Eaton Fire Assistance

Many survivors don't know that if they feel FEMA did not award them enough assistance, they have the right to appeal—however, the window to appeal is almost up. 

The Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) offers low-income wildfire survivors free legal assistance on the road to long-term recovery.  There is  a  FEMA Appeals Clinic this Friday, August 26 on Zoom.

Other disaster legal issues that LAFLA may be able to assist with include:

• Insurance disputes for homeowners and renters

• Renter issues, such as damage and repairs, rent and security deposits, and more
• Applying for other emergency aid and benefits, such as unemployment insurance or student debt relief

Please go to www.lafla.org/fires for more resources, know-your-rights guides, and updates on upcoming clinics and workshops.

Presented by Assistance League of Pasadena

Are you considering rebuilding after the Eaton fire? Watch an informative forum at the Pasadena Senior Center where we explore various lower-cost housing solutions tailored for homeowners looking to rebuild efficiently and affordably.

This informational lecture goes over various rebuilding options, including:

• The Foothill Catalog Foundation, a nonprofit offering 30+ design concepts and dedicated to helping fire survivors rebuild and save money while doing so, and even more when rebuilding together.
• cityLAB-UCLA will discuss how using modular housing or a combination of traditional construction and modular building can save both time and funds.
• Habitat for Humanity, which focuses on both affordability and sustainability. Representatives will be present to answer questions.
• Sunset Mesa Collective will discuss their concept of using a single point of contact to reduce and control costs.

Financial Support for Families Hosting WildFire Survivors

This program is funded in part by a grant from the American Red Cross and provides financial support to households who are hosting displaced survivors of the 2025 Los Angeles Wildfires.

Financial support is intended to ease the burden of hosting by offset the additional housing and grocery expenses.

Funds may be used for

Food and household supplies

Utilities, (gas, water, or electricity)

Rent or mortgage payments

Questions?

Contact (213) 681-6421 or email SGVdisasterrelief@CC charities.org

New hub opens in Altadena to provide post-fire support.

New hub opens in Altadena to provide post-fire support The new location, at 730 E. Altadena Drive, was set up to ensure that wildfire survivors continue access to essential resources and assistance following the closure of the Disaster Recovery Centers last week.

The doors officially opened on Monday, June 2, at the Altadena Community Center, with the goal of providing critical recovery support for people affected by the Eaton Fire.

The new location, at 730 E. Altadena Drive, was set up to ensure that wildfire survivors continue access to essential resources and assistance following the closure of the Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) on Saturday, May 31.

It will operate from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and offer services from local, state, and federal partners.

FEMA and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) representatives will be onsite to help navigate application updates, explain recovery programs, and provide assistance with rental support for displaced families, according to Supervisor Kathryn Barger’s office.

The Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) will continue offering in-person services to protect residents against price gouging and scams, assist with tenant and worker protections, and support landlords, homeowners, and business owners.

The Office of the Assessor and the County’s Treasurer and Tax Collector will also be available to provide technical guidance related to property taxes and assessments.

“I want to ensure my constituents know that support will still be available as they continue their recovery journey,” said Supervisor Kathryn Barger in a statement. “By moving these vital services to the Altadena Community Center, we’re creating a more accessible, long-term support hub to help fire survivors rebuild and regain stability.”

For more information, visit recovery.lacounty.gov or dial 2-1-1 for assistance.

Fire Support at the Altadena Hub

First Tuesdays at 3:00 p.m. at Pasadena Senior Center
Second Wednesdays at Noon, via Zoom
Presented in partnership with Foundation for Senior Services until December 2026

Loss isn’t just about what’s missing—it’s about what mattered. In a culture that rushes to “move on,” we often bypass the most essential parts of true healing and personal growth—to actively engage in the full range of our emotions and begin to honor the experience of grief and loss. This is not about fixing or forgetting—it’s about integrating memories in a way that brings peace, meaning, and wholeness to our lives. Join these discussion groups to share experiences and receive support from others in a compassionate, safe, and confidential space as we work through the healing journey. For more information contact the Welcome Desk at (626) 795-4331. To contact Foundation for Senior Services call (855) 836–0807 or via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Altadena Seniors Affected By Eaton Fire Eligible For $15,000 Emergency Assistance – Pasadena Now

There is foreclosure relief for wildfire-affected homeowners until July 7. If anyone is having a problem, call the Department of Consumer and Business Affairs at (800) 593-8222.  There is also a state bill pending that would require lenders to give forbearance to anyone who can’t pay their mortgage now.

People who paid both halves of their property tax (the December & April installments) for the 2025 fiscal year in 2024 and lost their homes are entitled to a refund.  Checks were sent out.  If you didn’t receive your check yet, we recommend contacting Los Angeles County

Auditor-Controller

Property Tax Services Division

Public Service/Refund Section

 (213) 974-8368 Press extension 1-9

 If a refund has been returned by the US Postal Service, a replacement can reissued by submitting the attached form with a copy of a valid identification. The form can be mailed or sent by email to:

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 Subject Line: FIRE PARCEL

Complete the standard form required. You can obtain it from the link below.  (Procedures for collection are listed on website.) 
Website - http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/eaton-soil-testing/

The Department of Public Health is offering free blood lead testing for those concerned about exposure to lead from the recent wildfires.  

• Residents can visit their medical provider
• Dial 1-800-524-5323 to request a free appointment through Quest Labs
• Visit one of the community events listed in the weekly County bulletin.

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

Visit redcross.org/CAFireBridge to learn more.

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.

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