The Impacted Worker and Family Recovery Centers are currently open. Those affected can access free services such as:

 - job training and placement
 - income support
 - grants for small businesses
 - educational services for youth
 - and much more

The four Recovery Centers are open Monday-Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm (PT):

The Disaster Recovery Centers closed on May 31, 2025.

Those impacted by the Eaton and Palisades fires can continue to receive essential services beginning Monday, June 2 at the following locations:


One-Stop Permitting Centers

For unincorporated LA County communities, One-Stop Permit Centers are also available in Calabasas and Altadena for residents impacted by the Palisades and Eaton fires. LA County permitting agencies, including the Fire Department, Regional Planning, Public Health, Public Works Geotechnical and Materials Engineering Division, and Public Works Building and Safety, are available to guide owners and their representatives through the rebuilding process and answer any questions they may have. Walk-ins are welcome and consultation appointments can be scheduled.

Find more information, including days and hours of operation, here: recovery.lacounty.gov/rebuilding/one-stop-permit-centers

The LA Disaster Relief Navigator is an online tool to help Angelenos access critical resources like government assistance, insurance claims, home damage remediation, and housing solutions. It provides a personalized action plan to make the recovery process easier and help the community rebuild stronger. In-person help is also available at an LA Disaster Recovery Center.

Visit wildfires.betterangels.la to get started.

The Rapid Response team responds to layoffs and job loss by coordinating services to provide immediate assistance to employers and affected workers.

Layoff Aversion Support
The Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) is offering free consulting services to help businesses overcome challenges and find alternatives to layoffs.


Virtual Job Loss Assistance
The EWDD Rapid Response Team offers free virtual orientations that provide information on resources and programs available to workers who have recently lost employment. The orientations are held on Wednesdays in English and Spanish, registration is required.

Any of the 10 BusinessSource Centers spread across the City of Los Angeles can provide free one-on-one consultation, business and employment support, and assistance with applying for forthcoming microenterprise grants and microloans.

To find a complete list of BusinessSource Centers, use this Interactive Map.

Los Angeles Regional Small Business Legal Aid Program provides free legal education and direct representation to qualified small businesses on a number of legal issues such as drafting and reviewing commercial leases and negotiating with landlords, drafting and reviewing contracts, business structure and entity formation; employment law advice; and other transactional legal matters like intellectual property assistance.

Business Credit and Debt Counseling to help business owners counter negative financial impacts, recover, and strengthen their financial health.

Small Business Loans - PACE offers customized loans with fair and flexible terms that can be used for a wide variety of business needs, including equipment purchases, working capital, and acquisitions.

Business Response Unit is a one-stop shop for business assistance - businesses in the City of Los Angeles can submit any question and receive specialized help.

Subsidies are available to train new hires, existing workers, and youth workers. Tax credits for hiring disadvantaged workers are available to employers participating in the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program.

Visit Worksource Centers and/or America’s Job Centers to learn more.

There are 14 WorkSource Centers and 3 WorkSource Portals located throughout the City of Los Angeles that act as a personal employment agency to businesses. They offer free broad support to business owners and entrepreneurs looking to hire and train workers.

To find a WorkSource Center close to you, use this Interactive Map for a list of locations.

The City of Los Angeles has 14 YouthSource Centers located throughout the region that provide young Angelenos ages 14-24 the support and resources they need to succeed in life through access to education, paid work experience, and occupational skills training.

To find a YouthSource Center close to you, use this Interactive Map for a list of locations.

FamilySource Centers (FSC) are a one-stop shop in your neighborhood for social, educational, work, and family support services. With 19 locations established in the City of Los Angeles, we can help you find the resources to increase your family income, establish financial security, and build academic success.

Find a FamilySource Center near you, use this Interactive Map for a list of locations.

MyLA 311 is your connection to city services and information. Use it to report fallen trees, request clean-ups and more. MyLA 311 can be accessed by:

The Emergency Management Department plans for, responds to and recovers from complex events and disasters that impact the communities of Los Angeles by leveraging our distinctive skills and partnerships.

For wildfire updates, please visit emergency.lacity.gov.

LA County opened One-Stop Permit Centers to help guide residents through the rebuilding process, answer questions, and connect them with area building and planning departments. All services are free and by appointment only.

For more information, visit recovery.lacounty.gov/rebuilding/one-stop-permit-centers.

Office of Small Business (OSB) offers one-on-one business workshops and counseling to start-ups, referrals for legal assistance and financing, contracting certifications, and government contracting technical assistance through the APEX Accelerator. Call (844) 532-4900.

Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) throughout the region provide free business consulting and training services in all areas of operations and management, marketing, financing, and business planning.

LAEDC Business Assistance Program has free consulting services to help businesses overcome challenges and find alternatives to layoffs. Administered by the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC)

America's Job Centers of California (AJCC)
Workers: job preparation, job connections, paid work experiences, and supportive services
Businesses: recruitment and training, layoff aversion, payroll subsidies/hiring incentives, and more

L.A. County Library Tools for Job Seekers
You can take online classes, watch career-related videos, explore the Work Ready book collection, research business information, find links to popular job boards, and much more