Last month, LA County Parks and partners hosted five Care Camps for hundreds of children impacted by the Eaton Fire. With our beloved library closed, our staff members deployed to these locations and reconnected with many families from Altadena.
We are grateful for this opportunity to serve our community, and we look forward reopening so that we can come together and begin to rebuild. |
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Black History Month: Stories of Altadena & Altadenans |
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Red Cross Financial Assistance Available for Qualifying Individuals and Households
DEADLINE TO APPLY: FEBRUARY 14, 2025 |
To see if you qualify for financial assistance, please complete and submit the registration form at https://disasterforms.redcross.org/f/2025CAWildfireRelief. If you have received an invitation to apply for financial assistance, please call 1-800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767) to speak to an agent about completing your enrollment.
This round of the Red Cross Immediate Financial Assistance program will be concluding on Feb 14, 2025. You must complete your financial assistance application by February 14, 2025, to receive this assistance.
The American Red Cross is committed to providing individuals affected by the devastating wildfires with:
- safe shelter
- access to food
- basic health services
- emotional support
- financial assistance to Californians who lived within the fire perimeters of Eaton, Palisades, Hurst, and Kenneth, as defined by Cal OES.
Receiving Red Cross financial assistance does not make you ineligible for FEMA assistance. To apply for federal Disaster Assistance at disasterassistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-3362. FEMA approval is not required to be eligible for Red Cross financial assistance. Red Cross financial assistance is not a loan and does not need to be repaid.
All Red Cross services, including immediate financial assistance, are available to individuals regardless of nationality, race, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, class or political opinions.
The Red Cross is a charity, not a government agency, and people do not need to be American citizens to receive help. |
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The deadline to register for FEMA and SBA assistance is March 10, 2025. |
***NEW HOURS BEGINNING FEB. 10: 9AM-7PM 7 DAILY***
1-800-621-3362
Altadena Disaster Recovery Center
540 W. Woodbury Road, Altadena
UCLA Research Park West
10850 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles
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Debris Removal Forms (to Opt-In or Opt-Out)
Now Available |
LA County Public Works Fire Debris Hotline: 844-347-3332
EPA Hotline: 1-833-798-7372
US Army Corps of Engineers Debris Call Center: 213-308-8305 |
The deadline to opt into the government sponsored debris removal program is March 31, 2025.
Private Property Debris Removal Information
Los Angeles County is dedicated to restoring our communities swiftly and safely after the recent wildfires. The debris removal process is divided into two main phases, each managed by different agencies. Residents have the option to participate in the government-run program or manage the cleanup independently by opting out.
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Interested in Being Part of the Altadena Recovery Commission (ARC)? |
What is the ARC’s mission?
The ARC aims to organize, resource, and support the long-term rebuild of the Altadena community in the wake of the devastating Eaton Fire.
What is the ARC’s role?
The ARC will ensure that recovery efforts are systematic, methodical, and community-driven. It will focus on restoring homes, infrastructure, businesses, commercial corridors, and natural habitats while prioritizing sustainability, resilience, and efficiency. The Commission will identify ways to modernize and restore Altadena’s infrastructure, create methods to prioritize community preferences, and develop scalable housing solutions that give all residents an option to rebuild.
Who is leading the Commission?
Supervisor Kathryn Barger created the ARC and will serve as its Chair.
Who are the members?
Members will represent diverse businesses, philanthropic and faith-based organizations, and local, state, and federal government partners with a deep commitment to Altadena. The Commission is by the community, for the community.
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Feb. 10 Altadena Recovery Community Meeting Recap |
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APPLY NOW for LA Region Small Business Relief Fund/LA Region Worker Relief Fund! |
LA County, LA City, Southern California Grantmakers, and partners have launched an LA Region Small Business and Worker Relief Fund for small businesses, nonprofits, and workers impacted by the 2025 wind and wildfire disaster. The program will provide grants up to $25,000 for eligible small businesses and nonprofits and $2,000 for workers.
General access
For general small business support, please contact our Office of Small Business (OSB) at 844-432-4900 or email osb@opportunity.lacounty.gov.
Please indicate “wildfire assistance” in email subject line for both OSB and AJCC services. Please indicate “wildfire assistance” in email subject line for both OSB and AJCC services.
Sign up for a weekly Los Angeles Area Small Business Response & Recovery Webinar (through March) at http://bit.ly/TFLAWebinar |
The deadline to register for FEMA and SBA assistance is March 10, 2025. |
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United Policy Holder’s Helping Homeowners Navigate Wildfire Recovery Options & Insurance Considerations Feb. 5 Webinar |
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Questions about Insurance?
You can call the California Department of Insurance at 800-927-4357 with questions. |
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Caltech Environmental Impacts of Fires at the Wildland-Urban Interface Jan. 31 Webinar |
Last Friday, scientists from Caltech, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), and the University of Colorado Boulder shared information about the environmental hazards of smoke, data collected since the January 2025 fires, and lessons learned from previous similar fires.
