Wildfire Support
As wildfires continue to impact the Los Angeles area, SEIU Local 1000 stands in solidarity with our Southern California members. We are here to provide the support and resources you need during this challenging time.
On this page, you will find information on catastrophic leave, how to access food and other essential resources, and key contact details for assistance. Our goal is to ensure you have quick and easy access to the help you deserve as you navigate these difficult circumstances. Please check this page periodically for updates.
If you need further assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our Member Resource Center (MRC).
Administratrive Time Off (ATO)
ATO may be granted on a case by case basis for those who are currently experiencing a State of Emergency, amongst other reasons. California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 599.785.5 allows for up to 5 days of ATO during a Governor-declared State of Emergency for those employees that meet the provisions of the rule. In addition to the 5 days of ATO, departments are delegated the authority to approve ATO for up to a total of 30 calendar days.
Employees who believe that they qualify for ATO should contact their immediate supervisor to begin the process.
For more information about ATO, please utilize the following links:
2121 – Administrative Time Off (ATO)
Administrative-Time-Off-Under-Review
Catastrophic Leave
The Catastrophic Leave program allows employees who have exhausted their leave credits and must miss work due to a prolonged illness or injury (including that of an eligible family member), or due to a natural disaster, to request catastrophic leave.
Definition
A catastrophic illness or injury is defined as an illness or injury that is serious and expected to incapacitate the employee or a member of the employee’s family or household, and which creates a financial hardship because the employee has exhausted all eligible leave credits.
A natural disaster is defined as an act of nature, such as a flood or an earthquake, that has had an effect on the employee’s principle residence and the Governor has declared a state of emergency in the county where the employee resides.
Article 8.8 of your union contract defines your right to transfer leave credits. Your Local 1000 contract guarantees family medical leave, parental leave or adoption leave.
- Leave credits can be transferred between family members or to other persons residing in the immediate household who are also state employees.
- Leave credits can be transferred from one or more employees to another employee for financial hardship due to injury or the prolonged illness of the employee.
- Leave credits include Compensated Time Off (CTO), personal leave, annual leave, vacation, personal day, and/or holiday credit. Sick leave credits cannot be transferred.
- Transfers must be approved by the department director or designee and in accordance with departmental policies.
- Transfer of leave credits are permitted between departments.
- The receiving employee must have exhausted all leave credits prior to receiving donated leave.
Requesting Catastrophic Leave
Submit a request to your department head (or designee), along with appropriate verification of the injury or illness (or occurrence, in the case of a natural disaster) for the requested leave. In cases where the potential recipient is unable to initiate the process, a family member or the department head (or designee) may act on the employee’s behalf. The donated leave may be used upon approval by a department head or designee.
Need more help?
Please contact the MRC 1-866-471-7348 if you have questions or need further assistance.
Information for State Bar Employees
The following language has been agreed upon by SEIU Local 1000 and the California State Bar. The provisions apply to represented State Bar employees under the SEIU Local 1000 MOU.
Emergency Paid Leave Side Letter for State Bar Employees
SEIU Local 1000 has negotiated up to 5 days of emergency paid leave for eligible California State Bar employees. The emergency paid leave is in addition to all other paid leave entitlements for State Bar employees.
This emergency paid leave is available to State Bar employees covered under the SEIU Local 1000 MOU who:
- Have had their primary residence destroyed or damaged in the ongoing Los Angeles area wildfires to the extent that the damage requires relocation, or;
- Have been displaced from their primary residence due to mandatory evacuation orders or a level 2 evacuation warning as defined by the US Forest Service related to the January 2025 Los Angeles area wildfires, and that displacement prevents the employee from working remotely.
To view the full details of the side letter, please see Letter of Understanding – Paid Emergency Leave (January 2025 LA Wildfires).
Catastrophic Leave Side Letter for State Bar Employees
SEIU Local 1000 has negotiated the expansion of language in the MOU to assist State Bar employees displaced by the 2025 Los Angeles area wildfires. Some highlights of the new provisions include:
- Increased the value of donations from 5 days to 10 days each calendar year.
- Inclusion of the use of sick leave to apply to Catastrophic Leave for those affected by the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires.
- Expanding the definition of those eligible for these provisions to include employees who are facing financial hardships as a direct result of the 2025 Los Angeles area wildfires.
