Fire Emergency Resources
Updated 1/17/25 5:38 PM
San Gabriel Pomona Regional Center reports to date, they know of 1 fatality, 13 lost group home facilities, and 144 Regional Center participants and families lost their homes. West Side Regional Center reported 70 regional center participants and families lost their homes. 90 are still not sure if their homes are there or not.
The regional centers ask consumers impacted by the fires to please contact their service coordinators to let them know if you are okay and provide contact information. They are working to ensure the safety of all of their consumers and want to hear from you. If you don’t know your service coordinator, call the main regional center phone line and ask for the officer of the day.
Updated 1/16/25 9:10 AM:
As wildfires disrupt the lives and livelihoods of thousands in our communities, Disability Voices United stands in solidarity with our fellow Californians impacted by the devastation. Our hearts go out to everyone who has been forced to leave their homes, suffered losses, or is uncertain about what comes next.
Thousands of people have had to evacuate, and we recognize how stressful and challenging this can be—especially for people with disabilities, including those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), and for older adults. We understand the additional support that self-determination program participants and families need during the clean-up and recovery.
Emergency Resources
Available community resources for those experiencing immediate needs related to the fire emergency. Many sources of support can be found at:
Additional Resources (updated 1/17/25):
Glendale Childcare:
2BeeHappy.org is providing free drop in child care in Glendale for families with children/teens with disabilities. Call (818) 571-7529 or (747) 215-9143. Support staff is welcome!
Financial Relief:
Autism Resource Mom has partnered with The Doug Flutie, Jr Foundation for Autism to provide financial relief. Email info@autismresourcemom.org or call (714) 501-8735.
Replace Hearing Aids:
Dr. Amit Gosalia is helping with hearing aid and charger replacements. They can help with hearing aids from Starkey Hearing, Signia Hearing, Oticon, or Cochlear Corp. Call (602) 625-7655.
Free Emergency Supplies:
Supplies for incontinence, enteral nutrition, continuous glucose monitoring, urological, ostomy, and advanced wound care. Shield Healthcare (800) 228-7150.
Disability and Disaster Hotline:
The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies has a hotline to provide information, referrals, guidance, technical assistance, and resources 24 hours a day. Call (800) 626-4959.
Replace Assistive Technology Devices:
Apply here for The Richard Devylder Disaster Relief Fund application:
SDP Participants
Self-Determination Program participants should contact their regional center service coordinator for urgent needs. If additional or different services are needed quickly, traditional services may be used based on individual needs. If you can’t reach your coordinator, call the regional center’s main number and ask for the officer of the day for emergency help. Update your coordinator if your contact information changes.
Returning Home:
Here is some vital information from LA County Recovers to consider if you have been told it is safe to return home.
Frequently asked questions:
Regional centers are working on support as you return home. Ask your service coordinator if you need assistance removing hazardous fire debris, face masks and respirators, eye protection, and gloves.
Regional Center Fire Emergency Websites:
Department of Developmental Services Directives:
Temporary Increase of Rate for Vendors:
The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) shared a new directive on January 14, 2025. Regional center leaders from ELARC, FDLRC, HRC, NLACRC, SGPRC, SCLARC, TCRC, and WRC can approve temporary rate increases until March 31, 2025. This is to help with more service hours, evacuation support, emergency workers, and other safety needs because of the fire. Families can also get Coordinated Family Support remotely during this time.
Click here for the directive:
Vendors may receive payment for absences:
Due to the Governor’s State of emergency declaration, regional center vendors in the affected areas may get paid even if there are absences during the emergency.
Click here for the directive: