At L.A. Parent, we’re doing our best to stay informed about the devastating wildfires coursing through Pacific Palisades, Altadena and other parts of Los Angeles County. Here are a few resources, including a working list of evacuation centers, we found on Instagram to help you stay informed during this chaotic time with wildfires burning in various parts of our city.
*For up-to-date information on the fires and resources: @LosAngelesFireDepartment
*For more real-time updates with maps on the fast moving fires: @watchdutyapp
*For information on shelters for those displaced: @RedCrossLA
*To help support / foster displaced pets & animals: @Caninerescueclub
Evacuation Centers
*Westwood Recreation Center – 1350 Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles
*El Camino Real Charter High School – 5440 Valley Circle Blvd,. Woodland Hills
*Pasadena Civic Center – 300 East Green St., Pasadena
Small Animals:
County of Los Angeles Small Animal Shelter: Agoura Animal Care Center – 29525 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills
Large Animals:
City of Los Angeles Large Animal Shelter: Los Angeles Equestrian Center – 480 Riverside Dr., Burbank
Ways to Help
From the DTLA Alliance:
- Support the LAFD Wildfire Emergency Fund to equip LAFD members battling wildfires with tools and supplies. Click here.
- Support World Central Kitchen, founded by San Laurel and Agua Viva’s, Jose Andres. At the moment, World Central Kitchen’s Relief Team is in Southern California to support first responders and families impacted by wildfires in the Los Angeles area. Their teams and partners have mobilized across the region to provide nourishing meals to people in need. Sign up to volunteer or donate here.
- Support American Red Cross Disaster Response by applying to be a Shelter Volunteer or donate to the Wildfire Relief Fund.
More resources:
What to do during power outages
Wildfire safety tips and how to talk to your children
