Residents of the Los Angeles area are still haunted by devastating wildfires that killed 10 people and destroyed more than 10,000 homes and businesses. In the event of an emergency, it is vital to ensure you have a public service phone number.

If you’re in the Los Angeles area, these numbers may come in handy. In case of emergency, you can also call 911.

• LAFD’s general public information hotline: 213-978-3800
• Los Angeles Police Department non-emergency number: 1-877-275-5273
• City Services: 311
• Animal Services: 888-452-7381
• Emergency Management Department: 213-484-4800

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The Sunset Fire breaks out in the Hollywood Hills area of ​​Los Angeles, California on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. The most destructive storm to hit the Los Angeles area in 14 years is fueling wildfires that are causing thousands of residents to flee their homes. Dangerous wind gusts are expected to continue for at least another two days. (Jill Connolly/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

As firefighters work to contain the blazes, there are many ways ordinary people across the country can help those affected by the fires. Join FOX Corporation, which has donated $1 million to support the American Red Cross’ California wildfire relief efforts to help those in need.

Fox’s donation will help the agency provide safe shelter, hot meals, emotional support and resources to aid the area’s recovery.

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Thousands of Los Angeles residents under evacuation orders were forced to flee their homes as wildfires raged. As of Friday morning, at least 10 people had died in the fires and more than 10,000 homes and businesses had been destroyed. Officials said the fire has burned more than 27,000 acres.

In response to the disaster, the Red Cross immediately dispatched hundreds of U.S. workers to help Southern California residents flee the area and was mobilizing “hundreds more” to support victims, they said. They are preparing truckloads of supplies such as cots, blankets and water to support thousands of people in emergency shelters if needed.

An American Red Cross volunteer talks with a resident who evacuated his home.

“The Red Cross is committed to ensuring everyone has a safe place to stay and that no one faces this heartbreaking crisis alone,” they wrote in a statement.

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“A combination of dry fuels, hurricane-force winds and low humidity fueled the fires, creating challenges in containing them as they burned tens of thousands of acres. The threat is not over yet,” the organization said. “Severe fire weather will continue through Friday and then again next week as the situation continues to evolve, people must remain vigilant, prepare to evacuate and follow the instructions of local authorities.”

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You can find a list of available shelters compiled by the Los Angeles Chapter of the American Red Cross here. The organization also shared evacuation information here .