When Natural Disasters Strike,
It's in Our Nature to Help
WHCC is now hosting an SBA Business Center for EMERGENCY LOAN application assistance.
We welcome walk-ins to visit our office and speak to a specialist about business, personal, renters or home loans.
Thursdays-Saturdays
9AM-5:30PM
8272 Santa Monica Blvd
For more information or to get started on your application, visit lending.sba.gov.
Small Business and Worker Grants
Applications are now open from February 6 to February 24, 2025.
- Small Business Relief Fund: Provides direct cash assistance grants ranging from $2,000 to $25,000 for businesses and nonprofits that experienced structural damage, equipment/inventory loss, or revenue loss.
- Worker Relief Fund: Provides $2,000 in direct cash assistance grants to workers who lost employment or income due to the wildfires.
EMERGENCY INFORMATION
- County of Los Angeles Emergency Updates
Stay updated on the latest emergency alerts and resources: County of Los Angeles - Emergency
- Evacuation Orders and Warnings
- Current map for evacuation orders & warnings: protect.genasys.com
- We also recommend downloading the WatchDuty App
- What is an Evacuation Order?
- An immediate threat to life. Lawful order to LEAVE NOW. Area is closed to public access.
- What is an Evacuation Warning?
- A Potential threat to life or property. Be prepared to evacuate.
- Regional Emergency Map
For information on large-scale emergencies: County of Los Angeles Emergency Map (Public)
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Cedars-Sinai has set up a landing page for patients, families, and staff which can be found here. The page is being updated in real time by their emergency management and communications teams. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital remain open and are proceeding with inpatient surgeries and procedures as scheduled.
Medical Network outpatient offices in evacuation areas are closed, including locations in Santa Monica, Brentwood/West Los Angeles, Pasadena, and Los Feliz. They continue to contact affected patients at these locations, and are doing everything they can to minimize disruptions to care.
Cedars-Sinai Connect continues to offer 24/7 access to virtual care to all residents, including children 3-17 years old. Their healthcare professionals are available around the clock to address a wide range of medical concerns and support the community.
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- Wildfire Safety Information
Learn how to protect your health during wildfires: Public Health Department of LA County - Wildfire
- Wind & Weather Advisory
For information on wind and weather: National Weather Service - LA Advisories
PREPARATION RESOURCES
- Prepare to Evacuate: The Six P’s Checklist
In case of an evacuation warning, be ready to leave immediately by preparing the following items:
- People & Pets
- Papers, Phone Numbers, & Important Documents
- Prescription Medications, Vitamins, & Eyeglasses
- Pictures & Irreplaceable Memorabilia
- Personal Computers, Hard Drives, & Disks
- Plastic (Credit/Debit Cards) & Cash
Los Angeles Fire Department - Evacuation Checklist
RESOURCES FROM THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
- WeHo Responds
Visit www.weho.org/wehoresponds for details and links to organizations providing aid following the SoCal Wildfires. Community-specific information is being shared on the City’s website at go.weho.org/fireupdates.
- Emergency Contacts
Find key emergency contacts specific to West Hollywood: City of West Hollywood Emergency Contacts
- Community Safety Resources
Explore resources from the City of West Hollywood's Public Safety Department: Community Safety in West Hollywood
POWER OUTAGE RESOURCES FOR BUSINESSES
- Check Power Outages in Your Area
For real-time updates on outages and restoration times:
SoCal Edison Outage Status
RECOVERY INFORMATION
- FEMA Disaster Assistance
FEMA may help cover costs for essential items, temporary housing, repairs, and personal property replacement.
- Apply online at
DisasterAssistance.gov or DisasterAssistance.gov/es
(Spanish). - Call the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362 for assistance in multiple languages.
- Download the FEMA App for mobile devices.
- Governor's Office Resources for LA Fires
Comprehensive information for wildfire recovery, including shelter locations and disaster assistance. Visit ca.gov/LAfires.
- IRS Disaster Relief
Filing and payment deadlines extended to October 15, 2025, for affected areas.
- California Department of Insurance
Guidance on wildfire-related insurance claims. Visit insurance.ca.gov.
- Misfortune and Calamity Relief
Property owners impacted by wildfires may qualify for tax relief. Learn more at LA County Assessor's Disaster Relief Page.
- Personal Records Replacement
- Residents can request property and vital records (e.g., birth, death, marriage) at no cost.
- Call 1-800-201-8999 (Option 1, then Option 2) or email recorder@rrcc.lacounty.gov.
Shelters
- Evacuation Shelters:
- Pasadena Civic Auditorium: 300 E Green St, Pasadena
- Ritchie Valens Recreation Center: 10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Pacoima
- Pomona Fairplex (Gate 3): 1101 W McKinley Ave, Pomona.