To view the full details of the side letter, please see Letter of Understanding – Catastrophic Leave 2025-0115.
Resources
SEIU CA Disaster Relief
Supplemental support is available to victims of natural disasters and those suffering from financial hardships. Please visit https://seiuca.org/disaster-relief/ to learn more about cash aid for victims of the LA Fires through SEIU California.
Los Angeles Labor Federation Wildfire Relief
SEIU Local 1000 is partnering with the Los Angeles Labor Federation to offer additional resources for impacted members. Please fill out the application that is linked below to determine eligibility to receive rental, mortgage, or utility relief.
Please be sure to submit identification; copies of 3-day eviction or foreclosure notice; or copies of utility bill and disconnection notice; and proof of income demonstrating your ability to make future payments, to Marcos Juan, at [email protected] for a determination of your submission.
For more information, please visit Labor Community Services at www.lcs-la.org.
Food
| Organization Name | Whats Available | Address | Phone Number | Website | |
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| SEIU Local 1000 – Norwalk Office | Food Boxes for Family of 4 | SEIU Local 1000 Norwalk Office |
Mariana Arellano-Renteria 866-471-734778 |
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| SEIU Local 1000 – Ontario Office | Food Boxes for Family of 4 | SEIU Local 1000 Ontario Office |
Juan Martinez 866-471-7348 |
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| Labor Community Services | Food Boxes for Family of 4 | 213-381-5611 | lcs-la.org | [email protected] | |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | Food Pantry Locater | 323-234-3030 |
lafoodbank.org/find-food/pantry-locator/ |
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| 211-LA | Food, Income Support and Resources | Dial 2 1 1 | 211la.org |
Shelter
| Organization Name | What’s Available | Address | Phone Number | Website | Notes |
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| 211LA / Airbnb.org | Emergency airbnb.org shelter | 211 | airbnb.org/disaster-relief |
Temporary Housing Services: Free temporary housing for wildfire evacuees in partnership with 211 LA | |
| Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery | Shelter | 40 W Green St, Pasadena, CA 91105 | Thurs, 1/9, starting at 10 AM: serving as a shelter, providing boxed lunches, and a place to charge electronics. | ||
| Agoura Animal Care Center | Animal boarding | 29525 Agoura Road Agoura Hills, CA 91301 | (818) 991-0070 | animalcare.lacounty.gov |
Small Animals |
| Air Quality / Emergency Alerts | Health and Safety Prcautions | lacounty.gov/emergency/alert-la |
Stay indoors, keep windows/door closed, and use air purifiers if possible. Singn up for real-time evacuation and safety instructions via Alert LA |
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| All Saints Church | Shelter | 132 N Euclid Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101 | |||
| American Red Cross | Shelter | 24 hour Hotline | (800) 733-2767 | redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery-services/find-an-open-shelter.html |
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| Animal Shelters | animalcare.lacounty.gov |
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| Anthem Blue Cross | Helpline: Urgent care from any doctor or hospital | (833) 285-4030 | Emergency or urgent care Dr. or hospital needed right away, refills on prescriptions for medication, medical equipment. need pre-approvals or referrals, or need to file a claim |
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| Arcadia Community Center | Shelter Sites | 375 Campus Drive Arcadia, CA 91007 | |||
| Arcadia Public Library | Shelter | 20 West Duarte Road | |||
| Black Lantern Books / Black Lantern Coop | Shelter | 6533 West Blvd. Inglewood, CA 90302 | |||
| Burbank Armenian Center | Shelter, Information | 75 E Santa Anita Ave, Burbank, CA 91502 | (818) 486-0668 | Call Artin for more info | |
| Cafe Tropical | Shelter, Free Items | 2900 W Sunset Blvd Los Angeles CA, Los Angeles, CA | |||
| Calico Fish House | Shelter | 16600 Pacific Coast Highway | DM @ChefGruel on Twitter to coordinate meal or supply deliveries | ||
| California Community Foundation- Wildfire Relief Fund | Financial and resource | (213) 413-4130 | calfund.org/wildfire-relief-fund |
Financial support for affected families | |
| California Department of Social Services-Disaster Help Center | Shelter | (800) 852-5711 | wildfirerecovery.caloes.ca.gov |
Assistance and services for wildfire-impacted families | |
