The city of Los Angeles has launched an online tool to help people affected by recent wildfires by simplifying the task of applying for assistance. The LA Disaster Relief Navigator is intended to highlight resources available to those whose lives were impacted by this year’s wildfires. After filling out a simple questionnaire, residents are directed to local, state and federal programs for essential goods, disaster relief, insurance assistance, home damage repair and other services.

Other wildfire response news:

• Office of Sen. Alex Padilla: News release: Padilla, Sheehy, Hickenlooper, Daines introduce bipartisan bill to establish unified National Wildfire Intelligence Center
• California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services: News release: Watershed protection mission: Frequently asked questions for residents
• Village News (Fallbrook, Calif.): Rainbow Water supports local agencies in Eaton, Lilac and Pala fires
• The New Lede: Opinion: Postcard from California: The long-term public health toll of the LA fires