chu.house.gov/EatonFire
Uber and Lyft Promotions for those affected by the wildfires:
Uber: Residents in Los Angeles County who’ve been ordered to vacate their homes can get a credit from Uber to get to an evacuation site. The $40 will only be valid for trips to an active shelter and by using the code WILDFIRE25.
Lyft: Lyft said it will offer $25 vouchers, valid for two trips, to 500 customers from now until midnight on Jan. 15. Use the code CAFIRERELIEF25 to get the promotion.
Airbnb
211 LA is partnering with Airbnb to offer help to those who live in an evacuation zone and have been displaced by the wildfires.
Those who have been displaced may be eligible for an emergency stay at an Airbnb.
Here’s the link: https://care.211cs.org/public-survey/86c5adf88e2a29c103df24ba5f48cd3f6cf9a9171207a15954dbb8b9649429f0
Comprehensive Spreadsheet of Resources Put Together by Mutual Aid LA
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KMk34XY5dsvVJjAoD2mQUVHYU_Ib6COz6jcGH5uJWDY/edit?gid=0#gid=0
Crisis Counseling for Disaster Situations
The Disaster Distress Helpline: 800-985-5990