This event was co-sponsored by the Keck Institute for Space Studies, Resnick Sustainability Institute, and Linde Center for Global Environmental Sciences. |
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Disaster Food Assistance Available |
You may qualify for Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) to help buy food with one month of food benefits via EBT card, usable at grocery stores and farmers markets. Benefits for those who qualify range from $250 to $1,500 based on household size and income. Read the entire FAQ at https://www.altadenalibrary.org/s/D-SNAP-Flyer-V3.pdf
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Are You Displaced? Join the Eaton Fire Survivors Network |
When disaster strikes, communities come together in unexpected ways. Just ask Joy Chen.
On Jan. 7, she was the admin of the pickleball WhatsApp group for the Altadena Town and Country Club. Then, the fire exploded. The club burned down, and nearly every member lost their home or was forced to evacuate. Overnight, a social chat became a lifeline—tracking fire movements, sharing critical updates, and coordinating emergency resources.
Fast forward five weeks and the group has moved to Discord as the Eaton Fire Survivors Network—a community by and for displaced survivors. The Eaton Fire Survivors Network is open to everyone displaced by the fire—whether they lost their home or not. Invite your displaced friends and neighbors, because no one should have to face this tragedy alone.
What the Network Provides
- Find housing – Members share rental leads and off-market listings.
- Navigate insurance claims – Survivors compare carrier experiences and strategize for fair settlements.
- Coordinate home remediation – Members discuss remediation companies, and tackle repairs and health concerns for a safe return.
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SAVE YOUR HOUSE, APARTMENT OR BUSINESS KEY |
Be part of the Eaton Fire Keychain Project. Let’s create something from our collective loss. More details to come. https://keychainproject.org/ |
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Recovery After the Fires
Guidance for Consumers and Homeowners
Webinar Series for Those Impacted by Fires
Every Wednesday & Thursday • 5:30pm
On Zoom |
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Fire Relief Distribution Center
Tuesdays & Thursdays • 4-7pm
Pacific Oaks College
45 W. Eureka St, Pasadena |
Free supplies for families and ECE providers impacted by the LA wildfires. Resources include air purifiers, diapers, cleaning supplies, and more. |
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Assistance for Altadena Businesses Affected by Wildfire - Resource Pickup
Tuesdays & Thursdays • 9am-3pm
Pasadena Federal Credit Union,
1285 Lake Ave., Pasadena |
Altadena businesses can N95 masks, air purifiers, portable solar panel power stations, and more! |
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Supporting High School Seniors Affected by LA Wildfires: College Applications & Financial Aid Assistance
Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025 • 6-9pm on Zoom
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Melodia Mariposa Presents Altadena Strong Concert Fundraiser: The Lyris Quartet
Sunday, Feb. 16 • 4-5:30pm
Westminster Presbyterian Church
1757 N Lake Avenue |
After the devastating fire that started in Altadena on January 7th, Melodia Mariposa is committed to bringing world class music to our local community more than ever.
We are proud to present the return of the Lyris Quartet performing in the Westminster Presbyterian Church on Lake Avenue at 4pm on Sunday February 16th. Tickets are FREE but reservations are required. We will be holding a collection to raise funds for local musicians and their families who have suffered devastating losses in the fire. Please come together as a community to enjoy the calming and inspiring power of music. Tickets are free; donations are welcome. Reserve your seats at https://www.simpletix.com/e/melodia-mariposas-2025-season-opener-the-l-tickets-199497
- Alyssa Park, violin
- Shalini Vijayan, violin
- Luke Maurer, viola
- Timothy Loo, cello
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Altadena Reconnects Baby & Toddler Storytime
Monday, Feb. 24 • 10:30-11:30am
Jefferson Branch Library, 1500 E. Villa Street, Pasadena |
Join Altadena Library for baby & toddler storytime at the Jefferson Branch Library in Pasadena! Reconnect with our community as we share stories, books, songs, and rhymes that encourage literacy development and bonding.
A special thank you to Pasadena Public Library for sharing their space with us for these events! |
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Altadena Poets Laureate
After the Fire: Honoring Histories
Tuesday, Feb. 25 • 6:30-8:00pm
Octavia's Bookshelf, 1353 N Hill Ave, Pasadena (limited space, first come, first serve) |
Featuring Shonda Buchanan, Sesshu Foster, Maryam Hosseinzadeh, Cassandra Lane, Lester Graves Lennon, Sehba Sarwar and others |
The Altadena Poetry Review is accepting new poems related to the conflagration.
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We're All in This Together! Fair
Saturday, March 1 • 9am-5pm
St. Philip School/Parish, 151 S. Hill Ave. Pasadena |
This all-day gathering will bring together local leaders, organizations, and local small businesses, and residents to collaborate on meaningful solutions and provide much-needed resources.
We hope to give hope--to show everyone that Altadena and Pasadena will rebuild stronger and better than ever, while holding on to the charm, style, diversity, and people that make this community special.
Join us for panels (throughout the day) and resource booths assisting with FEMA, DSA/SBA, clean up, architecture, permitting, construction, law, insurance, mental health, and more. Panel moderators include Mandy Moore, John Stamos, Bryan Greenberg, Jaleel White, Ciera Payton, Annie Ramos, and others.
To inquire about a booth, scan the appropriate QR code below or visit
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