Dear GFBLA Community:
The GFBLA Board of Directors and Staff hopes this message finds you safe and well amid the ongoing challenges posed by the wildfires occurring across Los Angeles County. We are heartbroken at the devastation these fires have caused across the county. We encourage you to prioritize your safety as well as the safety of your loved ones over the coming days as Los Angeles County continues to manage the wildfires.
Many of us know someone who has been affected by this ongoing crisis. From being suddenly evacuated, to losing everything, many people are suffering with incomprehensible loss. Despite the loss, you are not alone and GFBLA is here to support you. Our strength as an organization lies in our community.
If you have been directly affected by the fires, please reach out to your loved ones, friends, and local community services. We have compiled a list of resources to help your recovery. If there is anything that GFBLA can do, please reach out and let us know how we can best assist you.
Please continue to prioritize your safety and continue to follow the guidance of local authorities. Take care of yourselves and your loved ones during this difficult time, stay safe, and know that our hearts are with you.
With music, pride, and visibility,
GFBLA Board of Directors
RESOURCES
Wildfires Information & Updates
- Watch Duty App (Download for iOS; Download for Android): Monitor active wildfires, see lists of shelter locations and new evacuation centers, gain access to live wildfire cameras, submit photos, and sign up to receive push notifications regarding evacuation orders.
- California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection: Monitor wildfires; sign up for SMS alerts; and stay informed on evacuation warnings, orders, shelters, and road closures.
Emergency Notifications
- County of Los Angeles Emergency Notifications: Register for emergency alerts.
- Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Alerts: Sign up for alerts.
- Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP): Sign up for outage alerts.
- NotifyLA: Sign up for emergency alerts.
Aid, Assistance, and Services
- MusiCares: MusiCares provides crisis relief, preventive care, recovery resources, and need-based financial assistance for people across all music professions.
- Mutual Aid LA Network (MALAN) Fire & Wind Storm Resource Library: The MALAN team is maintaining a comprehensive list of various resources available to those affected by the fires and will continue updating it with new resources or calls for volunteers and donations.
- Airbnb: Airbnb, in partnership with 211 LA, is offering free temporary housing for residents displaced or evacuated due to the wildfires. Submit your information in this form to receive notifications on availability. Spaces are limited, and completing the form does not guarantee a stay. Eligibility criteria apply.
- Uber: Use promo code WILDFIRE25 in the wallet section of your Uber app to redeem 2 free Uber rides up to $40/each for transportation to/from active shelters.
- Metro: Fare collection for rides on Metro has been suspended systemwide through Jan 12.
- Planet Fitness: Free access to locker rooms, showers, HydroMassage loungers, electrical outlets and Wi-Fi. Valid until Jan 15 at locations in LA County not impacted by the fires.
- FEMA Assistance – Individuals and Households Program: Affected individuals may be eligible to receive money for essential items, housing needs, rental assistance, and more.
- Report a Power Outage: Call 1-800-DIAL-DWP or visit the LADWP website.
- Report Downed Power Lines, Street Poles, and Trees: Use the MyLA311 app (Download for OS; Download for Android), dial 311, or visit the MyLA311 website.
Information & Educational Resources
- The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): Free resources to mental health providers and coping tips for traumatic events and disasters.
- County of Los Angeles Emergency Survival Guide: This guide will help you to prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters in Los Angeles County. The guide provides tips that assist you to be self-sufficient after a disaster and is available in different languages.
- Red Cross Wildfire Safety Checklist: Learn how to keep your family and home safe during a wildfire.
- 211 LA: Call “2-1-1” for information regarding shelters and social and health services.
