Resources
Resources for SWAG视频 Community Affected by Wildfire
We recognize the impact of the wildfires on our SWAG视频 community and are working to ensure all students, faculty, and staff have access to the resources they need. Below is a current list of information and direct links for emergency assistance, shelter, transportation, masks, food, emotional support, and emergency funding.
How You Can Help Those Affected
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Thank you for helping us stand together as a community.
Emergency Shelter
Fairplex Pomona
1101 W. McKinley Ave. Pomona, has opened as an additional evacuation site. Most of the evacuation sites located closer to the fires are expected to be filled to capacity. The American Red Cross is operating the site. If you need to refer someone for shelter, they can go to the Red Gate entrance near the conference center. The evacuation site is located within Expo Hall 5. You can also call the Red Cross at (800) 733-2767.
Transportation to Additional Shelters
Uber is offering residents in Los Angeles County who鈥檝e been ordered to vacate their homes with a credit to get to an evacuation site. The $40 will only be valid for trips to an active shelter. and use the code 鈥淲ILDFIRE25鈥�. Shelter locations valid for free Uber rides:
- Pasadena Civic Auditorium 鈥� 300 E. Green St., Pasadena
- Westwood Recreation Center 鈥� 1350 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles
- El Camino Real Charter High School 鈥� 5440 Valley Circle Blvd., Woodland Hills
- Ritchie Valens Recreation Center 鈥� 10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Pacoima
Lyft will be offering $25 vouchers, valid for two trips, to 500 customers from now until midnight on Jan. 15. and use the code CAFIRERELIEF25 to get the promotion.
Emergency Assistance
Optum
(access code: westernu) is available to our employees, students and members of their household 24/7 online or by calling (800) 234-5465. Included in this resource, there is a for those facing natural disasters.
Housing
are partnering to offer free temporary housing for people displaced from their homes due to wildfires.
Utilities
helps customers receive support in a variety of ways that can help ease their recovery. provides information on latest updates.
Student Emergency Fund
This fund is for SWAG视频 students who are unable to meet immediate, essential expenses because of a one-time or temporary hardship related to an unexpected emergency situation that threatens to derail their academic progress. Emergency situations can include but are not limited to injury, illness, theft, death of a family member, fire, or natural disaster. To be considered for funding (typically up to $1,000), students must have an urgent need for financial support to cover a documented expense or have exhausted all other avenues for additional support, including but not limited to Financial Aid assistance. For additional information on how to qualify and to submit an application, please visit the .
Food Resources
SWAG视频 has compiled numerous resources for anyone experiencing food insecurities. This page is updated as additional information becomes available. Additionally, Sowing Seeds for Life is a local, non-profit organization and they host a drive-through food bank in Pomona, CA. You can for event information or visit the .
Sun Life
Need help with getting replacement glasses or finding a temporary dentist that is open in your area due to disaster? Sun Life has designated a dedicated line for Dental Insurance and Vision Insurance (partnered with VSP). Click here for .
Employee Assistance Program
SWAG视频 contracts with providers for confidential short-term, preventive assistance to employees and their dependents that are experiencing difficulties in dealing with personal, professional, and life management issues. Referrals can be made by contacting EAP at (800) 234-5465 or at (access code: westernu).
Mask Availability for Those on Campus
If desired, you may obtain an N95 mask from the security desk at the University Services Center on the Pomona campus.
LA County Resources
If you have been impacted by a disaster, please reference the resources below:
State-wide
Los Angeles County
Resources for Students and Faculty
The success of our faculty, staff and students is our top priority and is supported by remarkable teams of experts who provide shared services across the University. From personal and professional development to online instruction and in-depth literature review, these departments and offices are on-demand reservoirs of expertise, tools, technology, and wisdom. Access to many of these offices, such as the Center for Education, Technology and Learning (CETL), requires a SWAG视频 login while others provide limited unrestricted access, such as the Pumerantz Library.听听
