About
LA Fire Emergency Resources Hub
The Los Angeles regional fires and high wind conditions that occurred in January 2025 has left many impacted and seeking assistance. The following resources have been curated to provide support and information for the Polytechnic School community.
Public Health and Emergency Resources
- LA County Hub of emergency information.https://lacounty.gov/emergency/
- Watch Duty Fire App - Download the Watch Duty Fire App for real-time fire alerts.
- NotifyLA - Get local emergency alerts by registering for NotifyLA
- LA County Fire Safety and Health Information - Safe Clean-Up After a Fire
- American Red Cross Los Angeles Region - Provides emergency shelter, meals, and health services—more information at redcross.org.
- FEMA Assistance: Federal aid is available for disaster-related expenses. You can apply at disasterassistance.gov.
- California Fire Foundation - https://www.cafirefoundation.org/what-we-do/for-communities/save ($250 gift cards)
- Wildfire Recovery Fund - https://www.calfund.org/funds/wildfire-recovery-fund/
- The Holman Group Surviving Wild Fires Guide
- U-Haul Offers 30 Days Free Storage at 92 Centers
- Congressman Chu's Eaton Fire Resource Guide
Housing and Animal Resources
Shelters
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Westwood Recreation Center – 1350 Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025
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El Camino Real Charter High School – 5440 Valley Circle Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
- Pasadena Civic Center – 300 East Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91101
- Airbnb has partnered with 211 LAto connect people with a free place to stay. Click here to fill out the intake form.
Animal Shelters
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Small Animals:
Agoura Animal Care Center
29525 Agoura Rd, Agoura Hills, CA 91301 -
Large Animals:
Pierce College Equestrian Center
6201 Winnetka Ave, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Announcements and Communications
- Eaton Fire Relief Event: Feb. 2, 2025
- Post-Eaton Fire: Environmental Safety Measures
- Pasadena District 7 Newsletters
- Poly Campus Reopening
- Poly Community Family Check-in and Assistance Surveys
- School Closure through Sunday, January 12, 2025
- School Closure January 9, 2025
- School Closure January 8, 2025
- Campus Update Regarding School Closure for January 8, 2025
- School Closing Due to High Winds January 7, 2025
- Pasadena High Wind Advisory and School is Open
Poly Relief Fund
The Poly Relief Fund was established to provide immediate support to current students, families, faculty, and staff affected by the Southern California wildfires of January 2025. This fund aims to address urgent and ongoing needs such as temporary housing, essential supplies, and critical assistance as our community recovers from challenges like this.
Inspired by the generosity and urgency behind this effort, the Board of Trustees has voted to expand the Relief Fund’s scope to support our school and our community affected by this emergency and provide critical assistance to Poly in the event of future disasters.
At Poly, we are more than a school—we are a family. This fund reflects our commitment to standing together through challenging times. Every contribution, no matter the size, will directly aid those in our community who need it most.
Inspired by the generosity and urgency behind this effort, the Board of Trustees has voted to expand the Relief Fund’s scope to support our school and our community affected by this emergency and provide critical assistance to Poly in the event of future disasters.
At Poly, we are more than a school—we are a family. This fund reflects our commitment to standing together through challenging times. Every contribution, no matter the size, will directly aid those in our community who need it most.
Counseling and Health Resources
Clint Daniels, Lower and Middle School Psychologist - cdaniels@polytechnic.org, 626-524-2371
Andrea Fleetham, Upper School Counselor - afleetham@polytechnic.org, 626-396-6611
Hazel Diaz, Director of Health Services - hdiaz@polytechnic.org, 626-396-6391
Andrea Fleetham, Upper School Counselor - afleetham@polytechnic.org, 626-396-6611
Hazel Diaz, Director of Health Services - hdiaz@polytechnic.org, 626-396-6391
- Mental Health and Stress after an Emergency
- Psychological First Aid for Students and Teachers
- The National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement offers a number of resources to support students in traumatic situations.The National Child Traumatic Stress Network Wildfire Resources.
Air Quality Map
Evacuation Map
Resources
Policies
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