2025 Wildfire Recovery Resources
In mid-April, President Biden declared that a major disaster existed in California and ordered Federal assistance to supplement recovery efforts in areas affected by severe winter storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides from January 31 to February 9. Read the full text announcement.
If and when additional assistance programs unfold, Los Angeles City residents and business owners affected by record-setting February 2024 storms can find updates HERE along with links to services and resources provided by City, County, California state and federal agencies through the links provided below.
Basic Needs
Basic Needs
Clothing, medical needs, food, personal hygiene, more ...
Get help with life's necessities.
Home or Business
Home or Business
Clean, repair, rebuild, reopen ...
Help with cleaning and property restoration after storms.
Get Support
Get Support
Legal & other professional services; volunteer help ...
Where to turn for specialized aid.
Documents
Documents
Identity, ownership, licenses, taxes, voting ...
Replace lost or destroyed paperwork.
Talk to Someone
Talk to Someone
Government representatives, counseling ...
An ear to hear; a hand to offer help.
LA City residents are encouraged to connect with MyLA311 if they require non-emergency assistance.
RECOVERY HELP. . .
... for NOW!
Find answers to some frequently asked questions that the City of Los Angeles receives after large-scale rainstorms, at: Storm Recovery FAQ
Recovery information from government agencies:
"The 9 Steps of Flood Recovery" (LA City Fire Dept.)
"Disaster Recovery Brochure & Directory" (CalOES)
English Español
"Guide for Flood-Affected Homeowners" (LA County)
Programs to Support Disaster Survivors (FEMA)
Mold Prevention (Environmental Protection Agency)
Avoid After-Disaster Scams (California Insurance Dept.)
PREPARATION . . .
... for the NEXT Storm!
As rains continue, prepare your home or business for flooding or other wet weather impacts with these resources:
Know Your Flood Risk (Flood Map Service Center)
Purchase Flood Insurance (National Flood Insurance)
Elevate Floodprone Buildings (FEMA)
Storm Safety & Preparedness (LA City Fire Dept.)
Free Sandbags for Home & Business (LA City Fire Dept.)
Wet Weather Preparedness (LA Sanitation)
Winter Weather Safety Facts (Ready.gov)
"Are You Prepared for Flood" (LA County Public Works)