For SAG-AFTRA members displaced during the Los Angeles fires, there are resources available. For those members who have lost their home, the SAG-AFTRA Foundation Disaster Relief Fund is dedicated to meeting their most urgent needs during this time of crisis.
Our hearts are with everyone who has been affected by the loss, displacement, and uncertainty that has come with these devastating fires. If you are impacted in any way by the Los Angeles County Wildfires, please check out these resources that may offer relief during this challenging time, or ways to help for those who are able.
SAG-AFTRA has made a $1 million donation to the SAG-AFTRA Foundation to assist members experiencing hardship caused by the Los Angeles fires. If you are a SAG-AFTRA member who has lost your home in the wildfires, please know that the SAG-AFTRA Foundation Disaster Relief Fund is dedicated to meeting the most urgent needs of SAG-AFTRA members during this time of crisis.
If you have not lost your home and you are in need of assistance, we strongly encourage you to reach out immediately to the following organizations and emergency resources below, including government and federal agencies, that are equipped to handle crises of this scale and can address your immediate needs.
Please check back regularly as we continue to update our resources.
Informational Resources:
Greater Los Angeles Wildfires | 211LA
County of Los Angeles Fire Department
City of Los Angeles Fire Department
The Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
County of Los Angeles Emergency Updates
Incident Reports | County of Los Angeles
Outages | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
Los Angeles Wildfire Updates | Discover LA
Eaton Fire | The City of La Cañada Flintridge
Emergency Management Department
Safety & Preparedness:
Essential Guide for Wildfire Evacuation Safety | CAL FIRE
Wildfire ‘Go Bag’ Checklist: Your Emergency Supply Kit | CAL FIRE
Emergency Guides & Checklists | Judy
Wildfire Safety | American Red Cross
Safety Guidelines: Wildfires and Wildfire Smoke
Preventing & Escaping House Fires
Firefighters on Your Side | Listos
How to Protect Yourself | LA Times
Los Angeles County Emergency Management
National Coalition for Arts Preparedness
Shelter & Temporary Housing:
Open Shelters and Disaster Relief Services | American Red Cross
Bad Weather Shelter | Friends in Deed
Los Angeles Residents Displaced by the Wildfires | Travel & Leisure
Food Assistance:
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
Mental Health:
Wildfire Information and Resources | NAMI California
Important Resources By County | California Mental Health Resources
How to Manage Stress for Better Mental Health | NAMI California
Disaster Distress Helpline for Immediate Crisis Counseling | SAMHSA
Access Center | Department of Mental Health
Disaster Mental Health Resources
Emotional Support | Wildfire Los Angeles
Financial Assistance:
SAG-AFTRA Foundation Disaster Relief Fund is available to SAG-AFTRA members who have lost their homes due to the Los Angeles wildfires.
Entertainment Community Fund (Please Note: ECF's application asks for a list of documents to be uploaded. If a document is unavailable, upload a blank file to move the application forward.)
Federal Aid Programs for the State of California
SAVE | California Fire Foundation
Labor Community Assistance Intake Form
Disaster Relief Fund | SAG-AFTRA Foundation
Catastrophic Relief Application | IATSE
Open Air Worker Emergency Fund | Inclusive Action for the City
U.S. Small Business Administration
WEAF | American Society of Journalists and Authors
PEN America U.S. Writers Aid Initiative
Grants for Writers in Need | The Society of Authors
Grants | Dramatists Guild Foundation
Emergency Relief Grants | CERF+
Emergency Grant | Adolph & Esther Gottlieb Foundation
Musicians' Emergency Fund | Jazz Foundation of America
Disaster Relief Grants | Union Plus
Parental Support:
Parent Tips for Helping Infants and Toddlers after Disasters
Parent Tips for Helping Preschool-Age Children after Disasters
Parent Tips for Helping School-Age Children after Disasters
Parent Tips for Helping Adolescents
Simple Activities for Children and Adolescents
Parent Guidelines for Helping Children Impacted by Wildfires
Wildfires: Tips for Parents on Media Coverage
Transportation:
Los Angeles County Public Works
Animal Assistance:
Los Angeles Wildfires | Best Friends Animal Society
Disaster Relief | Los Angeles County Animal Care Foundation
Emergency Preparedness | LA Animal Services
Recovery:
California Statewide Wildfire Recovery Resources
After A Wildfire: Recovery & Preparedness Guide | CAL FIRE
Post-Fire Disaster Assistance | Natural Resources Conservation Service
Fires | Guitar Center Music Foundation
Brands Providing Products to Families Impacted by LA Fires
Post-Wildfire Recovery Assistance | CAL FIRE
Ways to Help:
Volunteer | Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
Southern California Wildfires | CORE
Wildfire Recovery Fund | California Community Foundation
Questions or comments, email la@sagaftra.org.