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 visit

Find the nearest Disaster Recovery Center

UCLA Disaster Recovery Center

UCLA Research Park West
10850 West Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90064

Directions

Pasadena Disaster Recovery Center

Pasadena City College – Community
Education Center
3035 E. Foothill Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107

Directions

Hours open: Monday - Sunday, 9 am to 8 pm

Bar chart showing the busiest times for Los Angeles Disaster Recovery Centers. 12pm is the busiest time with up to 1 hour wait, and 5pm is less busy with no wait.

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 and food benefits
  • Health services and advice
  • 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.