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DISASTER RESOURCES SOCAL FIRES

Thousands of people are suffering unimaginable losses due to the recent and ongoing fires across southern California. Resources are available to community members and first responders for access to shelter, temporary housing, clean water, food, transportation, storage, family assistance, medical services, mental health services, vet services, and more.

If you have been severely impacted by the recent fires, the L.A. Wildfires Relief Grants application process is now open for immediate financial assistance. All students who have been affected are eligible to apply.

Further important information can be found in the emergency update released by the university today.

Stay Informed:

• USC Wildfire Health Advisory
• USC’s Emergency Information
• USC Wildfire Support Groups
• USC's Stand with L.A. "L.A. Strong"
• LA Emergency Management
• Incidents | Cal Fire
• SoCal Wildfires: Where Palisades, Eaton, Hurst and Sunset fire victims can get help - ABC7 Los Angeles
• Resources for SoCal-based Families Affected by the Wildfires – Early Edge California
• A list of free and discounted resources for victims of Los Angeles-area fires - Los Angeles Times

Additional Support Resources:

• USC’s WeCare Initiative
• USC Counseling Services
• NASW-CA LA Fires - Resources and Support
• Department of Mental Health Resources
• LA Food Bank
• Disability support services and safety planning
• Family Support Services | CHLA (diapers, formula, clothing, mental health services, how to talk to your kids about the wildfires, healthcare services)
• CalHope Counseling for youth and families
• American Red Cross Medical Services
• Airbnb Temporary Free Housing Options
• Access Center 24-hour support with LACDMH 1-800-854-7771

For 24-hour, immediate support:

• Call or text 211 for additional support with locating shelter, food, transportation, and mental health, and medical services.
• Call 1-800-854-7771 for 24-hour mental health support services | LAC Department of Mental Health's Access Center.
• Call or text 988 for 24-hour mental health and crisis support.