Our hearts are with our community as the devastating wildfires continue to burn in Los Angeles County. Casting Networks is committed to supporting those impacted by the fires. If you are experiencing financial hardship due to the ongoing wildfire emergency, please reach out to our Support team.
Below, you will find a list of resources our team has gathered to help those displaced or otherwise disrupted by the fires to find safety, assistance and recovery. We’ve also included a section for those who wish to donate or volunteer their time to aid the relief effort.
Click to jump directly to each section:
- I’m looking for official status updates and alerts
- I’m looking for emergency resources for myself or others
- I want to donate or volunteer
Fire status updates, alerts and info:
- The Department of Forestry and Fire Protection – Official status of all active fires
- AirNow.gov – Check air quality by zip code
- Watch Duty – Wildfire alerts on app and browser (nonprofit)
- LA County Road Closures – Check your route before you go
- Wildfire ‘Go Bag’ Checklist – Cal Fire’s recommendations for what to pack
Emergency resources for those impacted:
Food and Shelter:
- Red Cross Shelter Finder
- 211LA – Partnership with Airbnb to provide short-term housing for those impacted
- LA Times – List of restaurants offering shelter and food to evacuees and responders
- Planet Fitness – Access to facilities including WiFi, showers, locker rooms, outlets and hydro massage loungers (KTLA)
- Project Camp – Camps and care for children and relief for families during natural disasters
- World Central Kitchen – Support to first responders and families
- Dream Center – Currently running an evacuation center for displaced residents
- Emergency Animal Shelters – Los Angeles County Animal Care & Control
- Canine Rescue Club – Temporary foster care for dogs displaced by the wildfires
- Uber – Free rides up to $40 to shelters with code: WILDFIRE25
- Lyft – $25 off rides with code: CAFIRERELIEF25
Financial Assistance:
- United Way Wildfire Response Fund – Addresses ongoing needs including support for individuals whose livelihood has been disrupted and those who provide services to support them
- California Fire Foundation – Provides emotional and financial assistance to firefighters, families of fallen firefighters and their communities
- Entertainment Community Fund – Entertainment industry workers impacted by wildfires can receive emergency financial assistance
- SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s Disaster Relief Fund – For SAG-AFTRA members who have lost their homes due to the Los Angeles wildfires
- MALAN Fire & Wind Storm Resources – Comprehensive worksheet maintained by Mutual Aid LA Network
- NAVA Foundation California Wildfires Emergency Relief Fund – Relief for voiceover artists affected by the wildfires
Mental Health:
- LA Department of Mental Health Resources
- Disaster Stress Hotline – SAMHSA
- Tips for Parents – Dr. Becky Kennedy, Psychologist
Disaster Recovery:
- FEMA Disaster Assistance
- After the Fire – LA Fires 2025: What To Do After a Fire
- CDC Safety Guidelines: After a Wildfire
- United Policyholders – Step-by-step roadmap on what to do after a disaster
Other Resources:
- Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles – Well-organized fire emergency resources
- Resources to Help You Navigate the L.A. Wildfires (PBS)
- Los Angeles Public Library – Free N95 masks at all locations while supplies last
- Golds Gym – All SoCal locations are open to firefighters and first responders, providing a place to rest, recharge, and recover
Volunteer or donate:
To support recovery efforts, Talent Systems (parent company of Casting Networks) has made meaningful donations to the United Way Wildfire Response Fund and the California Fire Foundation.
- United Way Wildfire Response Fund – Addresses ongoing needs including support for individuals whose livelihood has been disrupted and those who provide services to support them
- California Fire Foundation – Provides emotional and financial assistance to firefighters, families of fallen firefighters and their communities.
- Entertainment Community Fund – Entertainment industry workers impacted by wildfires can receive financial assistance
- SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s Disaster Relief Fund – For SAG-AFTRA members who have lost their homes due to the Los Angeles wildfires
- MALAN Fire & Wind Storm Resources – Comprehensive worksheet maintained by Mutual Aid LA Network
- 211LA – Partnership with Airbnb to provide short-term housing for those impacted
- World Central Kitchen – Support to first responders and families
- Frontline Impact Project – Organizing product donations for communities impacted by the California fires.
- Dream Center – Currently running an evacuation center for displaced residents
- IATSE and Other Guilds Offer Assistance to Those Displaced by Wildfires (Variety)
- NAVA Foundation California Wildfires Emergency Relief Fund – Relief for voiceover artists affected by the wildfires
- Seconds Market – An LA-based secondhand clothing platform that is matching donations to those in need
- Operation Blankets of Love – Delivering supplies to evacuation shelters, animal shelters and homeless community centers (Instagram)
- Baby2Baby – Distributing emergency supplies to vulnerable children, families and evacuation centers