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How San Diegans Can Support Los Angeles Fire Relief Efforts

Donate your supplies and money to these Los Angeles and San Diego organizations providing relief
2025 Pacific Palisades fires in Los Angeles
Photo Credit: Rama McCabe

The worst wildfire in Los Angeles County’s history is still raging after three days of destruction. Nearly 30,000 acres have burned across Palisades, Eaton, and Hurst, reducing 2,000 structures–businesses, homes, schools–to rubble. Currently, 130,000 residents are under evacuation order and at least five people have died. Although winds have temporarily weakened, fire weather continues and is expected to pick back up tonight. Our SoCal neighbors need our help.

Here’s what you can do to support people and pets affected by the Pacific Palisades fires. We’ll continue to update this list as more info comes in. Email us at [email protected] if you know of additional opportunities to donate or volunteer.

Where to Donate Financially

Before you give, consider looking up the organization on charitynavigator.org, which rates the legitimacy of nonprofits.

2025 Pacific Palisades fires in Los Angeles
Photo Credit: Rama McCabe

Where to Volunteer or Donate Supplies

Organizations in San Diego

  • Donate blood. Blood banks in affected areas will close, and regular donors in Los Angeles won’t be able to give. You can help replenish SoCal’s supply by giving blood at San Diego Blood Bank, which serves hospitals in San Diego, Los Angeles, and Orange Counties. 
  • Foster an animal. San Diego Humane Society is helping Pasadena Humane with evacuation efforts, and will be transporting dozens of displaced pets to San Diego. SDHS needs the community’s help to clear shelter space. If you can foster a dog or cat, visit sdhumane.org/foster. Bunny World Foundation is also looking for temporary foster homes for bunnies. Email [email protected] if you can foster, or shop their Amazon wish list here.
  • Donate supplies. ICA San Diego / North is hosting a donation drop-off site to support relief organizations serving Los Angeles County. Needed donation items include toiletries, hygiene products, non-perishable food, water, pet food, first aid supplies, masks, insulin, EpiPens, albuterol, storage boxes, batteries, and clothing for both adults and children. ICA North will begin accepting donations on Friday, January 10, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Donate pet supplies. San Diego Humane Society accepts supplies at any of their campuses from Tuesday-Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The most helpful items to donate to the San Diego Humane Society are:
    • Shelf-stable pet food (new bags and cans, or opened bags in the original packaging)
    • New pet supplies (collars, litter, pee pads, flea medication, beds, brushes, treats, toys, etc.)
    • New or gently used blankets, pillowcases, flat sheets, towels (washed with no holes or stains)
    • New or gently used X-pens or crates
    • Clean and gently used fur items (coats, shawls, etc.)
    • Cardboard box tops or trays (repurposed for disposable litter boxes)
    • Newspapers
    • Items from the organization’s Amazon or Chewy wish lists 

Organizations in Los Angeles

2025 Pacific Palisades fires in Los Angeles
Photo Credit: Rama McCabe

How to Stay Informed and Prepare for Wildfires

  • Download Watch Duty to stay up-to-date on nearby fires and evacuation notices.
  • Download SD Emergency to get San Diego-specific emergency notifications.
  • Memorize The 6 P’s of Fire Evacuation: What to Prioritize in the Event of a Fire.
    • People and pets
    • Papers, phone numbers, and important documents
    • Prescriptions, vitamins, and eyeglasses
    • Pictures and irreplaceable memorabilia
    • Personal computer hard drive and disk
    • Plastic (credit/debit cards) and cash 

Source:  Los Angeles Fire Department

Places Offering Shelter Assistance

  • The San Diego Tourism Authority has compiled a list of hotels that are offering discounted rates for people affected by the fires. See the full list here, and check back; it’ll be regularly updated.
  • Love Living Management is also providing discounts on furnished housing in San Diego County.

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