LA County Unveils One-Stop Wildfire Lifeline for Burned-Out Residents

Los Angeles County this week rolled out a refreshed one-stop hub for residents still rebuilding after the Eaton and Palisades wildfires, pulling housing aid, loan help, health hotlines and permitting guidance into a single place. The county's July 1 post on its official social channel directs survivors to a running list of programs and local assistance centers as the region shifts from emergency response into long-term recovery.

Where to find the official hub

The county's recovery portal pulls together damage maps, FAQs, clinic schedules and step-by-step rebuilding guidance for residents across the burn areas. For the most up to date service lists and local event calendars, head to the county's recovery site, LA County Recovers.

Housing and money: FEMA, state mortgage relief and deadlines

Residents who registered with FEMA in 2025 may still qualify for Continued Temporary Housing Assistance (CTHA). According to the county bulletin, CTHA is available through July 9, 2026 for eligible households. The same update highlights changes to state mortgage relief, including the CalAssist Mortgage Fund expansion that can cover up to one year of mortgage payments, capped at $100,000, and points to upcoming informational webinars on tax rules and recovery timelines. For details and application instructions, see the County bulletin.

SBA is offering in-person help

Federal Small Business Administration teams are running Disaster Loan Outreach Centers to walk homeowners, renters, small businesses and nonprofits through disaster loan questions and next steps. The SBA has staffed centers at the Eaton Fire Collaborative in Altadena and at The Pali Hub in Pacific Palisades, with advisers available Monday through Friday. Locations and hours are posted on the U.S. Small Business Administration site.

Mental health lines and walk in support

Los Angeles County notes that 24/7 mental health support is available for residents dealing with wildfire trauma. The county help line for mental health and substance use services (800-854-7771) remains active, along with the national 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. The Department of Mental Health also operates a fire support line and staffed walk in centers in affected neighborhoods, offering counseling, case management and referrals. More information is available from the LA County Department of Mental Health.

Food, testing and practical services

For immediate food help, residents can dial 2-1-1 or use the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank's pantry locator, which shows roughly 940 partner pantry sites across the county. County public health pages also outline the post fire testing options that were offered last year, including free blood lead screening and soil testing programs launched in nearby burn areas, and link to testing instructions and clinic schedules. Check the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and the LA County Department of Public Health for details.

Rules, closures and safety reminders for the holiday

County notices remind residents that fireworks are banned this year in unincorporated Los Angeles County and stress that the safest option is to attend licensed professional shows. Departments have also posted July 4 schedules. Most county offices will close for the Independence Day holiday observance, with some agencies adding a Friday closure on July 3 and normal operations resuming the following Monday. For the fireworks policy and related guidance, see the California State Senate resource page and county department schedules.

Permits and rebuilding help in person

For homeowners ready to rebuild, Los Angeles County has set up one stop permit centers and rebuilding consultation sites where planning, building safety and fire officials can answer questions and review like for like options. Appointments and walk in hours are listed on county planning and rebuild pages so property owners can get parcel specific guidance. Location details and scheduling information are available through LA County Planning.

Where to call right now

Residents who need immediate help can call FEMA's helpline at 800-621-3362 for federal housing questions, the LA County mental health help line at 800-854-7771, or 988 for suicide and crisis support, and the LACDMH fire support line at 833-659-0600 for on the ground counseling. The county's recovery hub and the social post linked above will carry updated clinic hours, permit center schedules and any new financial assistance deadlines as they are announced. The County bulletin and the County social post list the latest links and phone numbers.