WHERE TO FIND INFORMATION

Los Angeles Fire Department

Resources, up-to-date information and alerts via LAFD.org/alerts.

Watch Duty

Watch Duty, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, alerts you of nearby wildfires and firefighting efforts in real-time.

Alert LA County

Phone, email and text alerts by registering here:  ready.lacounty.go/emergency-notifications

National Weather Service

View active weather alerts from the National Weather Service by registering here: alerts.weather.gov

ANIMAL EVACUATION SHELTERS

Due to the ongoing Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire in Los Angeles County, the following shelters are available for animals affected by the evacuation orders. Please note capacity details and staffing information:

Large Animals

• Lancaster Animal Care Center 5210 W Ave I, Lancaster, CA 93536
• Antelope Valley Fair 2551 W Avenue H, Lancaster, CA 93536
• Industry Hills Expo 16200 Temple Ave, City of Industry, CA 91744
• Capacity for 200 horses; not staffed by DACC
• Pomona Fairplex 1101 W Mckinley Ave, Pomona, CA 91768
• Receiving horses and dogs (temporary kennels)

Small Animals

• Baldwin Park Animal Care Center 4275 Elton St, Baldwin Park, CA 91706
• Carson Animal Care Center 216 W Victoria St, Gardena, CA 90248
• Castaic Animal Care Center 31044 North Charlie Canyon Road, Castaic, CA 91384
• Downey Animal Care Center 11258 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
• Agoura Animal Care Center 29525 Agoura Road, Agoura, CA 91301
• Pasadena Humane 361 S Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105 (Only accepts small animals within its jurisdiction)

HOW TO VOLUNTEER

Canine Rescue Club

Support for displaced pets and animals. Volunteer here: www.caninerescue.club/foster

MySafe:LA

Partners with the LA Fire Department to enhance community resilience. Volunteer here:  www.mysafela.org/volunteer

Volunteer County of Los Angeles

Engages in various community support activities, including disaster response and recovery efforts.  Volunteer here:  volunteer.lacounty.gov

American Red Cross Los Angeles Region

Urgent need for disaster shelter volunteers to support those displaced by the wildfires. 

Volunteer here:  www.redcross.org/local/california/los-angeles/volunteer.html

HOW TO DONATE

Community Foundation’s Wildfire Recovery Fund

Supports intermediate and long-term recovery efforts for major California wildfires, as well as preparedness efforts.  Website:  www.calfund.org/funds/wildfire-recovery-fund

California Fire Foundation

Provides immediate assistance to victims through programs like supplying disaster relief cash cards to those affected by wildfires. Website:  www.cafirefoundation.org

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles

Assists in rebuilding homes for those affected by wildfires.  Website:  www.habitatla.org/support-us 

LAFD Foundation

Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit for help and support the LAFD. Website:  www.supportlafd.org

World Central Kitchen

Nonprofit that immediately prepares and serves meals to communities impacted by natural disasters and during humanitarian crises. Website:  www.wck.org/news/first-alert-ca-fires-jan25