NAIOP SoCal Members and Friends,
The recent Palisades (Pacific Palisades) and Eaton (Altadena / Pasadena) wildfires have caused significant displacement for many families including Members and sponsors of NAIOP SoCal. As your commercial real estate association, we stand with you and will do everything possible to provide you with assistance and important information.
If you're among those affected, understanding the available relief opportunities and navigating the insurance claims process are crucial for recovery. With hundreds of our Members residing and working in Los Angeles County impacted by the wildfires, NAIOP SoCal has compiled this guide below to shed light on Los Angeles area wildfire resources and relief opportunities.
Should you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to contact Mihran Toumajan from my team. Mihran’s contact information is: mtoumajan@naiopsocal.org, (714) 550-0309.
Sincerely,
Timothy Jemal
CEO | NAIOP SoCal
For those seeking assistance or resources, here are some valuable links:
Federal Assistance
- FEMA Support: The Federal Emergency Management Agency has authorized Fire Management Assistance Grants to aid in firefighting costs for the Palisades Fire.
- Disaster Assistance: Individuals can apply for grants, loans, and recovery services through FEMA's Disaster Assistance portal.
- One-Time Payment: Eligible wildfire victims can claim a one-time federal payment of $770 to cover immediate needs. Applications can be submitted via the FEMA mobile app, disasterassistance.gov or by calling 800-621-3362.
- U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA): SBA disaster assistance for homeowners, renters, nonprofits, and businesses of all sizes affected by the wildfires and straight-line winds in California.
State of California
- 2025 Los Angeles Fires: Help and information for people affected by the wildfires.
- 01/12/2025 Executive Order by Governor Newsom: This order waives CEQA and Coastal Act requirements for reconstruction; extends law against price gouging.
- CA Fair Plan Property Insurance: FAQs about claims submitted to the Fair Plan.
- Residential Insurance Policy Locator: Locate a residential insurance policy after a declared disaster.
- NAIC Life Insurance Policy Locator: Locate a life insurance policy.
County of Los Angeles #LACountyRecovers
- Local Assistance & Disaster Recovery Centers: Access local, state, federal, and nonprofit recovery resources.
- Los Angeles County Wildfire Recovery Resources: Find LA County department resources to assist residents and businesses recovering from disaster.
- Los Angeles County Consumer & Business Affairs – After the disaster: Information for landlords and tenants.
- Eaton Fire Damage Map: View preliminary maps showing damage assessments from the Eaton Fire. Maps are updated daily.
- Palisades Fire Damage Map: View preliminary maps showing damage assessments from the Palisades Fire. Maps are updated daily.
- Altadena: Fire Recovery Information & Resources.
- Altadena Town Council’s Recovery Altadena: A dedicated website for recovery resources.
- Los Angeles County wildfire recovery resources for the arts and culture community.
- Los Angeles County: Help for animals.
- Los Angeles County Department of Parks & Recreation: To support families impacted by the Eaton fire, LA County Parks Care Camps provides youth and teens with a supportive space for fun and recreation including music, arts and crafts, sports activities and field trips.
City of Los Angeles #LAStrong
- Ways to Support Wildfire Relief Efforts: Support Angelenos and emergency responders impacted by wildfires with donations, financial support, and volunteer opportunities.
- City of Los Angeles Emergency Management Department: LA Wildfire Recovery Resources 2025.
- Los Angeles Fire Department: Wildfire updates and evacuation orders.
- City of Los Angeles Emergency Management Department: Palisades Fire re-entry information.
- Resource Map: Map of Los Angeles area fire resources and recovery services.
Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority
- There are ample resources to support individuals, families, pets and domesticated animals at the website of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, a joint powers authority of the City and County of Los Angeles.
Educational Institutions
- Pepperdine University Emergency Information: Monitoring Los Angeles area fires.
- UCLA campus updates and resources: L.A. fires.
- USC Emergency Information: Southern California wildfires.
Nonprofit Organizations
- American Red Cross: Wildfire response updates.
- American Red Cross: Open shelters and disaster relief services.
- California Association of Realtors: CA wildfire / natural disaster resources.
- California Community Foundation: Wildfire Recovery Fund.
- Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation: Small Business Disaster Recovery Fund.
- Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation: Wildfire Emergency Fund.
- L.A. Works: How to aid fire relief.
- Pasadena Community Foundation: Eaton Fire Relief and Recovery Fund.
- Team Rubicon – Responding: California Wildfires.
- The Getty: LA Arts Community Fire Relief Fund.
- United Policyholders: 2025 California Wildfires – Insurance claim and recovery help.
- World Central Kitchen: Donate to provide fresh meals to communities in need in CA.
- YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles: Community Response & Action Plan.