Resources for those impacted by wildfires in Southern California

Our thoughts are with our friends, family, artists, colleagues, and institutions across Southern California as they deal with the devastating and ongoing impact of the recent wildfires.

AMOCA and our immediate neighborhood remain largely unaffected by the fires, and the museum is currently open.

We want to help those who’ve been displaced or are suffering losses find support and access the resources they may need. Below, we’ve compiled a list of some supportive services, including information, shelter, aid, and care for those navigating these heartbreaking challenges.

General Resources

• County of Los Angeles Emergency page (information and links to more resources)
• American Red Cross of Greater Los Angeles
• 211 Los Angeles
• California Fire Foundation
• Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
• Airbnb Temporary Housing
• MALAN Fire & Wind Storm Resources
• Emergency Network Los Angeles
• LA Times list of restaurants offering food and/or shelter to evacuees and first responders
• Disaster Distress Helpline (crisis counseling)
• Air Quality Map
• Watch Duty (fire tracker and live updates)

Resources and Support for Artists

• Craft Emergency Relief Fund
• NCAPER’s Arts Field Guide to Federal Disaster Relief
• California Community Foundation’s Wildfire Recovery Fund
• LA Art World Fire Relief application
• LA County Department of Art and Culture’s resource list
• The Center for Cultural Innovation will accept aid applications for LA Arts Community Fire Relief funds beginning January 20
• Hyperallergic’s Running List of Resources to Help Artists Impacted by LA’s Fires

Local Resources and Ways You Can Help

• Lopez Urban Farm is collecting donations in Pomona
• World Central Kitchen is accepting donations
• WestSide Food Bank provides meals to those in need and is helping with bulk donations of goods during the fires
• Los Angeles Fire Department Wildfire Emergency Fund is accepting donations
• LA Art World Fire Relief is accepting donations; you can also fill out their Mutual Aid Survey
• LA Arts Community Fire Relief Fund is accepting donations

Please email us at communications@amoca.org if you know of a resource we should add to the list above.

Are you a local ceramic artist who has lost studio space or materials in the devastating wildfires? Reach out to us at info@amoca.org — we might be able to help.