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 the nearest Disaster Recovery Center
UCLA Disaster Recovery Center
UCLA Research Park West
10850 West Pico Blvd.
Los
Angeles, CA 90064
Pasadena Disaster Recovery Center
Pasadena City College – Community
Education Center
3035 E. Foothill Blvd.
Pasadena, CA
91107
Hours open: Monday - Sunday, 9 am to 8 pm
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.