| California Fire Foundation | Financial and resource | www.calfirefoundation.org |
(916) 641-1707 | cafirefoundation.org |
Financial and resource aid to wildfire survivors |
| Calvary Community Church | Shelter and Housing Services | 5495 Via Rocas, Westlake Village, CA 91362 | Pets allowed | Pets allowed | Pets allowed |
| City of Los Angeles Workforce Development Board | Recovery Resources 2025 | 1200 W. 7th Street, 6th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90017-2349 | (213) 744-7164 | [email protected] |
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| Cresecnta Valley UMC | Shelter | 2700 Montrose Ave, La Crescenta-Montrose 91020 | We have power available for charging devices.If you need help, please reach out to Janice or Pastor Kevin.213-290-3722 |
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| Department of Mental Health (DMH) | Mental Health Crisis Counseling | (800) 854-7771 | dmh.lacounty.gov/our-sevices/disasterservices/access-hotline |
Mental Health Crisis Counseling | |
| Direct Relief | Medical | (805) 964-4767 | directrelief.org |
Medical supplies and emergency assistance | |
| Disaster Distress Hotline | Disaster Distress | 1 (800) 985-5990 | www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline |
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| Disaster Distress Hotline | Disater/tragedy helpline | (800) 985-5990 | Substance Abuse Mental Helath Services Administration (SAMHSA) | ||
| Disaster Help / Veterans Affairs | Crisis Line | Dial 988 then press 1 | www.va.gov |
Disaster help | |
| Disaster loan and grant information | loan and grants | U.S. Small Business Administration | (800) 659-2955 | www.sba.gov |
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| Dream Center | Emergency supplies | www.dreamcenter.org |
Relay Services | www.dreamcenter.org |
Emergency supplies such as food, clothing, and hygience products |
| Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD) | Recovery Resources 2025 | 1200 W. 7th Street, 6th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90017-2349 | (213) 744-7300 / 711 for Telecommunication Relay Services (TRS) | ewdd.lacity.gov/index.php/2025-los-angeles-wild-fires-resources |
Resources Available for Businesses and Workers Impacted by the Los Angeles City Wildfires |
| El Camino Real Charter High School | Shelter | 5440 Valley Circle Blvd. Woodland Hills | (818) 595-7500 | www.ecrchs.net |
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| Emergency Assistance Program | Shelter | American Red Cross- Los Angeles Region Services | (800) 675-5799 | www.redcross.org/local/california/los-angeles.html |
Shelter, food, clothing, and emotional support |
| Emergency Supplies and Support / Salvation Army | Shelter | (800) SAL-ARMY (725-2769) | www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/help-disaster-survivors |
Relief for evacuees and first responders, including food and shelter | |
| Evacuation Shelter – Ritchie Valens Recreation Center | Shelter | 10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd, | |||
| FEMA Individual Assistance | Disaster Assistance | 1 (800) 621-3362 / TTY: 1 (800) 462-7585 | www.disasterassistance.gov |
Apply Online | |
| First Baptist Church | Shelter | 75 N Marengo Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101 | |||
| Friends in Deed Bad Weather Shelter | Shelter | Trinity Lutheran Church | (626) 797-2402 | friendsindeedpas.org |
Support services and essential supplies |
| IATSE Disaster Response Team | Shelter | 2520 West Olive Avenue | |||
| LA Dream Center Emergency Shelter | Shelter | 2301 Bellevue Avenue | Pets allowed | Pets allowed | Pets allowed |
| Labor Community Services (LCS) | Housing Assistance | (323) 620-3030 | lcs-la.org |
Submit supporting documention to [email protected] | |
| Local Emergency Shelters | Shelter | www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery-services/find-an-open-shelter.html |
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| Los Angeles County Emergency Information | lacounty.gov/emergency |
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| Los Angeles Equestrian Center | Shelter | (818) 840-9063 | la-equestriancenter.com |
Shelter for large animals, including horses | |
| Military & Family Readiness Center | Veteran-Specific Assistance | (213) 473-5500 | militaryonesource.mil |
Support for military families impated by emergencies | |
| Montebello Armenian Center | Shelter | 410 Washington Blvd, Montebello, CA 90640 | Call Jack at (323) 216-1239 for more info | ||
| Mud\WTR:gather (mudwtrgather) | Shelter | 2515 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405 | Providing shelter, wifi, parking. IG @mudwtrgather | ||
