The two Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) for the Los Angeles wildfires are permanently closing on Saturday, May 31 at 4 p.m. and federal resources will be transitioning to new locations.

Current DRC Locations and Hours: 

• UCLA Research Park West, 10850 W. Pico Blvd. in Los Angeles, Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Saturday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Altadena Disaster Recovery Center, 540 W. Woodbury Road in Altadena, Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Saturday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. 

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Small Business Administration (SBA) will be transitioning from the current DRC locations to county- and city-run facilities. Federal resources will be available at their new locations beginning Monday, June 2.

Services will continue at: 

• One Stop Rebuilding Center, 1828 Sawtelle Blvd. in Los Angeles, Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Closed weekends.
• Altadena Community Center, 730 E. Altadena Dr. in Altadena, Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Closed weekends.

It’s important that those who have applied for FEMA assistance to stay in touch with FEMA to track and update their application should they receive an insurance settlement or denial and as their situation changes to work through any approval processes. FEMA representatives can explain available assistance programs and help with resources for recovery needs.

Rental assistance is available for eligible individuals and families who were displaced by the wildfires. Those who were displaced and need assistance covering housing costs should contact FEMA to determine eligibility for this program. 

SBA’s Customer Service representatives are available at the Centers to answer questions, help applicants complete their disaster loan application, accept documents and provide updates on an application’s status.