KI Community Fire Response Panel - After the Fire USA
This discussion occured on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 and features panelists who have experienced losing their homes in previous fires, city officials who have been through the process, and subject matter experts in important topics such as PTSD, long-term recovery groups, and insurance.
To support our community during this devastating time, we have established the KI Community Palisades Fire Assistance Fund. The proceeds of this fund will aide those in our community who have suffered catastrophic losses and are in need of financial assistance.
If you need anything, please reach out to membership@ourki.org and we will assist in any way we can.
Below are resources within the LA community that may be helpful. We will update this page as more resources become available to us.
For the most up to date information on the Palisades Fire including:
-Evacuation orders & warnings
-Road Closures
-Available Shelters
-Important links
Please visit:
Cal Fire
If you would like immediate alerts from the Los Angeles Fire Department:
click here.
Jewish Organizations that can help in a variety of ways
Jewish Free Loan Association (JFLA)
Provides interest-free loans for emergency expenses, including temporary housing.
Website: jfla.org
Phone: 323.761.8830
Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles
Offers financial assistance, emergency grants, and support for housing or hotel stays for displaced families.
Website: jewishla.org
Phone: 323.761.8000
Jewish Family Service Los Angeles (JFSLA)
Offers emergency financial aid, emotional support, and housing assistance.
Website: jfsla.org
Phone: 323.761.8800
Damage Assessments from LA City and County Recovery sites
For information on damage assessments and recovery resources, please use these links:
LA City Fire Recovery
LA County Recovers
Immediate Rental & Donated Housing & Availability
-For Properties on the Westside and Venice area click here
-Furnished leases mostly in Beverly Hills area click here
-Airbnb.org offers temporary housing to people impacted by Los Angeles wildfires.
To learn more click here
We are no longer collecting clothing.
If you are in need of clothing, please see info below.
Clothing Pickup
Saturday, January 18 | 10:00am-3:00pm
Longtime KI member, Scott Hillenbrand, of Equity Union Real Estate will be holding a pickup event for families to come to their Sherman Oaks Office/Corporate Headquarters Location
13400 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 Tents will be set up in the parking lot with the clothes/items organized for pickup.
Financial Assistance & Unemployment Information
Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA): Helps individuals who lost jobs due to the fires.
Website: edd.ca.gov
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles: Aides with legal issues arising from disasters, including housing and insurance claims.
Website: lafla.org
Recovery & Insurance
Resources
California Wildfire Recovery Resources: Guides for recovery and rebuilding.
Website: wildfirerecovery.caloes.ca.gov
Insurance Claims Assistance: Contact the California Department of Insurance for help with fire-related claims.
Website: insurance.ca.gov
Food
Resources
Westside Food Bank: Our High Holy Days partner provides food, meal locations, and mobile services when needed. The WFB link below informs of all locations serving meals on the Westside.
Website: https://www.wsfb.org/our-services/need-food-help/
World Central Kitchen: Providing meals in disaster zones. Use the link below to find distribution locations.
Website: wck.org
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank: Supplies emergency food to affected families.
Website: lafoodbank.org
Phone: 323-234-3030
Counseling
& Support
KI Member Joyce S. Snyder, MFT, CEAP: Licensed Marriage, Family Therapist is offereing her services to KI members and Staff. Joyce is a Critical Incident Stress Response Specialist and has provided debriefing for many traumatic events.
Office: 310-396-8926
Mobile: 310-502-2240
Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990 (available 24/7)
Cal Hope: is a program providing free, safe, and confidential mental health support for young people and families across the Website: CALHOPE.ORG
Resources
for Children
National Child Traumatic Stress Network:
Offers extensive resources and guidelines for parents to help children of all ages deal with the emotions and stress of trauma.
Website: https://www.nctsn.org/resources/parent-guidelines-helping-children-impacted-wildfires
Emergency
Assistance Resources
American Red Cross Los Angeles: Offers immediate shelter, emergency supplies, and emotional support.
Website: redcross.org
Phone: 1-800-733-2767
LA County Office of Emergency Management: Real-time info & updates on evacuation orders, shelters, and fire-related resources.
Website: ready.lacounty.gov
Phone: 211
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): Assists with disaster relief applications and financial support.
Website: fema.gov
Phone: 1-800-621-3362
Shelter & Housing
Resources
California Department of Housing and Community Development: Provides disaster housing assistance.
Website: hcd.ca.gov
American Red Cross
May provide hotel vouchers in cases where shelters are unavailable or unsuitable. Contact their local office for details.
Website: redcross.org
Phone: 1-800-733-2767
Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS)
Offers temporary housing assistance and hotel vouchers through their General Relief or CalWORKs programs.
Website: dpss.lacounty.gov
Phone: 1-866-613-3777
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) May provide hotel vouchers or reimbursement for lodging if you qualify for disaster assistance.
Website: fema.gov
Phone: 1-800-621-3362
Immediate Shelter
Locations
Temporary Shelter Location:
Westwood Recreation Center, at 1350 S. Sepulveda Blvd. The shelter also accepts small animals.
Emergency evacuation shelters for large animals:
Los Angeles Equestrian Center
480 Riverside Drive, Burbank.
Pierce College Equestrian Center
7100 El Rancho Drive, Woodland Hills