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Fire Recovery Information

Posted on 12/11/2017
Burnt Land

Receive Latest Repopulation Status from Emergency.lacity.org

All mandatory evacuations have been lifted for the communities affected by the Skirball Fire and for most of the communities affected by the Creek Fire.  

Report Fire Damage to LA County 211

Report fire damage from the Creek Fire, Skirball Fire, and Rye Fire by calling 211 or online at https://211la.org/fire

This information helps the County of Los Angeles determine the extent of the damage and the level of State and Federal assistance needed. If calling from outside the County dial (800) 339-6993. 211 is able to provide service in 240 languages, For deaf or hard of hearing residents, dial 800-660-4026 (or 7-1-1).

Prepare Your Home for Emergencies

Please visit readyLA.org for more information on how to prepare your home for emergencies. 

Visit a LA Fires Local Assistance Center

If you have been impacted by the Creek or Skirball Fires, the City of Los Angeles encourages you to visit the LA Fires Local Assistance Center. The Local Assistance Center is a one-stop shop where individuals, families and business owners impacted by the recent fires can obtain information on services and assistance from government agencies, utility companies and non-profits. 

When: 
Tuesday, December 12 through Friday, December 15: Opens at 12:00 p.m., last entry at 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 16: Opens at 8:00 a.m., last entry at 4:00 p.m.

Where:
Lake View Terrace Recreation Center 11075 Foothill Boulevard, Lake View Terrace, CA 91342

Some of the available services include:

  • Animal Services
  • Building Permitting Agencies
  • Crisis Counseling/Mental Health
  • County Assessor and Tax Collector
  • Consumer and Business Affairs
  • Fire, Forestry and Public Safety
  • Health & Human Services
  • Housing Assistance
  • Insurance
  • Public Health
  • Public Works and Sanitation Agencies
  • Tax Relief
  • Veterans’ Affairs 

Plenty of free parking is available. The facility is ADA compliant and translation services will be available upon request. As a reminder, residents, renters, and business owners, including persons with disabilities and others with access and functional needs, may also call 211 LA County for emergency preparedness information and other referral services. The toll free 2-1-1 number is available 24 hours a day, and seven days a week.