Emergency Preparedness and Information

There are many resources to help not only the hearing loss community but people in general. Please review our local, state, and national resources below. If you have suggestions or corrections, please email us at info@hlaa-la.org.

Local Resources

Office of the California Governor – Gavin Newsom
Ready LA County – Office of Emergency Management (OEM)

The County of Los Angeles OEM, also known as Ready LA, provides preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation efforts for emergencies and disasters that impact Los Angeles County. OEM coordinates the development of critical emergency management plans and works with county departments, local governments, and other stakeholders to ensure effective emergency operations and community resilience. This agency provides information before, during, and after disasters through the Alert LA County emergency notification system. It serves as the official source of information from the county during a large-scale emergency. To stay up to date with new information released by Ready LA, visit their website.

Los Angeles County Fire Department:

Website: https://fire.lacounty.gov/
Social Media:

Road Conditions and Closures

For information regarding current road conditions and closures you may visit the following:

 

Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) and Air Quality

CAL FIRE

The team at California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) serves and safeguards the people and protects the property and resources of California by providing up-to-date information regarding all wildfires in California. The statewide fire map can be found here.

InciWeb

InciWeb provides an incident overview of current wildfires and emergency incidents in the state. For information regarding public information, fire and smoke maps, weather updates, evacuation maps, news coverage and live updates, please visit the website here.

California Resources

California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES)

Cal OES is responsible for overseeing and coordinating emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and homeland security activities within the state of California. Cal OES regularly dispatches team members to join first responders, emergency leaders and those impacted by disasters that threaten public safety, to tell their stories and provide information essential to the public. To get preparedness resources visit the website here.

The American Red Cross – Los Angeles Region

The American Red Cross is one member of the local, state, and federal disaster response community. During a disaster, the Red Cross provides shelter, food, emotional support, health services, clean-up supplies and comfort items. Visit the link here for evacuation shelter updates, disaster relief, and updates on the Pacific Palisades, Eaton, and Hurst Fires.

  • Los Angeles Region: phone (310) 445-9900
    1450 South Central Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90021
  • Western Los Angeles Chapter: phone (310) 394-3773 1450
    11th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401

To find open shelters via the American Red Cross please visit their website here.

Their Safe and Well website provides a central location for people in disaster areas to register their status, and for their loved ones to access that information. Visit the Safe and Well website here.

2-1-1 California

2-1-1 operates nationwide and connects callers to human service This service operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, even during disasters. Information and resources may be provided for a variety of needs including shelter, cell phone power stations, rent/utility assistance, and disaster response programs. Dial 211 from your phone to speak with a trained information and referral specialist. Calls are routed to service centers based on your geographic location. You can also call (800) 339-6993 or visit their website here to obtain a list of local resources.

California Wildfires Statewide Recovery Resources (CA.GOV)

For statewide recovery resources such as Local Assistance, Services, Debris Removal, Housing, Financial Assistance and Local Assistance Centers visit the Statewide Wildfire Recovery Resource page here.

California Fire Foundation – Wildfire Relief Fund

The Wildfire Relief Fund is designed to assist residents in the aftermath of a disaster. Immediate needs for survivors may include shelter, food, cash, and other basic needs. Recovery is often more complex and depends on the scope of the disaster and an affected community’s specific context and needs. For these reasons, the Wildfire Relief Fund supports both immediate disaster relief and long-term recovery efforts for those affected by California wildfires. For more information, visit their website here.

California Department of Insurance

The California Department of Insurance offers resources to help survivors of wildfires. For information on claims and loss management, residential property claims guide and a home inventory guide, please visit their website website here.

National Resources

SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline

800-985-5990 (24 hours)

Website: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline

This helpline, through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), can provide immediate counseling to anyone who is seeking help.

SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator

Visit the website here: https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/

This line is available 24 hours/day and 7 days/week. The Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator provides information and a search tool for behavioral health and substance abuse/addiction services in the United States and U.S. Territories. You can access the free and confidential treatment provider search tool using the link listed above. After completing the search criteria, you can view a list of treatment providers and detailed information about each provider.

You may also call (800) 662-4357 to receive free and confidential information about mental health and substance abuse treatment services in your area.

National Weather Service

Updated information on current weather conditions can be found here.

Ready.Gov

This website provides emergency updates, disaster preparedness tips and resources. You can sign up to receive emergency updates on your cell phone or download an app for updates. The Ready.Gov site also provides links to local city and county Emergency Management Departments. For more information, please visit the Ready.gov website.

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Visit the FEMA website for information here.

Find open shelters near you by texting SHELTER and your zip code to 4FEMA (43362).

Example: Shelter 01234 (Standard text message rates apply)

To Register for FEMA Disaster Assistance: Online: www.disasterassistance.gov Phone: 800-621-3362, TTY 800-462-7585

FEMA tips on how to find short-term and long-term housing after a disaster can be found here.

Rebuilding After a Fire

  • FEMA offers a fact sheet on Rebuilding after a Wildfire which can be found here.
  • Insurance information on wildfires can be found on the Insurance Information Institute website here.
  • Free Legal Advice offers information on Fire Insurance: Rebuilding Your Home after a Fire, which can be found here.

Thank you for Resource For Living for the information above.

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