- Animal Shelters:
- Agoura Animal Care Shelter: (818) 991-0071
- Pierce College Equestrian Center: (818) 710-4100.
- Up-to-Date Evacuation Information:
Access live evacuation warnings, routes, and closures at ArcGIS Evacuation Map.
OTHER
- Emergency Telehealth
- Free disaster telehealth for urgent need and concerns from
- Teledoc Health disaster hotline
- Mental Health and Wellbeing:
- Los Angeles County Mental Health Services: 24/7 crisis support. Call 1-800-854-7771 or text "LA" to 741741.
- Pasadena Humane Society - Pet Support
- If you need help with a pet you've lost, found or had to leave behind in the fire zone, please contact dispatch at 626-792-7151 x 970
- If you need help with injured wildlife, please text or call 626-344-1129
- Pet owners in need can visit our donation distribution site at Pasadena Humane.
- Restaurant Cares Grant Application for Food & Beverage Workers
Restaurants Care opened a $200,000 disaster fund to kick-start direct assistance to food and beverage workers who have lost their homes, jobs, and stability in the LA Fires.
Grants of up to $1,500 are available to help with critical needs like housing, food, and clothing as workers begin to recover from this crisis. Grants are awarded based on need and available funds.
If you are in the restaurant industry is in urgent need of support, please apply today.
Help Us Help More: We can only keep awarding grants as long as we have funding. Your donation can make a direct impact, helping food and beverage workers recover from this unimaginable disaster.
RESOURCES FROM THE WEST HOLLYWOOD BUSINESS COMMUNITY
For those that are impacted and displaced due to the fires around our city, many of our generous WeHo businesses have stepped forward to help where they can. The sections below will be updated with offers as they come in:
List of services
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Volunteer at LA Can Do - Soft Landing Project
With the Soft Landing Project, we can give people who have lost their house the items they need to create a new home and new memories. All those special things that will make it a joy to live and laugh with those they love.
We have a warehouse in Downtown Los Angeles to store new or gently used donations of furniture, lighting, rugs, bedding, art and accessories. Items will be organized and donated to those affected by the wildfires.
Volunteers needed to unload trucks, organize inventory, traffic control, and more.
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Red Cross - LA Pride
Join LA Pride in donating to the Red Cross to support victims of the LA fires. Cash contributions are vital to sustaining operations for nonprofits during emergencies and cannot be overlooked.
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Amazon Registry - LA Pride
LA Pride has created an Amazon Donation Registry to get the most requested or needed items to firefighters, frontline workers, volunteers, and evacuees.
The defauly shipping address at check-out is LA Pride's partner distribution center, The Dream Center, anonprofit that serves at-risk communities, eliminating the need for you to find a drop-off site, many of which are no longer taking donations.
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California Fire Foundation
Sends funds directly to the victims of the L.A. wildfires. The CFF is currently working with local fire agencies and community groups to support those who have been affected.
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Altadena Girls
A teen-led and parent monitored organization that is collecting donations for teens and girls affected by the fires.
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It's Bigger Than Us
A community-driven organization dedicated to making a lasting impact in South Los Angeles. They are accepting monetary and limited supply donations to sustain and expand their fire relief operations.
Donate or volunteer
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Pasadena Humane Society
Pasadena Humane are in need of monetary donations to suppot pets and pet owners affected by the fire.
List of services
List of services
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Restaurants Care Grant Application
Today Restaurants Care opened a $200,000 disaster fund to kick-start direct assistance to food and beverage workers who have lost their homes, jobs, and stability in the LA Fires.
Grants of up to $1,500 are available to help with critical needs like housing, food, and clothing as workers begin to recover from this crisis. Grants are awarded based on need and available funds.
If you or someone you know in the restaurant industry is in urgent need of support, please apply today.
Help Us Help More: We can only keep awarding grants as long as we have funding. Your donation can make a direct impact, helping food and beverage workers recover from this unimaginable disaster.
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California Restaurant Association Petition
The destruction has not only disrupted lives and livelihoods but also placed an immense strain on the local economy—especially for small businesses in sectors like hospitality, retail, and the arts, which are integral to our city's identity.
On behalf of small business owners, entrepreneurs, and the broader community, I urge you to lead the charge in mobilizing resources and rallying support. Together, we can help these businesses not only recover but thrive once again, ensuring that they remain a vital part of Los Angeles' future.
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The Butcher's Daughter West HollywoodList Item 1
The Butcher’s Daughter West Hollywood location is offering free meals to all displaced by the fires as well as first responders.
