Our Altadena Libraries Are Thankfully Still Here!

We want to let you know that social media and news reports that our libraries are gone are incorrect.

 

We received visual confirmation late this afternoon that our libraries, the Altadena Main Library and Bob Lucas Memorial branch, are both undamaged (see video and pictures below). Please share this information with your friends and family so that we can keep our community updated. 

 

Main Library

Bob Lucas Memorial Library

World Central Kitchen is distributing free hot meals to first responders and the public at the following locations in Southern California in response to the wildfires. For the most up-to-date information, visit our social media pages.

 

For resources on how to find someone you are looking for, mental health resources and other information, go to https://lacounty.gov/emergency

Dear Neighbor,

 

I was devastated yesterday to hear that five people in our community have lost their lives from the Eaton Fire, and my thoughts are with their families and all those suffering from this week’s wildfires. My top priority remains assisting people in my district to safety and supporting the heroic first responders from California and surrounding states who are working around the clock to contain the wildfires.

 

As of last night, President Biden has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for the Los Angeles fires. I'm immensely grateful because this means that residents and businesses in wildfire evacuation zones in our area can apply NOW for immediate and long-term federal relief. 

 

I’m encouraging impacted Californians to apply for this immediate and long-term relief once safely out of the wildfires’ paths. Our region’s recovery will be long, but we’re resilient. I want to assure you that my office stands with you and is here to help.

 

Here’s how to apply:

Visit: www.disasterassistance.gov
Call: 800-621-FEMA (3362)
Use: The FEMA mobile app

 

What does this relief include?

 

 

• Temporary displacement assistance (e.g., hotel costs for up to two weeks)
• $770 for essential personal items
• Larger direct grants to help cover essential needs such as medical bills, car repairs, and more

For businesses and homeowners:

• Low-interest loans through the Small Business Administration (SBA) available at: https://lending.sba.gov/search-disaster/?disaster=CA-20030 

 

For more information and answers to additional questions, please visit my webpage at https://chu.house.gov/EatonFire. My team and I will do our best to update it as new information becomes available. 

 

If you require immediate medical attention, please visit an urgent care location, our hospital’s emergency department or call 911.

 

For those who were ordered to evacuate please know that the Pasadena Convention Center located at 300 E Green St, Pasadena, CA 91101 is open for safe shelter, with food and medical personnel on hand.

 

For any other questions please don't hesitate to reach out to my office.