Resources to Help Victims of Los Angeles’ Wildfires
The tragic and devastating events of the past week have impacted property owners and renters due to displacement by fire and loss of properties and their housing. Our hearts go out to all who have been impacted by the devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles Area.
If you have short-term or long-term housing available for rent, please let us at the Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles know so we may help place those who are now in need of housing. Help place impacted individuals and families who were impacted by the wildfire NOW by listing any available units. To list available units, please complete the form at the following link: click HERE.
Emergency Alerts
Sign up to receive real-time emergency notifications for residents and businesses in Los Angeles County here. Depending on your county, you can also sign up to receive important Emergency Alerts at Alert RivCo or San Bernardino County Emergency Alerts.
California Fire Updates
Local area incidents and response at https://www.fire.ca.gov/
Animal Shelters (Small and Large)
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Small Animals
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Large Animals
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Insurance
Possible reimbursement for evacuation expenses plus tips for documentation from California’s Insurance Commissioner, click here. Be sure to conduct an Insurance Checkup to know what your policy covers. State law REQUIRES a mandatory, one-year moratorium on insurance companies canceling or non-renewing residential insurance policies in certain areas within or adjacent to a fire perimeter after a declared state of emergency.
Power Service
For residents serviced by Southern California Edison (SCE), the Public Safety Power Shutoff Events webpage offers information on how weather conditions of relatively low humidity and strong winds, in combination with dry fuels, can threaten power supply. It also includes a link to the SCE power outage map.
Financial Assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency
- Individual assistance with temporary housing, uninsured expenses, etc., click here.
- Business disaster assistance loans for property damage, recovery click here.
Rental Housing and Supplier Restrictions on Price Gouging During Disasters
California law limits pricing of essential goods and services, including rental housing, repairs / construction supplies and services during an officially declared emergency. Link to the law here. Governor Newsom signed an Executive Order on January 12th that extends these restrictions until January 7, 2026. Link to the Executive Order here. Price gouging is illegal during a state of emergency. Suspected price gouging should be reported to local authorities or the Attorney General at oag.ca.gov/report.
Disaster Recovery Services:
Cotton Holdings Inc. PDF for Cal Fires
Local Resources (Shelter, Food Banks, Animal Rescue, etc.). For the latest update on help from local organizations, access Associated Press news outlet here.
American Red Cross. For shelter and other assistance click here.
Weather. To monitor weather conditions, visit National Weather Service website.
RentSpree is refunding screening fees to provide relief for those impacted by the devastating wildfires currently affecting Los Angeles County, RentSpree will refund application fees for individuals who need to rent property due to displacement and/or property damage caused by the fires.
Here’s how it works:
- Property owners should generate and share the application link with applicants through RentSpree at https://www.rentspree.com/partner/aagla.
- Once the applicant applies and pays the screening fee, applicants should contact RentSpree at support@rentspree.com, and RentSpree will promptly refund their screening fee.
Founded in 1917, the Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles (AAGLA) is Southern California's premier trade association for rental housing providers, delivering essential member support through aggressive legislative advocacy and critical local regulatory updates. Serving Ventura, Los Angeles, and San Bernardino counties, AAGLA empowers its 10,000+ members through expert educational resources and direct access to experienced operational advisors. With influence across nearly 200 local jurisdictions and a comprehensive library of management tools, AAGLA continues its century-long mission of fostering professionalism and excellence in the rental housing industry.