For a description of assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that may be available to you, please visit https://www.fema.gov/news-release/2018/11/13/federal-aid-programs-state-california.  To apply for disaster relief, visit  www.DisasterAssistance.gov or call 1-800-621-3362 or 1-800-462-7585 TTY.  The toll-free telephone numbers will operate from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (local time) seven days a week until further notice.

Unemployment assistance: People who are out of work due to the fires may be eligible for unemployment benefits. You can file for unemployment benefits online at https://eapply4ui.edd.ca.gov/. You can also file by phone, Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm by calling:

• English: 1-800-300-5616
• Spanish: 1-800-326-8937
• Chinese (Cantonese): 1-800-547-3506
• Chinese (Mandarin): 1-866-303-0706
• Vietnamese: 1-800-547-2058

Replacing Lost Documents:
If you’ve lost important documents or identification in the fires, many can be replaced. You can learn more about how to replace the following common documents by contacting them directly:

• California Driver’s License:
  • Phone: 800-777-0133
  • Visit a California DMV office to complete an application. Replacement license forms must be delivered in person.
• Green cards:              
  • Phone:  800-375-5283
  • Website: www.uscis.gov  
• Medicare cards:         
  • Phone: 800-772-1213; (TTY) 800-325-0778
  • Website: www.ssa.gov/medicare 
• Military records:       
  • Phone: 866-272-6272
  • Website: https://www.archives.gov
• Passport:                    
  • Phone:1-877-487-2778; 888-874-7793 (TTY)
  • Website: https://www.travel.state.gov
• Social Security card: 
  • Phone: 800-772-1213; (TTY) 800-325-0778
  • Website: https://www.ssa.gov 
• U.S. Savings Bonds:  
  • Phone: 1-844-284-2676
  • Website: https://www.treasurydirect.gov
• U.S. tax returns:        
  • Phone: 800-829-1040
  • Website: www.irs.gov

Red Cross
https://www.redcross.org/

Donation Links:

Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation
http://supportlafd.org/

United Way of Greater Los Angeles
https://www.hsvc.org/

The Foundation 
The Foundation is supporting families and LVUSD staff. Requested items are gift cards from Target, Home Depot, and grocery stores.
http://www.thefoundationlvs.org/