Los Angeles Opens Four Recovery Centers for Wildfire Survivors

Los Angeles has opened four new Impacted Worker and Family Recovery Centers to assist individuals and families affected by recent wildfires, including those in the Palisades and Eaton areas. Mayor Karen Bass emphasized the centers' role in helping displaced workers, small business owners, and families regain stability by providing job placement, financial assistance, and access to emergency shelter. The centers will offer support for tax filing, claims for tax credits, and immigration services, along with mental health resources and educational programs. Personalized assistance will also be available through caseworkers and an online tool called Relief Navigator, designed to guide individuals in creating tailored disaster action plans. Operating hours for the centers are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at various locations across the city. Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez noted the widespread impact of the fires on workers in the region, highlighting the urgent need for city support.