Teamster members affected by the Southern California wildfires and in need of financial assistance are encouraged to reach out to their Local Union Representative. Your representative will collect the necessary information and forward it to Joint Council 42 for processing.

Disaster Resources

If you’ve been affected by the fires in Los Angeles, we’ve compiled essential resources for assistance, including emergency alerts, shelters, and recovery support. Visit our full list for help navigating this challenging time.

Emergency Alerts

• City of Los Angeles Emergency Alerts (NotifyLA): Sign up here: https://emergency.lacity.org/notifyla.
• Alert LA County: Sign up here: https://lacounty.gov/emergency-alerts.
• Local Alerts: Additional emergency alerts for municipalities in LA County: https://lacounty.gov/emergency-alerts.
• Watch Duty Wildfire App: Real-time updates on wildfire status, including air drops. Website: https://watchduty.org.

Federal Resources

• FEMA Support: Offers financial assistance for temporary housing, home repairs, and essential expenses not covered by insurance. Learn more and apply: https://www.fema.gov/assistance/individual/program or call 1-800-621-3362.
• DisasterAssistance.gov: Centralized platform to apply for federal disaster aid, track applications, and access local and federal recovery resources. Visit: https://www.disasterassistance.gov.
• American Red Cross – Los Angeles Region: Provides emergency shelters, supplies, and recovery assistance. Visit: https://www.redcross.org/local/california/los-angeles.html or call 1-800-RED-CROSS.
• Disaster Legal Assistance: Search “Disaster” at https://www.lsc.gov.

State and Local Resources

• City of Los Angeles Emergency Resources: Explore resources: https://emergency.lacity.org/.
• California Office of Emergency Services: Learn more: https://www.caloes.ca.gov.
• California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services: Resources for disaster recovery and response: https://www.caloes.ca.gov.

Shelters and Evacuation Centers

1. IATSE Local 80 – 2520 W. Olive Ave Suite 200, Burbank, CA 91505 | (818) 526-0700
2. Volt Lites – 3000 N. Kenwood St, Burbank, CA 91505 | (818) 433-7972
3. Outpost Los Angeles – 12685 Van Nuys Blvd, Pacoima, CA 91331 | Email: info@outpostla.com
4. Westwood Recreation Center (accepts small animals) – 1350 S. Sepulveda Blvd, Westwood, CA | (310) 473-3610
5. Pasadena Convention Center – 300 E. Green St, Pasadena, CA 91101 | (626) 793-2122
6. El Camino Real Charter High School – 5440 Valley Circle Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91367 | (818) 595-7500
7. Pierce College (accepts large animals) – 6201 Winnetka Ave, Woodland Hills, CA | (818) 719-6404
8. Planet Fitness Gym Locations – Free showers, WiFi, and charging stations. No membership required.
9. Calico Fish House – 16600 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA 92649. Offering food for evacuees and camping space. | (562) 357-4012

General Assistance

• Disaster Distress Hotline: Free 24/7 crisis support via call or text. Website: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/helplines/disaster-distress-helpline.
• MALAN Mutual Aid Network (Shelters & Support): Access resources: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KMk34XY5dsvVJjAoD2mQUVHYU_Ib6COz6jcGH5uJWDY/htmlview?gid=0#gid=0.

Transportation Assistance

• Lyft: Use code CAFIRERELIEF25 for 2 rides (up to $25 each). Visit: https://www.lyft.com.
• Uber: Use code WILFIRE25 for a free ride (up to $40). Visit: https://www.uber.com.
• LA Metro: Fare collection suspended systemwide during emergencies. Visit: https://www.metro.net.

Food Resources

• Pie Free Pizza: Free pizza for evacuees and those in need. Call (626) 541-0041 to coordinate.
• Be U Vietnamese Restaurant: Free meals for evacuees and first responders. Address: 557 N Hoover St, Los Angeles, CA 90004 | Phone: (323) 928-2135
• Calico Fish House: Free food for evacuees and camping space in their parking lot. Call (562) 357-4012 or visit: https://calicofishhouse.com.

Other Support

• Airbnb: Free temporary housing for wildfire evacuees. Submit your information: https://www.airbnb.com/help.
• Planet Fitness Locations: Free showers, WiFi, and charging stations—no membership required. Visit: https://www.planetfitness.com.