Warehouse Fire Resources

Resource Centers - Your First Stop

Lou Costello Jr. Recreation Center
3141 E. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90023
Monday through Friday, 10am to 5pm, through July 17.
Free Lyft rides available to/from this center through July 17. Use code BHRELIEF26 or visit lyft.com/i/BHRELIEF26.
East LA Civic Center
4801 E Third St, Los Angeles, CA 90022
Wednesday, July 15, 3 - 8 pm
Thursday, July 16, 11 am – 4 pm
Friday, July 17, 11 am – 4 pm
Salazar Park
3864 Whittier Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90023.
Wednesday, July 15, 3 - 8 pm
Thursday, July 16, 11 am – 4 pm
Friday, July 17, 11 am – 4 pm

These centers are the most convenient places to access multiple resources in one visit, including air purifiers, masks, food kits, financial assistance, job transition help, health services, senior services, and more.

Health services include respiratory screenings, asthma assessments, blood pressure checks, eye and skin evaluations, mental health support, and care navigation. No appointment or insurance needed.

Dates and hours for any future resource centers will be announced on social media.

Emergency Housing

211 LA is able to provide free emergency housing for residents closest to the warehouse. To determine eligibility and book a stay, call 211 LA at 626-406-2786.

Note: This program is available to residents within a few blocks to the warehouse, bounded by Los Palos Street, Interstate 5, Noakes Street, and Hicks Avenue.

Air Quality and Odors

Report odors or air quality concerns to South Coast AQMD: 1-800-CUT-SMOG (1-800-288-7664) or aqmd.gov.
Air quality updates: aqmd.gov and airnow.gov.
LA County guidance on odors, air quality, smoke cleanup, and pest control: recovery.lacounty.gov/disasters/palos-fire

Masks and Air Purifiers

CD 14 (Councilmember Jurado): cd14.lacity.gov or (323) 526-9332
Boyle Heights BusinessSource Center: Free commercial-grade air purifiers for businesses. Call (323) 568-1520.
South Coast AQMD: Free HEPA air purifiers for eligible residents of Boyle Heights, East LA, and West Commerce. First-come, first-served — apply now, as processing takes time. Visit aqmd.gov or email 617airfiltration@aqmd.gov.
Call 311 (City of LA) or 211 (LA County) for additional assistance.

Transportation

DASH Boyle Heights route: fares waived, two additional buses running daily every 10-15 minutes.
Cityride Dial-a-Ride: fares temporarily waived for seniors and people with disabilities. Van stationed at LAC+USC Medical Center daily, 6:30am-4:30pm. Call (213) 808-7433.

Financial Assistance for Residents

Emergency financial assistance, food, rental and utility help, and housing navigation: emergency.lacity.gov/BoyleHeightsRecovery
CalFresh (food assistance) and Medi-Cal: dpss.lacounty.gov or 1-866-613-3777
Covered California (health insurance): coveredca.gov or 1-800-300-1506
Insurance questions: California Department of Insurance at insurance.ca.gov or 1-800-927-4357

Workers and Employment

Unemployment Insurance (EDD): If you were laid off or lost a significant amount of work due to the fire, visit edd.ca.gov or call 1-800-300-5616.
City of LA WorkSource Centers: Rapid response services, job search assistance, vocational training, and employment referrals - available regardless of immigration or work authorization status. Visit emergency.lacity.gov/BoyleHeightsRecovery.
Youth Employment (ages 16-30): Paid work experience and career services through the Boyle Heights YouthSource Center. Visit emergency.lacity.gov/BoyleHeightsRecovery.

Small Businesses and Street Vendors

Boyle Heights BusinessSource Center: Recovery grants up to $1,000, industrial air purifiers, business advising, access to capital, and more. Call (323) 568-1520.
LA County small business support: recovery.lacounty.gov/disasters/palos-fire

Stay Informed

City of LA: emergency.lacity.gov/BoyleHeightsRecovery
LA County: recovery.lacounty.gov/disasters/palos-fire
Lineage: OneLineage.com/Boyle-Heights-Fire-Response
South Coast AQMD: aqmd.gov

Follow our office on social media for the latest updates.

Questions or need help? Call our office at (213) 483-9300.