Residents and businesses affected by the fire at the F.E. Weymouth Water Treatment Plant may submit claims to the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, according to the City of La Verne’s website.

Claimants should complete Metropolitan’s claim form and follow the submission instructions included with it. Questions may be directed to rmanagement@mwdh2o.com or (213) 217-7715.

After the battery fire and evacuation, La Verne Daily News reached out to Tri-City Mental Health Services to ask what support is available for affected residents. Tri-City shared the following free resources for individuals and families seeking emotional support, crisis care, help finding essential services or simply a safe place to connect with others.

Tri-City Wellness Center

• 1403 N Garey Ave, Pomona
• Monday-Friday; 10:00 AM-8:00 PM
• Call (909) 242-7600
• Free drop-in center for wellness and recovery services. Peer support, wellness activities, groups, and a supportive community space. Appropriate for residents seeking connection, coping strategies, and emotional support following the fire and evacuation. 
• Monthly Calendar
• Wellness Center
• Tri-City also offers family social activities, which may be a reprieve for children and families who may not be able to access local community spaces in La Verne due to the evacuation area. 

Community Navigators

• Call (888) 436-3246
• Available Monday-Friday from 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, with after-hours support.
• Local resources, including social services, food banks, financial assistance, and homeless resources, to ensure individuals and families are connected to the support they need.
• Learn more about Community Navigators

Mobile Crisis Care

• Call (866) 623-9500
• Mobile Crisis Care provides timely, accessible support for behavioral health emergencies (mental health and substance use) for residents of La Verne, Claremont and Pomona. Available 24/7, services include crisis intervention, de-escalation, safety planning, and connections to ongoing care and community resources.