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Storm Recovery Resources

UPDATE: In mid-April, President Biden declared that a major disaster exists 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.

 
Eligibility for this assistance will be based on the extent of damages incurred, by local area. Currently, the declaration authorizes supplemental grants to local governments. If additional programs become available -- such as individual assistance programs for members of the public -- updates will be provided here.
As these programs unfold, Los Angeles City residents and business owners affected by record-setting February 2024 storms can find other assistance services and resources provided by City, County, California state and federal agencies - as well as other organizations - through the links provided below.
For information on remaining February storm impacts within the City, refer to Emergency Management Updates. 
A graphic showing a winding road with numbers from 1-5, each astep in the process of recovery from a disaster, including EOC activation, service request tracking and filing of insurance claims, virtual local sssitance center and debris removal, in-person assistance and home inspections, and home repairs.
 
 

Now that you've completed the LA County Damage Assessment Survey, what are the next steps in the recovery process?

Disaster recovery can be a lengthy process that does not tend to have a set end date. This graphic - Recovery Roadmap - gives context to the tentative recovery process required for the 2024 February Storms. Read more details here
Basic Needs

Clothing, medical needs, food, personal hygiene, more ...

Get help with life's necessities.
Home or Business

Clean, repair, rebuild, reopen ...

Help with cleaning and property restoration after storms.
Shelter

A temporary place to stay ... 

Emergency lodging during repair or resettlement.
Vehicles

Repair, replacement, insurance, contents ... 

Getting back "on the road" - again.
Get Support

Legal & other professional services; volunteer help ...

Where to turn for specialized aid.
Documents

Identity, ownership, licenses, taxes, voting ...

Replace lost or destroyed paperwork.
Talk to Someone

Government representatives, counseling ...

An ear to hear; a hand to offer help.
Other Services

Help with one-of-a-kind issues ... 

Not sure where else to look?

LA City residents are encouraged to connect with MyLA311 if they require non-emergency assistance.

... 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: 

                              English                     Español

... for the NEXT Storm!

As rains continue, prepare your home or business for flooding or other wet weather impacts with these resources:

 
Additional Resource Links

Get READY for Any Emergency!

Visit "Ready Your LA Neighborhood" (RYLAN)  to learn how you can plan for your home or business for any disaster and create emergency kits to serve all types of events.
Register for LA City Emergency Alerts

And, check back as more resources become available. . . 

Many City, State, and federal agencies offer post-disaster services as a part of their ongoing operations. Read and/or download the PDFs linked in the boxes below, for if or when you might need them

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LA City Recovery Services
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Servicios de Recuperación de Desastres de la Ciudad de Los Ángeles
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California and LA County Recovery Services