CALIFORNIA WIDOW 
DARJA VAARSI

FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Palisades Fire

FEMA Resources:

• FEMA Fire Management Assistance:

• https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20250108/fema-fire-management-assistance-granted-palisades-fire

• FEMA Disaster Assistance (grants, loans, and recovery services): https://www.disasterassistance.gov/

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EMERGENCY SHELTERS, SUPPORT, & HOUSING

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211 LA & Airbnb

• Free temporary shelter for displaced individuals.

• Start by filling out this form: https://care.211cs.org/public-survey/86c5adf88e2a29c103df24ba5f48cd3f6cf9a9171207a15954dbb8b9649429f0

Red Cross Los Angeles

• Find a Shelter: https://www.redcross.org/

Local Hotel Association

• Maintains a list of hotels in and around L.A. with availability and discounts for fire victims.

• Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1o3k8WKk06GsCmPfQYXUyV0NILEt_8jSTzHTk7eIQ4os/edit

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles

• Temporary shelter, showers, amenities, and mental health support.

• Childcare services for essential workers and affected families.

• Register: https://www.ymcala.org/community-response

Planet Fitness

• Free access to facilities for affected individuals and first responders.

• Includes showers, massage chairs, locker rooms, and WiFi.

• Contact your nearest location: https://www.planetfitness.com/

Mariners Village Apartment Homes

• Temporary housing in Marina del Rey.

• Contact: (310) 821-4916.

Alisal Ranch (Solvang)

• Discounted rates and pet-friendly accommodations for evacuees.

• Call: (800) 425-4725.

• Website: https://www.alisalranch.com/

Coachella Valley Hotels

• Discounts at Infusion Beach Club, Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage, and Holiday Inn Express Palm Desert.

Santa Monica Hotels

• Special rates at Fairmont Miramar, Gateway Hotel, Hilton Santa Monica, Shore Hotel, Shutters on the Beach, and others.

• Check availability and evacuation notices before booking.

Boomtown Brewery

• Daytime space for WiFi, shelter, and donations.

• Address: 700 Jackson St., Los Angeles, CA 90012

• Email: info@boomtownbrew.com

• Website: https://www.boomtownbrew.com/

Odyssey Games (Pasadena)

• Charging stations, restrooms, and snacks for evacuees.

• Address: 1795 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107

• Phone: (626) 817-9522

• Website: https://odysseygamesco.com/

Octavia's Bookshelf (Pasadena)

• Mutual aid pitstop with food and supplies.

• Address: 1353 N. Hill Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104

• Phone: (626) 421-6222

• Website: https://www.octaviasbookshelf.com/

Baby2Baby

• Essential items for children affected by wildfires.

• Donate: https://donate.baby2baby.org/give/648067/#!/donation/checkout

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TRANSPORTATION

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Uber & Lyft

• Free rides to shelters and evacuation sites.

• Lyft: Use code CAFIRERELIEF25 for two free rides (up to $25 each).

• Uber: Use code WILDFIRE25 for two free rides (up to $40 each).

Metro

• Free fares all day today.

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COMMUNICATION

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AT&T

• Unlimited talk, text, and data for affected areas until Feb. 6.

• Details: https://about.att.com/pages/disaster-recovery/california-fires

T-Mobile

• Unlimited talk, text, and data until Feb. 15.

• Details: https://www.t-mobile.com/news/network/t-mobile-stands-prepared-as-wildfires-impact-southern-california

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DONATIONS

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California Fire Foundation Wildfire & Disaster Relief Fund

• Support victims and communities.

• Donate: https://www.cafirefoundation.org/what-we-do/for-communities/disaster-relief

World Central Kitchen

• Food relief for first responders and evacuees.

• Donate: https://donate.wck.org/give/499865/#!/donation/checkout

California Community Foundation

• Wildfire Recovery Fund.

• Donate: https://www.calfund.org/funds/wildfire-recovery-fund/

CAL FIRE Benevolent Foundation

• Financial aid for firefighters and families.

• Donate: https://calfire.foundation/donations/

Dream Center

• Emergency shelter for evacuees.

• Donate: https://dcf.dreamcenter.org/relief

Friends in Deed

• Services for the homeless and emergency shelter.

• Donate: https://friendsindeedpas.org/

Direct Relief

• Supplies and resources for affected areas.

• Donate: https://www.directrelief.org/emergency/california-wildfires/

American Red Cross

• Wildfire Relief Fund.

• Donate: https://www.redcross.org/about-us/our-work/disaster-relief/wildfire-relief.html

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FOOD

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World Central Kitchen

• Meals for first responders and families.

• Details: https://wck.org/

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Magic Castle

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• Offering assistance and temporary accommodations for fire evacuees.

• Address: 7001 Franklin Ave, Hollywood, CA 90028

• Phone: (323) 851-3313

• Website: https://www.magiccastle.com/

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ANIMAL RESCUE SHELTERS & RESOURCES

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Los Angeles Animal Services

• Sheltering pets for evacuees.

• Phone: (888) 452-7381

• Website: https://www.laanimalservices.com/

Pasadena Humane Society

• Temporary shelter for pets of evacuees.

• Address: 361 S. Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105

• Phone: (626) 792-7151

• Website: https://pasadenahumane.org/

Best Friends Animal Society

• Emergency rescue and fostering.

• Phone: (818) 643-3989

• Website: https://bestfriends.org/

Red Rover

• Emergency boarding assistance for pets.

• Phone: (916) 429-2457

• Website: https://redrover.org/

SPCA-LA

• Provides emergency care for animals.

• Address: 5026 W. Jefferson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016

• Phone: (323) 730-5300

• Website: https://spcala.com/

Humane Society of Ventura County

• Temporary shelter and care for animals.

• Address: 402 Bryant St, Ojai, CA 93023

• Phone: (805) 646-6505

• Website: https://www.hsvc.org/