Lose your essential documents in the L.A. fires? Here’s how you can replace them

The cover of a U.S. passport is displayed in Tigard, Ore., in 2021. Among the many things that were burned in the Los Angeles County fires, for thousands, important documents with vital personal, medical and financial information were also destroyed. “There’s so much information out there it’s actually a little bit of information overload, so at what we’re really trying to do is provide practical assistance to help people start to narrow and focus on what they need to do,” Jorge said. But once you’re ready to start, here’s some tips on what you need and what to do: The top 6 essential documents you need to recover The top 6 essential documents you need to recover include: Passport Driver’s license or California Real ID If you’re a homeowner, the deed to your property Birth certificates Marriage certificate Insurance documents These documents can be replaced by reaching out to the respective agencies below: It’s important to note, if you’re applying for Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Disaster Assistance, you only need the following information. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, officials from FEMA and the Small Business Administration opened the city of Los Angeles’ Disaster Recovery Center on Tuesday at the UCLA Research Park, formerly known as the Westside Pavilion, and the Pasadena City College Community Education Center.