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Wildfires across Greater Los Angeles have displaced tens of thousands, caused immense destruction, and tragically claimed lives. Jewish Nevada has coordinated resources for those who have evacuated to Nevada. 

If you or someone you know has evacuated from Los Angeles County and needs immediate help, please contact Ethan Shapiro immediately at 702-732-0556 or ethan@jewishnevada.org.

Resources in Nevada

Jewish Nevada - resource collective includes:

• Financial Assistance

• Housing (short term and long term)

• Food

• Clothing – all ages

• Baby supplies

• Toiletries

• Child care & school

• Animal board (limited)

Please contact Ethan Shapiro immediately at

702-732-0556 or ethan@jewishnevada.org

 

Baby's Bounty (formula, diapers, wipes, supplies) https://www.babysbounty.org/ 

Contact diapers@babysbounty.org

 

Resources in LA

Jewish Federation of Los Angeles Resource page: https://www.jewishla.org/wildfire-crisis-relief/

Jewish Federation Los Angeles’ Community Call Line: (855) JFED-HLP

 

Alert LA County: Los Angeles County system allows individuals to receive emergency alerts by text, email, and/or phone call.https://lacounty.gov/emergency/

 

Chai Lifeline West Coast’s Crisis Team is providing vital support, counseling, and resources for families during this challenging time. Chai Lifeline Crisis Services Department: 855-3-CRISIS, crisis@chailifeline.org

Los Angeles Fire Department: Real-time alerts from LAFD. https://lafd.org/alerts

NotifyLA: City of Los Angeles’ mass notification program. http://NotifyLA.org.

 

National

  • FEMA’s Guide to Building an Emergency Kit: Ensure your family is prepared by reviewing FEMA’s emergency kit checklist at  https://www.ready.gov/kit. 
  • FEMA - Information on Applying on Disaster Assistance: https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4856
  • Federal Emergency Management Agency officials continue to provide support to LA Fire victims over the phone and virtually. Services will continue to be available online at DisasterAssistance.gov, the FEMA mobile app, or by calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362, according to a FEMA news release.  Multilingual operators are also available.

 

National Mental Health Resources:

  • Disaster Distress Helpline: The Disaster Distress Helpline, 1-800-985-5990, is a 24/7, 365-day-a-year, national hotline dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. This toll-free, multilingual, and confidential crisis support service is available to all residents in the United States and its territories. Stress, anxiety, and other depression-like symptoms are common reactions after a disaster. Call or text 1-800-985-5990 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.

 

Guides for Coping with Disasters:

 

For Families with Children: