Quake Aid : A Resource Guide

SCHOOLS

Los Angeles school board member Mark Slavkin will hold a town hall meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday to discuss the recent earthquake, LEARN program and public school choice implementation.

The meeting will be held at Fairburn Avenue Elementary School, 1403 Fairburn Ave., Los Angeles. Information: (213) 625-6387.

SERVICES

Westside Center for Independent Living will assist people with disabilities in finding emergency services that are accessible and targeted to their needs. Information on housing, transportation, mental health and other earthquake recovery programs is offered.

Information: (310) 390-6611.

HOUSING

Senior citizens left homeless by the earthquake can find free temporary housing at five Southern California senior apartment locations and retirement facilities operated by ARV Housing Group of Costa Mesa. The offer is good through March 1. Seniors will be accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis. Information: (800) 624-0236.

COMMUTER HOT LINE

Commuter Transportation Services Inc. provides free car-pool matching services, road closure and route alternatives, contact numbers for van-pool seats and public transit options. Call (800) 286-7433.

PETS

The city of Los Angles’ Department of Animal Regulation is asking residents to turn in lost pets to the nearest animal shelter. Fees have been waived for pets that were displaced by the quake. The department, Pet Orphans and Los Angeles Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will assist pet owners who are unable to keep their pets at home with free kenneling for two weeks.

To report animals on the streets, call (310) 940-8888.

* West Los Angeles Shelter (310) 820-2692.

* Santa Monica (310) 458-8594.

* Best Friends Hotline (Reunions) (818) 907-4967.

* LASPCA Kenneling (800) 730-4226.

Animal Relief fund donations can be sent to: Department of Animal Regulation, 419 S. Spring St., Room 1400, Los Angeles, 90013.