Essential Phone Numbers for Los Angeles Area Residents and How You Can Help Them

Devastating wildfires that have left 10 dead and more than 10,000 homes and businesses destroyed continue to plague residents of the Los Angeles area. In times of emergency, it is essential to ensure you have public service numbers.

If you are in the Los Angeles area, these numbers may be helpful. You can also call 911 in case of an emergency.

• LAFD General Public Information Line: 213-978-3800
• LAPD Non-Emergency Line: 1-877-275-5273
• City services: 311
• Animal Services: 888-452-7381
• Emergency Management Department: 213-484-4800

HELP PEOPLE AFFECTED BY THE CALIFORNIA FIRES HERE

Fire burns during the Sunset Fire in the Hollywood Hills area of ​​Los Angeles, California, on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. The most destructive wind storm to hit the Los Angeles area in 14 years is fueling wildfires and has sent thousands of residents to flee. their lives, and dangerous gusts are expected to persist for at least another two days. (Jill Connelly/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

As firefighters work to contain the flames, there are ways everyday people across the country can help those affected by the fires. Join FOX Corporation, which has donated $1 million, to contribute to the American Red Cross’s California wildfire relief efforts to help those in need.

FOX Corporation’s donation will help the agency provide safe shelter, hot meals, emotional support and resources to aid in the region’s recovery.

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Thousands of Los Angeles residents under evacuation orders have been forced to flee their homes due to wildfires. As of Friday morning, at least 10 people had died in the fire and more than 10,000 homes and businesses were destroyed. Officials say the fires have burned more than 27,000 acres.

In response to the devastation, the Red Cross immediately sent hundreds of American workers to help Southern California residents flee the area and is mobilizing “hundreds” more to support victims, they said. They are preparing trucks full of supplies such as cots, blankets and water to be ready to help thousands of people in emergency shelters if necessary.

An American Red Cross volunteer speaks with a resident who evacuated her home.

“The Red Cross is focused on ensuring that everyone has a safe place to stay and that no one faces this heartbreaking crisis alone,” they wrote in a statement.

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“The combination of dry fuels, hurricane-force winds and low humidity have fueled the fires, defying efforts to contain them as they consume tens of thousands of acres. The threat is not over,” the organization said. “Critical fire weather will continue through Friday and then again next week. It is imperative that people remain alert, be prepared to evacuate, and follow guidance from local authorities as this situation continues to evolve.”

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You can find a list of available shelters compiled by the Los Angeles chapter of the American Red Cross here. The organization also shared evacuation information here.