| Northridge Park | Shelter | 10120 Reseda Blvd | |||
| Northridge Recreation Center | Shelter | 18300 Lemarsh St. Northridge, CA 91325 | (818) 349-7341 | www.laparks.org/reccenter/northridge |
Emergency shelter and resources for evacuees |
| Odyssey Games | Shelter, Free Items | 1795 E. Colorado Blvd. Passadena CA | snacks, water, electricity | ||
| Pacific Community Center | Shelter | 501 S. Pacific Avenue | |||
| Pasadena Civic Auditorium | Shelter | 300 E. Green St. Pasadena | (626) 449-7360 | www.visitpasadena.com | |
| Pasadena Convention Center | Shelter | 300 E. Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91101 | (626) 793-2122 | www.pasadenacenter.com |
NEED: Blankets: Provides shelter, food, and basic necessities for evacuees |
| Pasadena Humane Society | Shelter | (626) 792-7151 | www.pasadenahumane.org |
Shelter and care for small animals | |
| Passadena Community Job Center | Shelter, Free Items | 500 N Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101 | (626) 440-0112 | call the center for more inforamtion about volunteering or donating | |
| Planet Fitness | Shelter | All LA locations | |||
| Questions about Property insurance | property insurance | California Department of Insurance | (800) 927-4357 | www.insurance.ca.gov | |
| Questions or Reports about outages | Gas and power outages | Southern California Edison Southern California Gas Company www.socalgas.com | (800) 684-8123 / (800) 655-4555 | www.sce.com | |
| Re/Creation Cafe | Shelter | 4500 Washington Boulevard | |||
| Reality Center | Shelter | 1428 2nd St #400, Santa Monica, CA 90401 | |||
| Recovery resources for Los Angeles County Residents | lacournty.gov/emergency |
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| Ritchie Valens Recreation Center | Shelter | 10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Pacoima | (818) 834-5172 | www.laparks.org/reccenter/ritchie-valens |
Shelter and support services for displaced individuals |
| Rtchie Valens Recreation Center | Shelter and Housing Services | ||||
| Sepulved Recreation Center | Shelter Sites | 8801 Kester Avenue, Panorama City, CA 91402 | (818) 893-3700 | www.laparks.org/reccenter/sepulveda |
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| Sepulveda Recreation Center | Shelter | 8825 Kester Ave | (818) 893-3700 | www.laparks.org/reccenter/seplveda |
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| Sheriff’s Psychological Services Bureau | Counseling and emotional support | (213) 738-3500 | Available to all Sheriff’s Department employees | ||
| St Sarkis Armenian Church | Shelter | 58 S Sierra Madre Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107 | |||
| St. Anthony Croation Catholic Church | Shelter | 712 N. Grand Avenue | |||
| St. Anthony’s Croatian Catholic Church | Shelter | 712 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012 | |||
| Studio DDLA | Shelter | 944 Chung King Rd | Pets | ||
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA’s) | Disaster Distress Hotling | 1 (800) 985-5990 Deafness or hearing loss | |||
| Tapestry Church | Shelter | 1521 S Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90015 | |||
| The Emergency Response Program | Shelter | Call 211 or go to 211la.org/LA-Wildfires |
Individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness in the following Service Planning Areas (SPA) may access hotel/motel vouchers from Tuesday, January 7, 2025 – Thursday, January 9, 2025, with check-out on Friday, January |
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| The Kinn | Shelter | 150 Horizon Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90291 | |||
| Van Nuys-Sherman Oaks Rec Center | Shelter and Housing Services | 14201 Huston St Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 | Pets Allowed | ||
| Veteran Peer Access Network (VPAN) Support Line | Support | (800) 854-7771 | Veterans Peer Access Network support line – Search | To get support and resources for veterans and military family 9am – 9pm | |
| Veterans Crisis Line | Free and confidential | (800) 273-8255 press 1 | www.veteranscrisisline.net | Connect with 24/7 support | |
| Vintage Church | Shelter | 1015 California Ave, Santa Monica, CA 9040 | bathrooms, wifi, snacks | ||
| Western Veterinary Center, Medical & Surgical Hospital | Animal boarding | 4990 Reyes Adobe Road Agoura Hills, CA 91301 | (805) 957-7387 | www.wvcet.com |
All pets, regardless of health status |
| Westwood Recreation Center | Shelter | 1350 S. Sepulveda, Los Angeles | (310) 473-3610 | www.laparks.org | Open for evacuees and small animals |
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| White Memorial Church | Shelter | 401 N State St Los Angeles, CA, 90033 | |||
