LA fire disaster recovery centers opening: What to know

Two disaster recovery centers are opening in Los Angeles this week to aid families impacted by the fires

They’ll be open seven days a week with locations on the east and west sides of the city, beginning at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 14. 

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said the centers are "a commitment that every single day we will be addressing people, putting their lives back together."

FILE - City of Santa Barbara Fire Captain Aaron Vaughn searches a burned home for victims of the Eaton Fire in Altadena on Monday, January 13, 2025. (Photo by Hans Gutknecht/MediaNews Group/Los Angeles Daily News via Getty Images)

Here’s what to know: 

LA disaster recovery centers

Hours and location

West side location: 

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

Hours of Operation: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m., 7 days a week 

East side location: 

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

Hours of Operation: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m., 7 days a week 

The west side location will provide virtual remote interpretation for language translation during operating hours. In-person American Sign language will be available during the following time periods:

Jan. 15, Wednesday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Jan. 17, Friday 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. 

Jan. 19, Sunday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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Records services

Recovery centers will help recover vital records that have been lost. 

This includes birth certificates, death certificates, driver’s licenses and social security documentation. 

Disaster relief

Recovery centers can assist those who have lost homes and businesses in the fire, or had homes or businesses damaged in the fire, apply for disaster relief loans and provide referrals. 

Centers are working closely with the state and FEMA to help.

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Mental health referrals

Recovery centers can also provide referrals for mental health counseling and other services. 

Nurses will be on-site as well. 

Other fire aid resources

For additional fire aid resources, visit emergency.lacity.gov/recovery

The Source: Information in this article was taken from the Emergency Management Department of the Los Angeles City Government, and from public remarks made by Mayor Karen Bass on Jan. 14, 2025, during a morning press conference. 

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