New severe weather alert + firestorm resources

Dear Burbank and San Fernando Valley Neighbors,

The National Weather Service has announced another round of severe winds and critical fire weather that will affect parts of our district now through Wednesday. 

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My district staff are available to help you locate the services and resources you need. Please don’t hesitate to call us at (818) 901-5588!

California has launched a one-stop shop website for fire victims to access recovery resources at ca.gov/lafires.

Be disaster ready! Visit ListosCalifornia.org.

Utility Issues

• Report outages or downed power lines immediately:

LADWP 1-800-DIAL DWP (1-800-342-5397)

Southern California Edison (800) 611-1911

• If you suspect a natural gas leak, evacuate the area immediately and contact SoCal Gas from a safe location: 1-800-427-2200. 

Evacuation Shelters

• Find an open Red Cross Shelter
• Ritchie Valens Recreation Center – 10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Pacoima, CA 91331
• Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Recreation Center  – 14201 Huston Street, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
• Lanark Recreation Center  –21816 Lanark Street, Canoga Park, CA 91304

Large Animal Evacuation Shelters

• Hansen Dam Equestrian Center, 11127 Orcas Ave, Sylmar, CA 91342
• Los Angeles Equestrian Center, 480 Riverside Dr, Burbank CA 91301

FEMA Assistance On-Site at LA County Libraries

Tuesday, January 14, from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Beginning on Wednesday, January 15, daily from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Locations:

• UCLA Research Park West, 10850 W. Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90064
• Pasadena City College Community Education Center, 3035 E. Foothill Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91107

Additional Assistance with FEMA Applications

• Visit DisasterAssistance.gov
• via the FEMA app
• FEMA Helpline 1-800-621-3362
• Your Congressional Elected Representative (Find your Representative). 

Veterans

• Due to the wildfire emergency, the Veterans AJCC at Bob Hope Patriotic Hall has been repurposed as an emergency evacuation shelter. As of Sunday, January 12, 2025, all in-person services are temporarily suspended with offsite or virtual services available.
• Valley Rally Point: Goodwill SoCal 13400 Riverside Dr., Ste 100, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423. Contact: vpangoodwill@goodwillsocal.org 
• Please contact our office at (818) 901-5588 if you are in need of connections to the VA or LA County VA! 

California Department of Insurance 

• To assist wildfire victims, CDI has developed a guide to expedite the recovery process. Please visit: Wildfire Resources.
• Commissioner Lara has deployed an Insurance Fraud Team amid wildfire recovery! Please visit the  “Avoid Disaster Scams” for tips on how to avoid scams.
• To help understand insurance policies and the claims process, workshops sponsored by Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara will provide resources for rebuilding and recovery. 

1/18/2025 & 1/19/2025 starting at 10 AM

Santa Monica College, Performing Arts Center East Wing: 1310 11th St.

AND

1/25/2025 & 1/26/2025 starting at 10 AM

Pasadena City College, 1570 East Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91106

Contact: (800) 927-4354

Farmers Insurance Mobile Claims Center

Claims assistance for customers and resources for non-customers.

Home Depot 1200 Flower Street, Burbank, CA 91502

Daily Hours: 8 AM  – 5:30 PM

Consumer Alert: Price gouging is illegal during a State of Emergency 

• Californians who believe they’ve been victims of price gouging should report it to local authorities or the Attorney General at www.oag.ca.gov/report.
• More Information:

California Department of Justice Price Gouging FAQ

Report Price Gouging in Los Angeles County (DCBA)

EDD

The one-week waiting period for unemployment insurance applicants is suspended for all applicants who are unemployed as a direct result of this emergency in Los Angeles County and apply for unemployment insurance benefits during the time period beginning January 7, 2025, and ending on the close of business on July 7, 2025.

Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity

• DEO has launched an emergency resources webpage to assist workers and businesses impacted by wildfires. 
• In-person support is available at 40 America’s Job Centers of California, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Or, the East LA Entrepreneur Center (4716 E. Cesar Chavez Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90022) Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. 

Assistance for Small Businesses

Disaster Assistance | U.S. Small Business Administration

Additional Information

The South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued an air quality alert through the region. To know if you’re in a warning area check the Current Air Quality Data.

Governor Newsom issued an executive order to fast-track debris removal in areas affected by recent fires. This measure aims to reduce the risk of flooding and mudslides, which could result from upcoming rainstorms. Learn more here.