Wildfire Safety Resources

Wildfire Safety Resources

As we continue to monitor these fires, it’s essential to prioritize safety and well-being. Below are a number of resources to assist:

FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)

• Phone assistance: 1-800-621-3362
• FEMA Mobile Products (To search for shelters near you, text SHELTER and your ZIP code to 43362 - e.g. Shelter 12345. You may look up shelters any time through the American Red Cross shelter map or by downloading the FEMA App.)
• California | FEMA
• Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) Locator
• DisasterAssistance.gov

American Red Cross

• Phone assistance: 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
• Millions Face Critical Wildfire Risk in California – Follow these Safety Steps Now
• Red Cross Shelter Map
• Red Cross Mobile Apps and Voice-Enabled Skills/Actions (To download Apps)
• Contact Loved Ones | Disaster Aid 

 
Government and Other Resources

• AirNow.gov (Get air quality data where you live.) 

• ALERTWildfire (Live camera feeds and information on wildfire activity.) 

• ASPCA National Field Response (NFR) (Call 1-800-738-9437 for emergency assistance with pets.) 

• Disasters FAQ | The Humane Society of the United States (Many shelters in affected counties provide resources for pets and livestock. Check local animal control or rescue organizations for available shelters and pet care.) 

• National Weather Service (Weather information.) 
• Salvation Army Search Locator

 
State Resources (If you do not see resources listed for your area, please visit your city’s, counties, or state’s website and check your local weather.)

California

• California 211 (Dial 2-1-1 for help locating potential evacuation shelters and other resources for your family.) 

• California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CalFire)

• California Department of Transportation | Caltrans (Traffic conditions.) 
• California Office of Emergency Services 

• California Poison Control System (Call 1-800-222-1222 for advice related to smoke inhalation or other hazardous exposures.)  

• California Statewide Wildfire Recovery Resources 

• Legal Help After a Disaster | State Bar of California (Statewide legal assistance hotline: 888-382-3406. Disaster legal services for anyone impacted by the wildfires. No hours because it takes messages. No income limits; free to everyone.) 

• Power Outage Maps | California Public Utilities Commission 

Wildfire Preparedness and Recovery

• Wildfires | Ready.gov
• Wildfires and Your Safety | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• Wildfire Preparedness Tips | National Fire Protection Association
• Wildfire Safety | American Red Cross