Altadena by Leah Knecht

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Metro Los Angeles Service Alerts
• Arts Community Resources
• Government Resources
• Wellbeing Resources

Introduction

Metro Art enhances the Los Angeles County transit experience with award-winning visual artworks and performing arts programs. We connect communities and celebrate the diverse arts and culture of LA.

The information below is updated regularly.

Metro Los Angeles Service Alerts & Resources

• Metro Reduced Fare Programs for Wildfire Victims: Metro’s reduced fare programs are now available to assist wildfire victims in their recovery and mobility needs.
• Wildfire Response Application: This application will enroll you in a reduced fare program offering free unlimited rides for 90 days and an additional 20 free rides each month for three months. This pass is good on Metro and participating transit agencies. These benefits will expire 6 months after enrollment.
• Metro Trip Planner: This tool allows users to plan their trips across the LA Metro system by entering start and destination points, times, and preferred transit options.
• All Current Metro Los Angeles Alerts & Advisories: A real-time resource for updates on service disruptions, planned maintenance, and safety notices affecting Metro Los Angeles transit lines.
• Metro Updates for High Winds: Provides information on how Metro is preparing its system and ensuring service continuity in response to high wind forecasts.
• Metro Los Angeles Service Impacts Due to Wind and Wildfires: Provides specific information about how wind and wildfire conditions are affecting Metro transit services, including delays, route changes, and closures.
• Our Customer Centers are open and available to you for any Metro-related support you may need. Our staff can help with trip planning, service updates, rider concerns and providing masks.
• Face Masks: due to poor air quality from the fires, face masks are available on-board our buses and certain rail lines. Metro Ambassadors, Customer Centers, Transit Security Officers and Contract Security are distributing masks across the system.

Arts Community Resources

• Disaster Readiness & Recovery for the Arts and Culture Sector from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA): Provides guidance and support for disaster planning, response, and recovery for the arts. Offers resources for preparedness training, mitigation efforts, and healing to aid in disaster recovery.
• LA Arts Community Fire Relief Fund: Financial relief for Los Angeles-based artists and arts organizations in all disciplines who have lost residences, studios, or livelihoods or have otherwise been impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires.
• CERF+ Emergency Relief Grants: Emergency financial assistance for craft artists facing disasters or crises.
• Resource & Support Links from Artsy: A curated collection of grants, funds, and resources for artists affected by emergencies or disasters.
• National Coalition for Arts Preparedness and Emergency Response (NCAPER): Comprehensive resources and tools for emergency planning and recovery tailored to the arts community.
• NCAPER Arts Field Guide for Disasters: A practical guide for arts organizations and individuals to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters.
• MusiCares: Support services for music professionals, including financial assistance for health and emergency needs.
• NYFA Rauschenberg Medical Emergency Grants: Emergency medical expense grants for visual and media artists.
• NYFA Multidisciplinary National List of Emergency Grants: A searchable directory of emergency grants across disciplines for artists in crisis.
• Entertainment Community Fund: Formerly known as The Actors Fund, it provides performing arts and entertainment professionals with emergency relief such as social services, financial assistance, health insurance resources, and counseling/crisis support.
• 2025 DreamCreative Resources: Resources for artists, creatives, and organizations planning for long-term recovery or creative development.
• For Disabled Artists and Writers: Funding and resources specifically supporting disabled artists and writers during emergencies.
• Association of California Symphony Orchestras (ACSO): Advocacy, resources, and emergency support tailored to symphony orchestras in California.

Government Resources

Federal Resources

• FEMA: Federal disaster response and recovery resources for individuals, communities, and organizations.
• FEMA Fact Sheet: A summary of FEMA’s programs and how to access assistance.
• U.S. Small Business Administration: Offers disaster loans and recovery assistance for small businesses and nonprofits.

State Resources

• California Arts Council: Centralized updates on emergencies, including alerts, resources, and recovery information.

Los Angeles County Resources

• LA County’s Hub for Emergency Alerts & Information: Post-disaster recovery programs and services for individuals and organizations in Los Angeles County.
• LA County Recovery Resources: Post-disaster recovery programs and services for individuals and organizations in Los Angeles County.

Los Angeles County Municipal Arts Programs

City-specific arts and emergency resources:

• City of Glendale Emergency Resources
• Glendale: Arts and Culture Page
• City of Los Angeles
• Pasadena
• West Hollywood: Arts Division Page
• West Hollywood: Responds Page

Wellbeing Resources

• Center for Disease Control (CDC): Offers comprehensive resources on managing the impact of disasters or traumatic events, with specific guidance for local leaders and emergency responders.
• Wellbeing4LA: Mental health resources for individuals and communities, with a focus on resilience and recovery.
• Arts Ed Collective’s Creative Wellbeing: Arts-based initiatives supporting mental health and wellness.
• Disaster Distress Helpline for Immediate Crisis Counseling | SAMHSA: Free, 24/7 counseling for those experiencing emotional distress from disasters. Call 1-800-985-5990 or text “TalkWithUs” to 66746.
• Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health: Provides emergency outreach and crisis intervention services. Contact their 24/7 helpline at 800-854-7771.