LOS ANGELES, Jan. 9, 2025 — The American Red Cross Los Angeles Region and our partners are working tirelessly to support those affected by the Palisades, Eaton, Hurst, Sunset and Kenneth fires in the Los Angeles area. Red Cross LA emergency shelters remain open for residents seeking shelter, food, water, health and emotional support services.

Emergency shelters are located at:

• Westwood Recreation Center (1350 S. Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, 90025) and domestic family pets are welcome in carriers and crates.
• City of Pasadena’s emergency shelter located at Pasadena Civic Auditorium (300 E. Green, Pasadena, CA 91101).
• Pomona Fairplex (1101 W McKinley Ave., Pomona, CA, 91768).
• Ritchie Valens Recreation Center (10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Pacoima, CA 91331).
• Pan Pacific Recreation Center (7600 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036).
• Stoner Recreation Center (1835 Stoner Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90025). 
• Calvary Community Church (5495 Via Rocas, Westlake Village, CA 91362).

Effective immediately, shelter at El Camino Real Charter High School (5440 Valley Circle Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA, 91367) is closed. Impacted residents can seek refuge at Ritchie Valens Recreation Center (10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Pacoima, CA 91331).

Right now, many are struggling with the uncertainty of whether they’ll still have a home or community to return to in the days ahead. If you or a loved one needs help, reach out to the free 24/7 multilingual Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990 for support.

RECONNECT WITH LOVED ONES If you need assistance locating a missing loved one because of the fires, the Red Cross may be able to help. Reach us at 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) and be ready to provide as much detail as possible to assist us in potentially locating your missing loved one.

FIND A SHELTER Anyone who needs a safe place to stay can find shelters on redcross.org, the free Red Cross Emergency app or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767). Search “American Red Cross” in app stores or go to redcross.org/apps. You can also follow your local Red Cross or emergency officials on social media, sign up for free local government alerts or monitor local news.

Red Cross shelters are open to everyone in need, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability or citizenship status. All disaster assistance is free. We don’t require people to show any kind of identification to enter a shelter — just their name and where they were living before the disaster.

If possible, we encourage people who plan to stay in a shelter to bring prescription medications, extra clothing, pillows, blankets, hygiene supplies, other comfort items and important documents. Don’t forget to bring any special items for children, such as diapers, formula and toys, or for family members who have unique needs.

About the American Red Cross:

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on social media.