 Local Assistance Centers & Disaster Resource Centers for Impacted Residents Open Tuesday, January 14
Local Assistance Centers & Disaster Resource Centers will open to the public on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Starting Wednesday, January 15, 2025, the Disaster Resource Centers will be available to the public from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
| Westside Location |
UCLA Research Park West
10850 West Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90064 |
| Eastside Location |
Pasadena City College
Community Education Center
3035 E. Foothill Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107 |
FEMA Assistance at Libraries Today:
Assistance through FEMA is available at eight libraries in LA County today from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. but will be transitioning to the Local Assistance Centers & Disaster Resource Centers listed above tomorrow. Residents affected by the wildfires will receive assistance with submitting applications for disaster relief.
- La Crescenta Library – 2809 Foothill Blvd, La Crescenta, CA 91214
- La Cañada Flintridge Library – 4545 N Oakwood Ave, La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
- West Hollywood Library – 625 N San Vicente Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
- San Fernando Library – 217 N Maclay Ave, San Fernando, CA 91340
- Live Oak Library – 22 W Live Oak Ave, Arcadia, CA 91007
- Temple City Library – 5939 Golden West Ave., Temple City, CA 91780
- San Gabriel Library – 500 S Del Mar Ave, San Gabriel, CA 91776
- Alhambra Civic Center Library – 101 S 1st St, Alhambra, CA 91801*
Department of Economic Opportunity Launches Disaster Relief Webpage
The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity introduced an emergency resources webpage to support workers and businesses affected by the wildfires. This platform serves as a comprehensive resource center, offering assistance and the latest information to help businesses and workers through the recovery and rebuilding process.
Temporary Ban on Leaf Blowers
LA County’s Department of Public Health has declared a local health emergency in Los Angeles County and issued an order temporarily banning the use of air blowing devices, like leaf blowers. The recent strong winds and fires have caused hazardous air quality, increased ash and debris, and disrupted essential health services. During the fire recovery and cleanup, air blowers are prohibited throughout the county until the Health Officer determines it is safe to use them without harming public health. Ash is like a fine, dangerous dust that can be inhaled deep into the lungs and can cause major problems everywhere it lands. It’s not just dirt.
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There are currently three active wildfires burning in Los Angeles County, driven by extreme winds and weather conditions. Nearly 40,000 acres have burned and it’s estimated that more than 12,000 structures have been damaged or destroyed. At least 24 people have lost their lives and searches are continuing. The Kenneth Fire has been 100% contained and no longer considered an active wildfire.
Emergency shelters are open for animals evacuated in the fires. These animals include more than two dozen horses evacuated from the Palisades fire to Pierce College for boarding, shown above. Click 
