Eaton Fire Assistance

Affected by the Eaton or Palisades Fires?
Financial assistance may be available.

Thanks to the generosity of donors to the Red Cross, the Red Cross is offering additional assistance for eligible households impacted by the Eaton and Palisades Fires.

You may be eligible for assistance if:

- Your primary residence is located within the Eaton or Palisades burn perimeter

AND

- You are continuing to experience roadblocks to your recovery.

Stop by these locations to speak with a Red Cross volunteer. No prior appointment required.

First African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church
1700 N Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA
April 29 – May 3, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Boys & Girls Club of Malibu Third Space Disaster Relief Center
23357 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA
April 30 – May 2, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
May 3, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. 

Pasadena Community Job Center
500 N Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA
May 5 - 7, 6 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Santa Monica YMCA
1332 6th St, Santa Monica, CA
May 5 – 10, 12 - 13,10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Pasadena Senior Center
85 E Holly St., Pasadena, CA 91103
May 8, 8:30am - 4pm
May 9, 8:30am - 12pm

Lake Avenue Church
393 N Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
May 12, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Visit a site listed above or redcross.org/CAFireBridge to learn more.

Tuesdays and Wednesdays, May 6, 2024 until December 23, 2026
First and Third Tuesdays at 3:00 p.m.
Second and Fourth Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m.
Presented in partnership with Foundation for Senior Services
The support group is for older adults, families, caregivers and survivors. Grief and loss groups provide a safe, compassionate, and confidential space to share experiences and receive support from others. Find comfort, connections, and practical guidance for your overall emotional health and well-being. For more information contact the Welcome Desk at (626) 795-4331. To contact Foundation for Senior Services call (855) 836–0807.

Click here to register to receive the Zoom link.
A specific link is available for Tuesdays, and a different link for Wednesdays. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. Please use the registration button to receive the link.

There are important deadlines to apply for assistance and financial aid. The new deadline to apply for American Red Cross financial assistance is Wednesday, February 26.

Other key deadlines are listed below. If you have been impacted by the Eaton Fire, please be sure to complete all of your applications for aid and assistance as soon as possible.

Deadline: Wednesday, February 26
American Red Cross Wildfires Financial Assistance
Money can help with Shelter, Food, Transportation, Mental Health Services & More
*You must submit your application on or before Wednesday, February 26* https://disasterforms.redcross.org/f/2025CAWildfireRelief

Deadline: Monday, March 31
U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance
Support for Small Business Owners, Renters, Homeowners & More
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance

Deadline: Monday, March 31
FEMA Registration Assistance with Housing, Transportation, Rebuilding & More
https://www.disasterassistance.gov/

Deadline: Tuesday, April 15** (New Date)
US Army Corps of Engineers will only perform Debris Removal if the Right of Entry (ROE) is completed. Residents must fill out a Right of Entry (ROE) Form using the Los Angeles County website below.
https://recovery.lacounty.gov/debris-removal/roe/

Make sure to fill out these forms as soon as possible to receive the assistance to help you recover and rebuild!

The Eaton Fire Updates page on the city website now has a "Disaster Recovery Resources for Residents and Businesses" page. Please visit the following link for information: https://www.cityofpasadena.net/eaton-fire/recovery-resources/.

Please use this link to go to the City's website, or use the City of Pasadena Instagram account @cityofpasadena as a resource for additional information and updates. Call them to report downed trees: (626) 744-7311. Our tireless and diligent Clean Team and Ambassador Guides have been cleaning up the wind debris and picking up what they can, in addition to the more major downed tree clean-up by the City.

This notice was intended for evacuated areas only.

Resources to Help Recent Wildfire Victims

Disaster Help Center

Californians impacted by SoCal fires are encouraged to apply for this immediate and long-term relief once safely out of the wildfires’ paths.

FEMA is opening an office at PCC. They will be at Pasadena City College Community Education Center at 3035 East Foothill Boulevard. They will open at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 14 and be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily thereafter.opening 

Here’s how to apply online:

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

What does this relief include?

For residents and homeowners:

• 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 Judy Chu’s webpage by clicking  HERE .  

• AirBnB
• VRBO
• Placement Helpers
• Big Bear Offers Housing Through AirBnB

Learn more about FEMA here.

Learn more about Economic Injury Disaster Loans here.

A helpful article from Miles McNeeley, from Wise & Healthy Aging. Click here.

If you need assistance with medical equipment, please call Convalescent Aid Society at (626) 793-1696 x300

Find more resources here.

Click on this link to tell Tracy McCubbin the Declutterer your needs.