LA Disaster Relief Navigator
LA County has created the Disaster Relief Navigator to help people easily create a personalized plan of action. After you answer a few quick questions, you will be directed to the relevant resources. Learn more here.
Project Porchlight Recovery Plan
Union Plus partner Money Management International offers post-disaster financial recovery counseling and personalized assistance for disaster survivors through Project Porchlight. Project Porchlight is free to all families and individuals living in a county where federal or state-declared disaster has occurred. Working with a certified counselor, you will create a personalized recovery plan. You will also receive ongoing support and assistance completing applications for FEMA aid and submitting relevant insurance claims. Learn more here.
Fire Aid and Recovery Checklist
This helpful list helps walk you through the aid and recovery process, including document replacement, documentation for insurance, financial aid, cancellation of utilities and other accounts, and more.
Replacing Lost Documents
This checklist can help you prioritize what needs to be replaced first and how to replace documents.
In addition, L.A. County residents directly impacted by fires can request property and vital records (i.e., birth, death, marriage) free of charge to help with recovery efforts. Call 800-201-8999 (Option 1 followed by Option 2) or email recorder@rrcc.lacounty.gov.
Property Loss – Quick Checklist
These Top 10 Tips from the California Department of Insurance provide a quick checklist for those needing to make claims on a home or other property lost to a wildfire.
Property Loss Claims Guide
The Residential Property Claims Guide from the California Department of Insurance provides more details about the steps for making a claim after the loss or partial destruction of a home or other property.
FEMA’s Fire Recovery Checklist
The days following a fire can be disorienting and traumatic. The FEMA checklist provides steps to take for homes damaged or lost to fire.
Home Inventory List
While this document is intended to prepare for a disaster, it contains a helpful inventory to help you create a comprehensive list of belongings lost in the fire.