Mid City West Neighborhood Council is one of 99 neighborhood councils in Los Angeles. We are here to serve you.
We represent many iconic parts of Los Angeles including the Miracle Mile, La Brea Fairfax, and Melrose.
“Those impacted by this disaster – especially our most vulnerable residents – need our support more than ever, and we are here to help. Through California’s continued all-hands-on-deck response and recovery efforts, we are helping people have access to healthcare and medications, social services, and other critical supports needed as we rebuild together.”
A full list of the actions taken by the Governor
to help respond to and recover from the 2025 LA wildfires
is available here.
🏘️ RECOVERY RESOURCES 🏘️
Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs): DRCs are a one-stop shop to provide survivors with resources. Individuals can apply for federal assistance and access other available resources from local, state and non-profit agencies. These can include learning about disaster assistance programs, finding housing and rental assistance information, and meeting with state agency representatives.
UCLA DISASTER RECOVERY CENTER:
UCLA Research Park West - 10850 West Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064PASADENA DISASTER RECOVERY CENTER:
Pasadena City College, Community Education Center - 3035 E. Foothill Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107
Individual Assistance: Governor Newsom has secured Federal support to help families recovering from the wildfires. FEMA individual assistance may include temporary housing, reimbursement for damage to your home or car, emergency expenses, legal services, and more. Additional information is available on FEMA’s Wildfire page.
There are three ways to apply:
Online at disasterassistance.gov
Through the FEMA Mobile App
Call the FEMA help line at 1-800-621-3362
For Assistance Applying:
Get in-person help at a Disaster Recovery Center
Watch a video on how to apply: FEMA Accessible: Registering for Individual Assistance
👟 GET BACK ON YOUR FEET 🥿
Shelters Are Open to All: - Emergency shelters welcome everyone, regardless of immigration status or identification.
Replacing Personal Documents:
Driver’s license and ID cards (DMV) - The DMV can help you get replacements. You can also call:
1-800-777-0133 (or TTY 1-800-735-2929)
1-800-368-4327 (for hearing or speech impaired)
Vehicle titles (DMV) - The DMV can help you get replacements.
You can also call:1-800-777-0133 (or TTY 1-800-735-2929)
1-800-368-4327 (for hearing or speech impaired)
Birth, death, and marriage records (CDPH) - CDPH can help you get replacements.
Employment: If you are unable to work as a result of the wildfires, you may be able to receive wage replacement. You may qualify for unemployment, disability, or paid family leave benefits:
Disaster Unemployment Assistance - Apply if you lost your job or can’t work due to the fires.
Disability - Apply if you were injured due to the fires and can’t work.
Paid Family Leave - Apply if you need time off to care for family and can’t work.
Tax Relief - Individuals in Los Angeles County impacted by the fires may qualify for a postponement to file, and pay income taxes until October 15, 2025. Governor Newsom also extended property tax deadlines for people that live in communities impacted by the LA fires.
🩹 STAY HEALTHY 🩹
If you need mental health support, call the CalHOPE Warm Line - (833)-317-HOPE (4673) (English) and (833)-642-7696 (Spanish) - for free, confidential emotional support for those impacted by the wildfires.
The Department of Managed Healthcare published a Resource Guide EditSign to help impacted health plan members find information on how their health plan can help them, such as speeding up approvals for care, replacing lost prescriptions and ID cards, refilling prescriptions sooner, or quickly arranging health care at other facilities.
Disaster CalFresh Benefits are available to provide additional food assistance to low-income households with food loss or damage caused by the fires. The LA Regional Food Bank maintains a list of available food distribution areas for those impacted by the fires.
⚠️ AVOID WILDFIRE SCAMS ⚠️
After an emergency, scammers often exploit the vulnerability and chaos to target individuals and communities. Common scams include:
Fraudulent Contractors and Repair Scams - Individuals posing as contractors might offer to fix damage but deliver poor work or disappear after receiving payment upfront.
Fake Charity Appeals - Scammers creating materials that appear to be a charity but are fake charities to solicit donations for disaster victims.
FEMA, Government, or Insurance Impersonation Scams - People impersonating FEMA, government agencies, or insurance adjusters may ask for personal information or fees to process disaster aid.
Housing Inspector Impersonation - Be weary of unsolicited visits from people claiming to be housing inspectors. Don’t give them banking information.
Phishing Emails and Calls - Phishing scams involve fake emails, texts, or calls pretending to offer aid, asking victims to click on malicious links or provide sensitive information.
Price Gouging and Fake Products - Scammers may inflate prices on essential goods or sell counterfeit products like cleaning supplies or generators.
⚠️TIPS - Keep in mind the following information to avoid scams:
Applying for Aid is Always Free - No one will ask for money in exchange for assistance.
Be Sure to Verify Credentials - Ask to check licenses for contractors, adjusters, and charities, and check for official photo ID for government officials.
Stay Weary of Unsolicited Communications - Scammers often demand immediate action and use high-pressure tactics. If you did not apply for federal assistance but received a letter from FEMA, it may be fraud.
Report Unlawful Activity - Report to authorities if you are a victim of or see:
Price Gouging: Attorney General Complaint Portal
Unlicensed Activity: Contractors Licensing Board
FEMA Aid Scams: Helpline 1-800-621-3362
