Disaster Relief
MusiCares is a resource to the music community impacted by the fires in the Los Angeles area. MusiCares provides short-term disaster relief, including $1,500 in financial assistance and a $500 grocery card, to music professionals impacted. MusiCares disaster relief is intended to cover short-term costs, should you incur costs from evacuating (hotel, food, supplies). MusiCares is also able to provide additional support for individuals with considerable impact, including damage to their homes, medical issues, damaged music equipment or longer-term relocation needs.
Individuals are eligible for MusiCares disaster relief support after 3 years employment in music in any capacity or credit on 6 commercially released recordings. If you would like to request support from MusiCares, please reach out to [email protected].
Mental Health Support
Music professionals may access financial assistance and referrals for mental health through MusiCares. Please reach out to musicaresrelief@musicares,org.
MusiCares and Amber Health are providing 6 in-person and virtual support groups specifically tailored to the needs of those navigating the trauma of the Los Angeles area fires.
Virtual Groups: Thursdays from January 14 - February 18. Zoom Link & Registration here.
In-Person Groups: Thursdays from January 16 - February 20. Register here.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) provides free resources to access substance use services, mental health providers and additional resources.
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (Help Kids Cope | The National Child Traumatic Stress Network) provides guidance and resources for parents to support their children to navigate the stress and trauma of disasters. MusiCares can also provide financial assistance and placement in mental health services for the children of eligible music professionals.
This Good Inside resource (Gi_ResourcesforParentsNavigatingtheCaliforniaWildfires) provides helpful guidance on having conversations with children about the fires and sample scripts.
988: If you or someone you know may be having suicidal thoughts or navigating a mental health crisis, please contact the 988 lifelife (Get Help - 988 Lifeline)
Guidance to Prepare for a Safe Evacuation
The FEMA Wildfire Evacuation Checklist provides guidance on how to plan, prepare and pack for an evacuation.
Accessing Up-to-date Information
211LA (Greater Los Angeles Wildfires | 211LA) includes regularly updated information on the size of the fires, evacuation orders and warnings, school closures and power outages.
Genasys Protect App (Genasys Protect) provides real-time updates via push notifications on fire status and evacuations.
Air Quality Information: Air Quality Index App
Accessing Shelter
The County of Los Angeles Emergency Website (Emergency – COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) has regularly updated information on access to shelters. Current shelters are listed below.
Calvary Community Church, 5495 Via Rocas, Westlake Village, CA 91362
Ritchie Valens Recreation Center – 10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Pacoima, CA 91331
Pan Pacific Recreational Center – 7600 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036
Westwood Recreation Center – 1350 Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025
Pasadena Civic Auditorium – 300 East Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91101
Pomona Fairplex – 1101 W McKinley Ave, Pomona, CA 91768
Stoner Recreation Center – 1835 Stoner Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025
AirBNB (CS Care) is providing a limited number of Airbnb rentals free of charge to individuals affected by evacuations. Individuals must demonstrate that they live in an area under evacuation.
Accessing Food
The Los Angeles Food Bank (Locate a Partner Agency) has a full list of food banks and resources available.
World Central Kitchen is distributing free meals to the public. You can access locations through the website. (World Central Kitchen | Meal Distribution Sites: California Fires)
Pet Support
If you need to evacuate and cannot care for your pet, shelters are available at the following locations.
Small Animals:
Agoura Animal Care Center 29525 Agoura Rd, Agoura Hills, CA 91301
Baldwin Park Animal Care Center 4275 Elton St, Baldwin Park, CA 91706
Carson Animal Care Center 216 W Victoria St, Gardena, CA 90248
Downey Animal Care Center 11258 Garfield Ave, Downey, CA 90242
Lancaster Animal Care Center 5210 W Ave I, Lancaster, CA 93536
Palmdale Animal Care Center 38550 Sierra Hwy, Palmdale, CA 93550
Large Animals:
Pomona Fairplex 1101 W McKinley Ave. Pomona
Industry Hills Expo 16200 Temple Ave, City of Industry, CA 91744
Antelope Valley Fair 2551 W Avenue H, Lancaster, CA 93536
Locating Missing Family
Family Assistance Centers will open to provide information to people looking for missing family and friends due to the January 2025 fires in Los Angeles County. For more information contact (800) 675-5799 or visit redcross.org.
Family Assistance Center at Cheviot Hills Recreation Center
2551 Motor Ave
Los Angeles, Ca 90064
Family Assistance Center at Pasadena Convention Center
Visitor’s Bureau (building to the left of the civic auditorium)
300 E Green St.
Pasadena, Ca 91101
Basic Needs and Emergency Services
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
Instrument Replacement
Reach out to MusiCares for assistance replacing lost or damaged instruments, or reach out to Guitar Center, who is running a program to help music professionals who have lost instruments and gear in the fires: Guitar Center Music Foundation