Get help in person
2025 Los Angeles Fires
You can get help and advice in person at a Disaster Recovery Center.
Plan your in-person visitFind a Disaster Recovery Center
Look for the one nearest you on this map.
Skip mapUCLA Disaster Recovery Center
UCLA Research Park West
10850 West Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Altadena Disaster Recovery Center
540 W. Woodbury Rd.
Altadena, CA 91001
Hours open: Monday - Saturday, 9 am to 7 pm. Closed Sundays.
Wait times are approximate and can change quickly.
The centers are busiest in the middle of the day. Come earlier or later to avoid waiting.
More about these centers: Los Angeles County Disaster Recovery Centers
Services on site
Here are the services you can expect at the centers. See a full list at Plan your in-person visit.
State and local services
Sign in at the door. Services include
- Food benefits
- Health services and advice
- Mental health services
- Unemployment
- Disability benefits
- Replacing personal documents
- Tips for hiring contractors
- Help with insurance claims
- Tax help and relief
Federal services
Sign in at the FEMA tents. Services include
- Housing
- Home repairs
- Legal services
Before you arrive
Use our checklist to plan your in-person visit.
If you can, bring these items with you
- Address of the damaged primary home
- Insurance coverage information
- Current phone number and mailing address
- Bank account information
When you get here
- Parking: Free parking available. People may be there to direct you.
- Sign in: Sign in at FEMA tents for federal benefits, or go into the building for state and local services.
- Restrooms and beverages available.
- Use Plan your in-person visit to help you find the services you need.