Wildfire Resources & Ways to Support
Ryman Arts has gathered resources provided by generous organizations and individuals. Click on the following links for wildfire safety tips, preparedness guides, and support resources.
Safety
211LA: L.A. wildfire information and resources
Watch Duty App for Real-Time Fire Updates & Evacuation Notices
Shelters & Housing
Airbnb.org: free housing for victims displaced by the L.A. wildfires
Los Angeles Fire Department Evacuation Information
Human Evacuation Shelters
Westwood Recreation Center
1350 South Sepulveda Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90025
El Camino Real Charter High School
5440 Valley Circle Blvd
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Pasadena Convention Center
300 E Green ST, Pasadena, CA 91101
Ritchie Valens Recreation Center
10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Pacoima, Ca 91324
Northridge Park
10120 Reseda Blvd, Northridge, CA 911324
Sepulveda Recreation Center
8825 Kester Ave, Panorama, CA 91402
Dream Center
2301 Bellevue Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Animal Evacuation Shelters
*Note: Please call ahead to verify availability in taking large/small animals.
Los Angeles Equestrian Center
480 W Riverside Dr, Burbank, CA 91506
Pierce College Equestrian Center
7100 El Rancho Drive, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Rose Bowl Stadium
1001 Rose Bowl Dr, Pasadena, CA 91103
Agoura Animal Care Center
29525 Agoura Rd, Agoura Hills, CA 91301
Pasadena Humane Society
361 S Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105
Pierce College Equestrian Center
6201 Winnetka Ave, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
How to Help Those Affected by Fires
LAFD Wildfire Emergency Funding Alert
Community Foundation’s Wildfire Recovery Fund
Supports intermediate and long-term recovery efforts for major Californian wildfires, as well as preparedness efforts.
Provides immediate assistance to victims through programs like supplying disaster relief cash cards to those affected by wildfires.
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles
Assists in rebuilding homes for those affected by wildfires.
Helping Children Impacted by Wildfires: guidelines for parents
Helping Young Children with Traumatic Grief: tips for caregivers
Helping Communities and Families Recover: safety, recovery and hope after a disaster
Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation
Registered (501)(c)(3) nonprofit that directly supports the @losangelesfiredepartment.
Resources to Support Firefighters & their Families: bringing behavioral health resources and education to firefighters and their families
Nonprofit that immediately prepares and serves meals to communities impacted by natural disasters and during humanitarian crises.
Resources
List of Local Resources: a comprehensive list of available shelters, mental health resources, free items & distribution centers across L.A.
*Please note that availability, capacity, and donation acceptance policies are subject to change. We recommend calling ahead to confirm current capacity, availability, and whether donations are still being accepted before making plans.
Resources for Artists and Creative Workers
Federal
FEMA - FEMA Available for residents impacted by LA County Wildfires
FEMA Fact Sheet- FEMA fact sheet for the arts and culture community: “Helping People Before, During and After Disasters”
U.S. Small Business Administration- Low-interest disaster loans for various needs
FEMA vs. GoFundMe- Learn about if GoFundMe donations, or funds like it, can interfere with FEMA claims
Support for Artists and Creative Workers
Support for Disabled Artists and Writers- Inevitable Foundation offers grants for disabled artists and writers
Recovery/Relief Links From Artsy- Artists and art workers resources
Art Share LA Resources for Artists- List of resources, spaces, and grants available to help artists recover and continue creating
Center for Cultural Innovation: LA Arts Community Fire Relief Fund- Led by Getty and a coalition of foundations, arts organizations, and individuals, it will support the arts community impacted by the Los Angeles fires
CERF+ Emergency Relief Grants- Emergency relief for craft artists (artists who make original three-dimensional visual art objects by hand, including folk and traditional art forms)
ARTNOIR Jar of Love Fund for the Los Angeles Creative Community- Initiative designed to uplift artists, designers, curators, and cultural producers of color impacted by the recent California wildfires
National Coalition for Arts Preparedness and Emergency Response- Library of free toolkits and resources has info on readiness and response needs
NYFA Rauschenberg Medical Emergency Grants- For artists facing medical emergencies
NYFA Multidisciplinary National List of Emergency Grants- A national list of emergency grants for artists
2025 DreamCreative Resources- Grants, loans, and resources for creative industries