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California Wildfires and Straight-line Winds
Kipindi cha Tukio: Jan 7, 2025 - Jan 31, 2025
Tarehe ya Kutangaza: Jan 8, 2025
Viunganishi vya Haraka
- Rasilimali za urejeshaji: Jimbo na Mitaa | Kitaifa
- Wasiliana: Mitandao ya Kijamii | Programu ya Simu na Ujumbe
- Ushauri masaa 24/7: Nambari ya Msaada ya Majanga
Kwenye Ukurasa Huu
Sasa Imefungwa: Kipindi cha Kutuma Ombi la Msaada wa Majanga
Mengi zaidi Kuhusu Janga Hili
Rasilimali za Mitaani
Habari za Mitaani
Habari za Nchini na Vyombo vya Habari
Tembelea ukurasa wa Habari na Vyombo vya Habari kwa matukio, karatasi za ukweli, taarifa kwa vyombo vya habari na njia zingine za mawasiliano.
What We Are Doing
FEMA and our federal partners are on the ground working closely with state and local officials to aid response and early recovery efforts.
Disaster Recovery Centers are now open for survivors to get in-person help with the application process. To find the nearest DRC, text “DRC” along with your ZIP Code to 43362.
What You Can Do
People in Los Angeles County affected by the wildfires should first contact their insurance company and then apply for disaster assistance.
Continue to pay close attention to instructions from state and local officials as wildfire response efforts continue.
Shelters
State-run and nonprofit shelters are open and partners like the American Red Cross and others are providing a safe place to stay, meals and emotional comfort to people. To find a shelter, text SHELTER and your ZIP code to 43362, visit redcross.org/shelter or call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Family Reunification
If you need help reconnecting with loved ones missing after the wildfires:
- Visit the Red Cross website
- Call 800-733-2767 and provide as much details as possible to help operators locate loved ones.
Beware of Fraud and Scams
After a disaster scam artists often attempt to take advantage of disaster survivors. Visit Disaster Fraud for tips to protect your identity and stay informed. If you believe you are the victim of a scam, report it immediately: email StopFEMAFraud@fema.dhs.gov, call 1-866-223-0814, or fax 202-212-4926.
Stay in Touch with FEMA
After you apply, let us know if anything changes. You can make updates in your online account on DisasterAssistance.gov at any time to do the following:
- Update your personal information and needs
- Review your disaster assistance application
- See letters FEMA sends you
- Get details about or upload additional documents FEMA may need to process your application or appeal
You can also call the FEMA Helpline: 1-800-621-3362 or visit a Disaster Recovery Center for in-person assistance.
Application Status
You can check your status at DisasterAssistance.gov and upload updated information as needed.
If your application status says, “Not Approved,” this can be for a variety of reasons. Check online for a copy of your determination letter that will explain the specific reasons you are not approved. Many times, we just need some extra information, or you may need to correct information.
Local Informational Resources
Find information on evacuation, shelters, road closures, fire status updates and more:
- CA.gov: 2025 Los Angeles Fires
- CAL FIRE Incidents
- City of Los Angeles
- Los Angeles County
- Greater Los Angeles Wildfires | 211LA.
- L.A. Works
- Local air quality on AirNow.gov
Review Safety Tips on Ready.gov
Mental Health Resources for Disaster Survivors
Use these resources from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA):
988 Crisis Lifeline
Sometimes help can’t wait. If you or someone you know is in danger or having a medical emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Access the 988 Crisis Lifeline by dialing/texting 988 or chatting at 988lifeline.org. You will speak with a crisis counselor any time of day or night.
Disaster Distress Hotline
The helpline is open to anyone experiencing emotional distress related to disasters. This includes survivors of disasters; loved ones of victims; first responders; rescue, recovery, and relief workers; clergy; and parents and caregivers. You may call for yourself or on behalf of someone else.
You can call the toll-free, multilingual Disaster Distress Helpline for confidential counseling, referrals and other support, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call or text 1-800-985-5990. Spanish speakers should press “2”. Deaf and hard of hearing ASL callers can text the helpline, or call the hotline using a preferred third party Relay service.
Jinsi ya Kusaidia
Kujitolea na Kutoa Michango
Kurejesha kunaweza kuchukua miaka mingi baada ya janga. Kuna njia nyingi za kusaidia kama vile kutoa pesa taslimu, vitu vinavyohitajika au wakati wako. Jifunze zaidi kuhusu jinsi ya kuwasaidia wale wanaohitaji.
Usijitume kwenye maeneo ya majanga. Mashirika yanayoaminika katika maeneo yaliyoathiriwa yanajua mahali watu wa kujitolea wanahitajika. Fanya kazi na shirika linaloaminika ili kuhakikisha kuwa una usalama, mafunzo na ujuzi ufaao unaohitajika ili kujitolea.
Wakala wa Ushirikiano wa Kujitolea wa FEMA (VALs) hujenga uhusiano na kuratibu juhudi na mashirika ya hiari, ya kidini na ya kijamii yanayojishughulisha na majanga.
Kufanya Biashara na FEMA
Iwapo ungependa kutoa huduma na bidhaa zinazolipiwa kwa ajili ya usaidizi wa majanga, tembelea ukurasa wetu wa Kufanya Biashara na FEMA ili kuanza.
Ikiwa unamiliki biashara inayohusika na uondoaji wa vifusi na ungependa kufanya kazi ya kusafisha maeneo yaliyoathirika, tafadhali wasiliana na serikali ya mtaa katika maeneo yaliyoathirika ili kutoa huduma zako.
Majukumu ya Ufadhili
| Usaidizi wa Mtu Binafsi | Kiasi |
|---|---|
| Jumla ya Msaada wa Makao (HA) - Dola Zilizoidhinishwa | $31,409,339.60 |
| Jumla ya Msaada wa Mahitaji Mengine (ONA) - Dola Zilizoidhinishwa | $84,473,093.10 |
| Jumla ya Dola za Mpango wa Mtu Binafsi na Familia Zilizoidhinishwa | $115,882,432.70 |
| Maombi ya Msaada wa Mtu Binafsi Yameidhinishwa | 33362 |