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Grant Assistance to a Household:
- Special Needs Assistance Grants: $770 one-time payment to afford immediate needs like food, water, hygiene, and transportation.
- FEMA Individual Assistance - For Housing: The maximum amount a homeowner can receive through the FEMA Individual Assistance grant program for home repair and replacement, and for temporary housing, is up to $43,600.
- FEMA Individual Assistance - For Other Needs: Another $43,600 is available in the form of a grant from FEMA to cover medical expenses, damage to a vehicle, household items/property, funeral expenses, moving/storage, and childcare expenses, etc.
To Apply for FEMA Assistance Click Here.
Small Business Administration Loans for Homeowners and Renters:
- SBA loans can cover up to $100,000 of personal property loss (i.e., furniture, clothing, automobiles) and up to $500,000 of a homeowner's real property loss (i.e., home repair).
- Second homes and vacation homes are not eligible.
- Loans are for up to 30 years with a maximum interest rate of 4%.
- First payment and interest accrual are deferred for the first 12 months.
To Apply for SBA assistance, Click Here.
Report Housing Violations to the Los Angeles Housing Department
LAHD is responsible for investigating complaints about unsafe living conditions and code violations at multifamily rental properties within the City of Los Angeles. File a Code complaint and let an inspector assess the situation or call (866) 557-7368 https://housingapp.lacity.org/Rent/InvestigationEnforcement/IEComplaintForm/FillComplaintForm
City of LA Landlord Harassment Complaints
You can file a harassment complaint with the LA City Housing Department online or by calling (866) 557-7368. You can also file a complaint with the LAPD if your landlord locks you out or cuts off your utilities.
Report Housing Violation for the County of Los Angeles
Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at
(800) 593-8222 or via email at rent@dcba.lacounty.gov.
For the most efficient service, schedule an appointment to speak with a counselor at your preferred time.
Report Rent or Price Gouging
Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in Los Angeles County, which establishes protections against price-gouging. The price of rent or other items cannot be increased by more than 10%. Contact the California Attorney General complaint line to report any rent or price gouging that is taking place.
https://oag.ca.gov/contact/consumer-complaint-against-business-or-company
Emergency Housing Assistance
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Homeless Shelter Directory: Find shelters listed by state. Directory
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Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services: Provides food and shelter during disasters. Info
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Airbnb Free Temporary Housing: Apply for temporary housing. Apply
- Uber is providing rides up to $40 for residents to get to temporary shelters riders must apply the promo code WILDFIRE25.
Utility Issues
· For emergency services or to report an outage, call SCE at (800) 611-1911.
· Report outages or any downed power lines immediately by calling the LADWP at 1-800-DIAL DWP (1-800-342-5397).
· If you suspect a natural gas leak or to report one, evacuate the area immediately and contact SoCal Gas from a safe location: 1-800-427-2200. Available 24/7.
Insurance Claims
The California Department of Insurance is available to assist affected Angelenos as they begin working with insurance agents or brokers. They are encouraged to call 1-800-927-4357 or visit the Insurance Wildfire Resources to ask questions about insurance coverage and/or disputes with insurance agencies.
Evacuation Maps
Links for evacuation maps for Los Angeles City and areas outside the city limits.
Click here to see the Los Angeles City fire map: https://t.co/b8PeUPdxz1
For areas outside of Los Angeles City Limits, see this map: https://lacounty.gov/emergency
Red - Mandatory Evacuation
Yellow - Warning of Possible Future Evacuation
Air Quality and Health Tips
The South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued an air quality alert. Wildfire smoke and ash can pose serious health risks, especially to sensitive groups like children, older adults, pregnant individuals, and those with heart or lung conditions. To protect yourself and your family, consider the following:
Stay Indoors: Keep windows and doors closed. Use a room with filtered air, such as one equipped with a portable HEPA air cleaner.
Run Your Air Conditioner: Ensure your air conditioner has a clean filter and is set to recirculate indoor air. Avoid using fans or swamp coolers that bring in outdoor air.
Avoid Vigorous Activities: Limit outdoor activities, especially exercise. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Use Respirator Masks:
If you must go outside, wear a properly fitted N-95 or P-100 mask. Surgical and cloth masks are not effective for filtering out smoke particles.
Monitor Air Quality in your Neighborhood: Download the South Coast AQMD app or visit AQMD Air Quality Map for real-time air quality updates. Sign up for alerts at AirAlerts.org
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