Melanie Mihal Real Estate

01/14/2025

We are deeply heartbroken by the devastating fires that have impacted Los Angeles.

Please see the links that follow for support services and ways to help others.

👉How You Can Stay Informed
ca.gov/lafires

👉Evacuation Shelters
Pasadena Convention Center
300 E Green St, Pasadena CA 91331

Stoner Recreation Center
1835 Stoner Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025

Westwood Recreation Center
1350 S Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025

Pan Pacific Recreation Center
7600 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036

Calvary Community Church
5495 Via Rocas, Westlake Village, Ca 91362

👉FEMA Assistance
The fastest way to apply for FEMA help is through DisasterAssistance.gov. You can also apply through the FEMA mobile app or by calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. If you use a video relay service, captioned telephone service, or other communication services, please provide FEMA the specific number assigned for that service.

After applying for assistance, your request is reviewed to determine if an inspection is needed to verify disaster-related damage to your home and personal property. FEMA staff and inspectors may contact you to discuss your disaster-caused damage.

FEMA may also request more information to support your eligibility for assistance or information related to your specific disaster-related needs identified in your application. If this is needed, you will receive a letter from FEMA outlining the information needed.

**If you have insurance, you should file a claim with your insurance company immediately. FEMA assistance cannot help with losses already covered by insurance.
FEMA Assistance

👉If You’ve Lost Your Home And You Have Insurance
If you’ve suffered a loss of your home or business in the fires, there is an organization that can help in the aftermath of this disaster.

uphelp.org

Uphelp was formed to help level the playing field between insurers and insureds. Their volunteer corps includes disaster survivors, lawyers, insurance professionals, financial planners, CPAs, construction experts, patient advocates, and retired judges.

No insurance companies underwrite or fund their programs.

👉Local Organizations Providing Relief For Pets
Foster or adopt, donate money or supplies, or volunteer at the tagged Instagrams that follow for latest needs.

asadena Humane

LA Animal Services

spcaLA

LA County Animal Care

Best Friends Animal Society

👉More Animal Organizations Seeking Support And Donations

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