To Our Community Reeling from the Eaton Fire
For those who lost their homes, businesses, pets, and livelihoods, our hearts are broken for you.
No words can capture the depth of such a loss. This website is intended to make it easier to navigate resources for all impacted.
If you would like to submit content to this website, please use this form.
For evacuees and others severely impacted.
Resources for immediate relief, including shelter, food, and emotional support for fire survivors.
Red Cross Disaster Services
https:// www.redcross.org
The deadline to apply for FEMA assistance for the Eaton Fire is
March 31, 2025.
How to apply:
- Apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov
- Call the FEMA helpline at 1(800) 621-3362
- Use the FEMA mobile app
- Apply in person at a Disaster Recovery Center
- FEMA Individual Assistance can help with: home repairs, temporary housing, property damage, child care, medical, moving, lodging, and funeral expenses.
- Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loan: Available to homeowners, renters, and businesses
- Disaster Unemployment Assistance: Available to people who lost their jobs or cannot work
- LA Region Small Business and Worker Relief Fund: Provides grants to eligible small businesses, nonprofits, and workers
- LA County Household Relief Grant: Available to residents
LA County Departments Available On-Site:
- Assessor’s Office
- Department of Aging and Disabilities
- Department of Animal Care and Control
- Department of Child Support Services
- Department of Children and Family Services
- Department of Consumer and Business Affairs
- Department of Economic Opportunity
- Fire Department
- Department of Mental Health
- Department of Military & Veterans Affairs
- Department of Public Health
- Environmental Services
- Emergency Response Team
- Department of Public Social Services
- CalWorks
- CalFresh
- General Relief
- MediCal
- Department of Public Works
- Building & Safety
- Environmental Programs/Municipal Services
- Flood Control
- Department of Regional Planning
- Department of Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk
- Recorder Bureau-Document Resources Division
- Reorder Bureau-Public Resources Division
- Department of Treasure Tax Collector
- LA County Homeless Initiative & Affordable Housing
- Medical Examiner
State Agencies Available On-Site:
- Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
- Employment Development Department (EDD)
- California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
- Franchise Tax Board (FTB)
- California Department of Insurance (CDI)
- Contractors State License Board (CSLB)
- California Department of Tax & Fee Administration (CDTFA)
- California Department of Public Health (CDPH) – Vital Records
- California Department of Veterans Affairs (Cal Vet)
- California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)
Cash Assistance:
Founded by Sean Penn and Ann Lee, CORE is a global humanitarian non-profit organization that brings immediate relief and long-term recovery solutions to underserved communities.
Eligible households are provided a one-time grant of $760 to purchase critical items or services of their choosing. Please note, enrollment in CORE’s cash assistance program is done on a rolling basis, designed to reach those most in need based on our eligibility guidelines, and those not supported by other cash programs.
For more information, go to www.coreresponse.org.
Precautions and Notices
The houses, garages, and businesses that burned had many chemicals besides asbestos, and are invisible to the naked eye. The Pasadena Public Health Dept. states “Debris and ash may include lead, asbestos, arsenic, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), dioxins or other hazardous materials.” This ash has already impacted our reservoirs, which made our tap water too dangerous to drink, and now blankets our yards and streets.
Water-Pasadena
Most areas of PWP water has been declared safe, but please follow these guidelines:
Upon return, what steps should I take concerning my water service?
1. Check if you are in the affected area under the “do not drink” alert at: https://pwp.cityofpasadena.net/water-notice-faq/.
2. Where possible, visually inspect your plumbing fixtures for signs of fire-related damage. If damage is identified, it is recommended to repair as soon as possible.
3. Before use, it is recommended to flush your water system in the following order: outside hose bib, toilet, bath tub, and then all other faucets. Each flushing event should be about 5 minutes or until the water becomes clear.
General Tips
Document Damage Thoroughly:
Take photos and videos before cleaning for insurance claims.
Don’t Rush Cleanup:
Waiting for official debris removal programs can ensure proper handling of toxic materials.
Stay Hydrated and Rested:
Recovery is a marathon, not a sprint.
Debris Removal:
Track Your Right of Entry Form
If you have opted in and would like the status of Phase 2 debris removal, use this tool to search your address and monitor real-time updates on your submission.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has completed debris removal on the first residential property to undergo Phase 2 cleanup operations. Read more here.
For those opting into the government-sponsored debris removal program, the online Right of Entry form is available here.
The form also is available in Spanish, Russian, Armenian, Korean, and Simplified Chinese.
Read our latest FAQs on the different parts of the fire debris removal process including:
Phase 1 hazardous debris cleanup
Phase 2 general debris removal
The Army Corps of Engineers also has established a Debris Call Center to help answer questions regarding Phase 2 of debris removal. The hotline phone number is (213) 308-8305. Operators are available to help daily from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m
Important Links
Sources posting frequent updates, local weather forecasts impacting safety, and other pertinent news.
Download the free Watch Duty: Wildfire Maps
watchduty.org
Watch Duty provides up-to-the-minute, life-saving information.
Eaton Fire Damage Map
An interactive fire map searchable by address.
Places to Stay, Shower, Eat, Avail Cars, Storage, etc.
Google Doc
Pasadena Now
Get Breaking Stories
Returning After Fire FAQ
Good Information from LA County
LA County Joint Information Center
This page is activated for the Palisades Fire, Eaton Fire, and other wildfires.
LAist (kpcc)
Extensive local fire coverage and resources.
CalMatters is joining with PBS SoCal, LAist and KCRW to bring you
the Daily Wildfire Updates newsletter.
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