We have gathered some resources for MI students who might be affected by the LA wildfires. Please read below:
Emergency Evacuation Centers
Pan Pacific Rec Center
📍Location: 7600 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036
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The center is open for evacuees for shelter. They accept domestic family pets, but they must be in a travel carrier or pet crate. And it will allow residents to remain overnight.
📍Location: 1350 S Sepulveda Blvd
What To Bring To An Evacuation Center
Red Cross Los Angeles advises those who are able to do so to bring the following with them to an Evacuation Center:
- Prescription medications
- Extra clothing
- Pillows and blankets
- Hygiene supplies
- Important documents
Getting to a shelter with Uber or Lyft, financial help
Uber said it will offer free rides, up to $40, while Lyft said it will offer two rides up to $25 each ($50 total) for 500 riders. The free rides will be available through January 15, 2025.
Uber: To redeem the discount, riders must apply the promo code “WILDFIRE25” in the Wallet section of their Uber app prior to requesting the ride to designated locations.
Lyft: For Lyft, Los Angeles residents can use the code “CAFIRERELIEF25” in the app for two rides up to $25 each ($50 total).
Airbnb offers free stays
Airbnb.org, in partnership with 211 LA, is offering free temporary housing for residents displaced or forced to evacuate due to the recent wildfires.
Submit the form below to receive notifications on availability. Please note, spaces are limited, and completing the form does not guarantee a stay. Eligibility criteria apply.
🚨How To Pack a Go-Bag
It’s advisable to use a backpack or other easily carried bag that can stay packed with essentials. Go-Bags should contain the following:
Food and water
- 3 gallons of water per person
- 3-day supply of non-perishable food
Personal Belongings
- 3 days worth of clothing
- Sensible shoes
- Small toiletry kit
- Sanitary pads and tampons
- Extra car and house keys
Emergency Items
- A paper map with at least 2 evacuation routes
- Flashlight
- Battery-powered radio
- Extra batteries
- Laminated list of emergency phone numbers
- Multi-purpose tool
- Whistle
- Bucket
Electronics
- Cell phone
- Chargers for all electronics
Medical Items
- N95 masks
- Glasses & contacts
- Small First Aid kit
- Medications
- Prescriptions
- Medical and dental records
Documentation
- Passports & Visas
- Marriage, birth, adoption and naturalization certificates
- Driver’s license
- Insurance policies, registrations, and titles
- School records
- An inventory of household items
Money
- ATM & credit cards
- Cash
Additional Items If Applicable
- Laptop
- Valuables that are easy to carry
- Family photos and irreplaceable items
- Personal computer data on hard drives and disks
Power Outages Tracker
With so many losing electricity across Southern California, it’s important to be prepared for the loss of power. Track the current power outages on the Southern California Edison map here.
How To Stay Safe From Downed Wires
Due to extreme winds, there is a high risk of many power lines being down. According to Southern California Edison, you should always assume that all downed wires are live and dangerous.
- Stay inside your vehicle and call 911
- Stay at least 100 ft away
- Warn people to stay away
- Don’t touch or step in water near a downed wire
Live document with extensive resources for the LA fires: