Disaster Distress Information
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Disaster survivors, don’t be surprised if you are feeling elevated levels of stress and anxiety due to the current fires. It is very common for people who have previously experienced the trauma of living a disaster to feel triggered by a similar event, even if there is no immediate danger for you.
Some people may have a hard time coping with difficult emotions, whether adults or children. Learn the warning signs for disaster-related distress.
You can also call the Disaster Distress Helpline at 1 (800) 985-5990 or text "TalkWithUs" to 66746 for emotional support and resources—you don't have to go through this alone!
EVACUATION PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION
If you are in or near a fire evacuation area, get your go bag ready ahead of time with all of your essentials. Read more by visiting CalFIRE Wildfire Tips.
WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU WHEN YOU EVACUATE
THE 6 P’S
1. People and pets
2. Plastic (credit cards and cash)
3. Papers (important documents)
4. Prescriptions
5. Pictures
6. Personal computer
Sign up for emergency alerts
Los Angeles County: Ready LA County
Los Angeles City: Notify LA
Ventura County: VC Alert
And don't forget to check your city's website for city and neighborhood-specific alerts as well!
Accounts to follow on Twitter
Fire Departments
LA County Fire Department, Public Information Office
@LACoFDPIO
LA County Fire Department
@LACoFD
LA County Fire Incident Alerts
@LACFD
Los Angeles Fire Department
@LAFD
Law Enforcement
Los Angeles Sheriff's Department
@LASDHQ
Los Angeles Police Department Headquarters
@LAPDHQ
LA County Emergency Management
LA County Office of Emergency Management
@ReadyLACounty
211 LA shares information from all of the above accounts and provides resource updates.
@211LACounty