Dear Neighbor, I hope this message reaches you safely during these difficult times. Below, you’ll find essential updates and resources for Los Angeles County residents, including information on shelters, assistance with EDD, Medi-Cal and vital records, as well as important housing assistance resources. There are several key pieces of information to know at this time.
Federal Assistance Impacted residents and business owners may now apply for federal assistance. Please know that non-approvals are not denials. If you receive a non-approval, try reapplying in a day or two. Other federal assistance includes individual assistance, individual assistance for special needs assistance grants and loans for businesses.
Local Assistance and Disaster Resource Centers Local Assistance and Disaster Resource Centers are open to the public. Tuesday, January 14 1 – 8 p.m. Wednesday, January 15 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Westside Location UCLA Research Park West 10850 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064 Eastside Location Pasadena City College Community Education Center 3035 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107
SoCalGas Service Restoration in Malibu SoCalGas will begin to restore natural gas service for customers unaffected by the fire beyond Pepperdine University. Crews will be working in the area to restore services safely and efficiently. Please expect an increased presence of SoCalGas and mutual aid teams in your neighborhood over the coming weeks. For your safety: Only authorized technicians can restore service. SoCalGas employees carry official photo ID and will not request payments. Restoration requires access to meters and may cause a temporary natural gas odor, which poses no public safety risk. For assistance, visit the Pavilions booth at 29211 Heathercliff Rd., in Malibu or call 1-800-427-2200. Your safety remains my top priority. As high winds continue to impact our community through Wednesday, it is important to sign up for emergency alerts. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions or need assistance. Sincerely, Jacqui Irwin Assemblymember, 42nd District
