We’re heartbroken by the devastation the LA wildfires have caused, and we're so sorry for the grief you're suffering. If you’re feeling overwhelmed and don’t know where to start, we’re here to lighten your load.

Here's a few ways we can help in the immediate:

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And a few more ways we can support you as time goes on. We're here for the full road ahead.

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2. Apply for recovery grants 👉 Submit this task to Duckbill

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Our copilots are ready to handle any tasks you need—just click the links below to submit a task, and we’ll take it from there.

Find Shelter and Temporary Housing

• Red Cross Shelters: Check www.redcross.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS for available shelters.
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• Local Community Centers: Dial LA City’s 311 hotline for shelter locations.

  
  

• Airbnb Open Homes Program: Find free/discounted stays at www.airbnb.com/openhomes.

  
  

• California Hotel & Lodging Association: Browse emergency lodging at www.calodging.com.

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Financial Help

• Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA): Apply at www.edd.ca.gov or call 1-800-300-5616.
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• California Wildfire Relief Fund: Apply at cafirefoundation.org.
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• Salvation Army: Call (213) 553-3250 for financial aid.
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Food and Supplies

• LA Regional Food Bank: Find distribution sites at www.lafoodbank.org or call (323) 234-3030.
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• Diaper Bank of Southern California: Get diapers at www.socaldiaperbank.org.
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• Goodwill Southern California: Call (888) 446-6394 for clothing and supplies.
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Mental Health Support

• LA County Dept. of Mental Health: Call 1-800-854-7771 or text “LA” to 741741.

  
  

• Disaster Distress Helpline: Call 1-800-985-5990 or text “TalkWithUs” to 66746.

  
  

• NAMI Los Angeles County: Find support groups at www.namiglac.org.
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• If you need help talking to your kids about what's happened, Dr. Becky, founder of parent coaching app Good Inside, has got you covered. Read her helpful how-to guide here.

Legal Aid

• LAFLA: Visit www.lafla.org or call (800) 399-4529 for free legal help.

  
  

• CA Bar Association Disaster Relief Hotline: Call (415) 538-2250.

  
  

• Disaster Legal Services (DLS): Call 1-800-310-7036.

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Cleanup and Rebuilding

• CA Dept. of Insurance: Call 1-800-927-4357 or visit www.insurance.ca.gov.
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• Team Rubicon: Request cleanup help at www.teamrubiconusa.org.

  
  

• Habitat for Humanity LA: Apply at www.habitatla.org.

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Additional Resources

• Animal Evacuation and Care: Call LA Animal Services at (888) 452-7381 or visit www.aspca.org. You can also contact Canine Rescue Club if you need additional pet care or fostering while you search for stable lodging.

  
  

• Utility Assistance: Call Southern California Edison at 1-800-655-4555.

  
  

• Transportation: Get free emergency rides at www.metro.net.
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Emergency Contacts and Hotlines

• Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD): Save emergency (911) and non-emergency ((213) 978-3800) numbers to your phone.

• Cal OES: Check updates at www.caloes.ca.gov or call (916) 845-8510.

• FEMA Disaster Assistance: Apply at www.disasterassistance.gov or call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362).

• American Red Cross: Call 1-800-RED-CROSS for shelter info.

We know this is hard, heavy, and overwhelming. Let us help. Our copilots are ready to handle anything you need—from finding a shelter to filing insurance claims. Just click Submit this task to Duckbill, and we’ll get it done.

We will continue to surface and circulate any reputable resources we find to our members. Please check our Instagram story for real-time updates and feel free to share this guide with your community.

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— The Duckbill Team