8755 Melrose Ave
West Hollywood, CA 90069
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Coucou West Hollywood & Venice
Both Coucou West Hollywood and Venice locations are offering a choice of Burger Americaine or Veggie French Dip to first responders and anyone displaced by the fires. 🍔 Book online via Resy at the link below.
9045 Santa Monica Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069
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Otus Thai Kitchen
To the brave firefighters risking it all to protect our communities, Otus Thai Kitchen in West Hollywood has this message on their Instagram - they are deeply grateful for your courage and sacrifice and invite first responders to please enjoy a meal on us as a small gesture of their heartfelt thanks.
1253 N La Brea Ave
West Hollywood, CA 90038
323-969-8611
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33 TAPS
All four 33 TAPS locations (Culver City, Downtown LA, Silverlake, and West Hollywood) are open and offering a 33% discount to anyone impacted by the fires as well as free meals to first responders.
Community is at the core of who they are at 33 TAPS and in difficult times we’re all reminded of the strength that comes from supporting one another.
8941 Santa Monica Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069
310-402-0770
Stay WeHo
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YMCA - Free Childcare
Offering continued childcare for TK-8th grade children of essential workers, first responders, displaced families, and those in need.
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Stand up for Pits Foundation - Free Hotel Rooms
Free hotel rooms for displaced families with pets.
Stand Up for Pits Foundatoin will fund 20 hotel rooms for 3 days for displaced families with pets in Los Angeles.
Please email info@standupforpits.us for more information
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Petit ErmitageList Item 1
Rooms available at a discounted rate for those in need.
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La Peer HotelList Item 2
Discounted pricing for those directlyly affected by the fires. 20% off best available rate for evacuees.
Please contact Greg Rang, Executive Director of the West Hollywood Design District for a referral to La Peer Hotel's reservations.
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Springboard HospitalityList Item 3
Discounted pricing for those directlyly affected by the fires at one of four West Hollywood Springboard hotels:
- The Montrose at Beverly Hills
- Hotel Ziggy
- Le Parc at Melrose
- Chamberlain West Hollywood
Please contact Greg Rang, Executive Director of the West Hollywood Design District for a referral to any one of the four Springboard properties in WeHo for reservations.
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Mondrian Los Angeles
For anyone evacuating or impacted by the fires, the Mondrian is offering 30% off. Use the link below to book directly with the Promo Code: DSEVAC.
Discount is 30% off the best available rate and based on availability. 24 hour cancellation applies.
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1 Hotel West Hollywood
1 Hotel WeHo is offering discounted rates for those affected by the wildfires along with complimentary valet and waived amenity fee.
Household pets are welcome.
Please call to book reservation.
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Andaz
20% discount and destination fee waived
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Chamberlain
22% off Best Available Rate
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The Charlie Hotel
15% limited-time discount for anyone affected by the fire
Rooms with full kitchens
No pets at this time except service animals
Direct bookings only
Please call 323.988.9000
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Hotel Ziggy
22% off best available rate
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Le Parc at Melrose
22% off Best Available Rate
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Montrose at Beverly Hills
22% off Best Available Rate
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Pendry West Hollywood
20% off and waived pet fees
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Full List of Hotels
A full list of participating hotels can be found at visitwesthollywood.com
Traveling to Weho?
Information from visitwesthollywood.com
While West Hollywood is at the heart of Los Angeles County, some nearby cities have been affected by the ongoing Southern California wildfires. Our West Hollywood hotel and business community is open, and ready to welcome you.
CAN YOU FLY INTO LOS ANGELES?
Major nearby commercial airports like LAX and Hollywood/Burbank remain open and operational. As always, it is important to check the latest updates with your carrier or the airport directly.
ARE ALL WEST HOLLYWOOD HOTELS OPEN?
Yes, all West Hollywood hotels are welcoming guests. See links above to make a reservation.
HOW CAN YOU GET TO/FROM WEST HOLLYWOOD?
Rideshares (Uber/Lyft) have remained operational from West Hollywood, both to and from the airport(s), and throughout the city. Additionally, private car hire and rental car options remain available. Please reference each mode of transportation directly. Public transportation options are available throughout West Hollywood and Greater LA. See the comprehensive list HERE for more information.
WHAT IS OPEN?
Restaurants, bars, and shops are welcoming guests in West Hollywood. Please visit the websites of each business to confirm hours of operation and further information.
ARE NEARBY ATTRACTIONS OPEN?
Attractions like The Grove/Farmers Market, Universal Studios, and Museum Row (Academy Museum, LACMA, Petersen Auto Museum) are welcoming guests. Please visit the website of each attraction to confirm hours of operation and further information.
