Wildfire Relief Resources

Are you safe? Do you have what you need? Do you know where to go?

BD&J is deeply impacted by the suffering of our employees, neighbors, clients, friends, and family during the California wildfires. Our team is working to help support evacuees, volunteers, and firefighters during this disastrous time by supplying our local Red Cross crisis stations and spreading resource information for those impacted. If you need help, look to the resources below for assistance.

Evacuees and First Responders Invited to Free Dinners and Supply Distribution

The week of January 13th, 2025, BD&J will host three free dinners for evacuees and first responders. Join us for a free hot meal, supplies, and information regarding resources available and insurance processes. BD&J’s attorneys will be available to answer questions regarding the insurance claim process and to update you on containment and reentry plans. Wildfire Evacuee and First Responder Supply and Information Dinners will be held:

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Pez Coastal Kitchen in Pasadena, CA
Thursday, January 16, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Pez Coastal Kitchen in Pasadena, CA
Friday, January 17, 2025 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Pasadena City Church

For Evacuees:

Human Evacuation Centers

Arcadia Community Center (375 Campus Dr, Arcadia, CA 91007)
Pasadena Convention Center (300 E Green St, Pasadena, CA 91101)
Ritchie Valens Recreation Center (10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Pacoima, CA 91331)
El Camino Real Charter High School (5440 Valley Circle Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91367)
Red Cross Disaster Shelters (find your nearest one here)
Sepulveda Recreation Center (8825 Kester Avenue, Panorama City, CA 91402)
AirBnB is partnered with 211LA to identify those in need of free temporary housing for those displaced by the fires.
Uber is offering free rides to evacuation shelters up to $40.00 in fare with the code: WILDFIRE25.
Lyft is offering $25.00 off fares with code: CAFIRERELIEF25.

Animal Evacuation Centers

Pasadena Humane Society (for small animals)
Westwood Recreation Center (for small animals)
County of Los Angeles Small Animal Shelter (for small animals)
Los Angeles Equestrian Center (for large animals)
Pierce College Equestrian Center (for large animals)”

Food, Water, and Hygiene Resources

American Red Cross (find your nearest one here)
World Central Kitchen
Anderson Munger Family YMCA (4301 W. Third Street, Los Angeles, 90020)
Koreatown YMCA Center for Community Well-Being (433 Vermont Ave. Los Angeles, 90020)
Los Angeles Food Bank (lafoodbank.org to find a food pantry near you)

Free Meals to Evacuees

Yeastie Boys (multiple locations)
Bar Etoile (632 N Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90004)
Fiorelli Pizza (1039 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291)
Bé Ù (557 N Hoover St, Los Angeles, CA 90004)
Danny Boy’s (330 S Hope St Suit 205, Los Angeles, CA 90071 and 10889 Lindbrook Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90024)
Oy Bar (12446 Moorpark St, Studio City, CA 91604)
Sunday Gravy (1122 Centinela Ave, Inglewood, CA 90302)
Dudley Market (9 Dudley Ave, Venice, CA 90291)
LaSorted’s (2847 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026)
Crustacean (468 N Bedford Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210)
Gokoku (4147 Lankershim Blvd, Studio City, CA 91602)
Brooklyn Bagel Bakery (2223 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90057)
Harold’s Chicken (6000 Sepulveda Blvd Suite 1305, Culver City, CA 90230)
Descanso Restaurant (1555 Adams Ave #103, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 and 5773 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036)
House of Mandi (1083 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024)
Arth Bar & Kitchen (9531 Culver Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232)
Kato (777 S Alameda St Building 1, Suite 114, Los Angeles, CA 90021)
Star Leaf (641 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91101)

What to Put in Your Evacuation Bag

If you have not yet been ordered to evacuate, now is the best time to put together an evacuation “go” bag. Leaving at a moment’s notice is of the utmost importance in wildfire situations. Keep a flashlight and a pair of shoes by your bed in case of a nighttime evacuation order.

Food and water for three days
Map with at least two evacuation routes marked
Prescriptions or medications
Medical devices
A change of clothes
Car keys, cash, credit cards
First aid kit
Flashlights and batteries
Birth certificates, marriage certificates, passports, IDs
Pet food and water
Phone chargers
Family photos, if time allows
Comfort items for children, if time allows

Remember

Although sentimental items are important to your emotional well-being, evacuations are about survival, first and foremost. If you’ve been ordered to leave immediately, pack only the items that will help you and your family safe and healthy. Notify family and friends of your whereabouts whenever possible.

For Volunteers:

Those who wish to volunteer their time to provide support services to those impacted by the Palisades, Eaton, Hurst, and Hollywood Hills fires can find numerous volunteer opportunities with organizations like those below:

Canine Rescue Club – fostering pets for displaced families
My Safe LA – in partnership with the Los Angeles Fire Department to provide services to evacuees
Volunteer County of Los Angeles – disaster response and recovery through the county
American Red Cross – disaster shelter services and support for donations

For Donors:

If you are unable to contribute your time or resources to the relief efforts surrounding the Palisades, Eaton, Hurst, and Hollywood Hills wildfires, becoming a financial donor to a boots-on-the-ground organization can benefit those most impacted by the fires. Consider donating to any of these entities:

Whether it’s $5.00 or $100.00, any amount helps toward ensuring those who have been impacted by the California wildfires get access to the shelter, supplies, and food they need.

BD&J Stands with Wildfire Victims

Our team is actively working to support those who have been displaced by the Palisades, Eaton, and Hurst wildfires. In addition to spreading information and awareness of resources available and providing supplies to organizations, BD&J is also available 24/7 to discuss any potential claims wildfire victims may have to compensation. If you are interested in learning if you could claim compensation for property damage, smoke damage, or injuries, contact us today.

Palisades, Eaton, Hurst, and Hollywood Hills Wildfire Relief Resources