| Wildfire Recovery City of Los Angeles | Recovery Resources 2025 | emergency.lacity.gov/recovery |
Assistance and services for wildfire-impacted families. Shelter and Housing, Property owners, businesses and workers. Additional recovery resources |
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| World Central Kitchen | Food | Contact Form: wck.org/contact Website: wck.org |
Immediate food relief in disaster zones | ||
| YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles | Shelter | North Valley (Northridge): 11336 Corbin Ave, Northridge, CA 91326 | |||
| Zala Lawyers | Shelter | Hotel rooms in Sherman Oaks for evacuees, DM @ginazapanta_ on Instagram | @Zalawyers are also providing space at their offices with power, internet, storage space for folks who need a home base |
General Information
| Organization Name | What’s Available | Address | Website | Notes |
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| CalFire | Maps and critical updates about the fires |
fire.ca.gov |
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| Listos California | Disater Prepardness Information and Literature |
listoscalifornia.org/resources |
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| Southern California Edison | Power Outage Status Updates |
sce.com/outage-center/check-outage-status |
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| 211 – LA | Variety of resources and links to Food, Shelter and General Information |
211la.org |
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| FEMA | Disaster Assistance |
disasterassistance.gov |
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| LAUSD | Updates from Los Angeles Unified School District |
lausd.org/domain/4 |
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| LA DWP | Outage information from Los Angles Department of Water & Power |
ladwp.com/outages |
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| California Fire Foundation | Donate to Disaster Relief Efforts |
cpf.salsalabs.org/disasterrelief |
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| SEIU California State Council | Funds for disaster relief |
seiu1000.org/wildfire-support |
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| All Hands and Hearts | Donate to Disaster Relief Efforts |
allhandsandhearts.org |
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| FEMA | Donate to Disaster Relief Efforts |
[email protected] |
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| Human Appeal | Donate to Disaster Relief Efforts |
humanappealusa.org/donate |
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| USAGOv | Donate to Disaster Relief Efforts |
usa.gov/help-disaster-survivors |
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| American Red Cross | Donate to Disaster Relief Efforts |
redcross.org/donate |
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| California Fire Foundation | Donate to Disaster Relief Efforts |
cpf.salsalabs.org/disasterrelief |
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| Samaritan’s Purse | Donate to Disaster Relief Efforts |
samaritanspurse.org/us-disaster-relief-donation |
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| Salvation Army | Donate to Disaster Relief Efforts |
disaster.salvationarmyusa.org |
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| U.S Small Business Administration | Disaster Relief Loans |
sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance |
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| Disaster Loan Outreach Center Pasadena | Disaster Relief Loans | 3035 E. Foothill Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91107 |
Open Mondays-Fridays, 9am – 6pm Saturdays 9am -4pm Closed Monday Jan 20 in observance of MLK holiday |
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| Ventura County Foundation | Disaster Relief Loans | 4001 Mission AOaks Blvd. Ste. A-1 Camarillo, CA 93012 |
Open Mondays-Fridays, 8am – 5pm Closed Monday, January 20 in observance of MLK holiday |
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| Economic Injury Disaster Loans (ElDLs) | Disaster Relief Loans |
sba.gov/economic-injury-disaster-loans |
Deadlines to return applications for physical property damage: March 10, 2025. Economic injury applications: October 8, 2025 |
State Notices
| Department Name | Notice |
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| DGS | SEIU Notice – DGS LA Fire Evacuations (1.8.25) |
| DOJ | DOJ Latest Update as of 1.9.25 2.30 PM |
| DMV | DMV Latest Update as of 2.4.25 2.30 PM |
| CDE | DCS Closure SEIU Notice |
| EDD | EDD Update – Los Angeles Fires |