Los Angeles Fires Assistance and Resources
Updated January 13, 2025
Los Angeles County Fire Department Wildfire Damage Maps
The Los Angeles County Fire Department has provided the following maps of the thousands of structures, primarily homes, that were damaged or destroyed in the Palisades and Eaton wildfires. The icons reflect the most recent fire damage assessment. In addition to zooming and panning with the maps, you can enter addresses into the search bar to locate specific locations. Click here to view the maps.
Apps
Based on your home address, the Frontline Wildfire App allows you to see where current wildfires are burning and to monitor wildfires that may be a threat to your home and family. The app will also send proactive wildfire alerts and notifications, including new fire alerts, red flag warnings, fire weather watch warnings, lightning events, wildfire evacuation notices, and more. The app can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play.
The Watch Duty app will provide real-time wildfire map & alerts. Using satellite imagery and other official sources you can easily track and monitor the progress of a fire. The app can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play.
Emergency Shelter
The following resources can help you find emergency shelter. For details click here.
IRS: California wildfire victims qualify for tax relief; various deadlines
postponed to Oct. 15.
For details click here.
California: California provides tax relief for those affected by Los Angeles wildfires.
For details click here.
Emergency Alerts
Sign up to receive real-time emergency notifications for residents and businesses in LA County here.
Insurance
Possible reimbursement for evacuation expenses plus tips for documentation from Insurance Commissioner, click here.
Financial Assistance from FEMA
* Individual assistance with temporary housing, uninsured expenses, etc., click here.
* Business disaster assistance loans for property damage, recovery click here.
Rental housing and supplier restrictions on pricing during disasters
California law on pricing of essential goods and services, including rental housing, repair/construction supplies and services. Link to law here. These restrictions are in place for 30 days (rental housing) and 180 days (repair/reconstruction) following the official emergency declaration, but may be extended by executive order.
Local resources (shelter, food banks, animal rescue, etc.,)
Today's update on help from local organizations, AP news outlet here.
American Red Cross
Shelter and other assistance click here.
Air Quality
Los Angeles Map and Health Recommendations click here.
California Department of Insurance
Mandatory one-year moratorium prevents homeowners insurance cancellations and non-renewals in affected areas of Southern California. Click here.
Los Angeles County Tax Assessor
You may be eligible for tax relief if your property is damaged or destroyed by a calamity, such as fire or flooding. To qualify, you must file an Application for Reassessment: Property Damaged or Destroyed by Misfortune or Calamity (ADS-820) with the Assessor's Office within 12 months from the date the property was damaged or destroyed. Click here.
Proposition 19 Disaster Relief Transfer of Base Value
If your property was substantially damaged or destroyed by a Governor-declared disaster, Prop.19 provides for your property's tax base to be transferred to a comparable property within the same county or another county in California. Click here.
Report of Beneficial Owner Information Impact of Ongoing Litigation-Deadline Stay-Voluntary Reporting
December 14, 2024
In light of a recent federal court order, reporting companies are not currently required to file beneficial ownership information with FinCEN and are not subject to liability if they fail to do so while the order remains in force.
https://www.fincen.gov/boi
Report of Beneficial Owner Information
December 12, 2024
Beginning on Jan. 1, 2024, certain types of corporations, limited liability companies, and other similar entities created in or registered to do business in the United States must report information about their beneficial owners.
https://www.irs.gov/businesses/report-beneficial-owner-information