# Comprehensive Care for Wildfire Survivors in Los Angeles, 2025

## TL;DR

This report shares patient stories and challenges from the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires to improve future disaster preparedness.

## Contribution

The paper provides firsthand narratives and insights to enhance disaster response and planning.

## Key findings

- Patients faced significant hardships after the wildfires, including housing and health issues.
- Local disaster centers provided essential services like medical care and mental health support.
- The report highlights the need for better coordination and resources in future disaster responses.

## Abstract

From January 7 to 31, 2025, Los Angeles experienced a series of destructive wildfires. This is a representative narrative short report of patients who were affected by the wildfires and the services they requested. This short report was written to provide narratives of patients who were affected by the natural disaster, details of hardships faced in its aftermath, a summary of services that were available through local disaster centers, and insights for future natural disaster preparedness planning efforts.