2025 Disaster Recovery Resource List
Response Financial Resources
United Policyholders (UP) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) whose mission is to be a trustworthy and useful information resource and a respected voice for consumers of all types of insurance across the United States.
FEMA has authorized the use of federal funds to assist the state of California in combating the Palisades Fire. The Disaster Relief Fund provides allowances to assist in fighting fires that threaten to become major incidences. Myth vs. Fact: Disaster Assistance
GoFundMe also created its own campaign for wildfire relief and has tips for those who want to start their own fundraiser. *How GoFundMe and similar campaigns might affect FEMA funds*
FAQ for Homeowners Affected by the Eaton Wildfire
FAQ for Wildfires and Other Emergencies and Implications to Property Assessments/Tax Bills
Bet Tzedek is a recognized nonprofit that provides legal assistance and can help guide consumers through the insurance claims process
Emergency Resources and Hotlines
Disaster Distress Helpline: 1 (800) 985-5990 or text “TalkWithUs” to 66746 for emotional support and resources.
Disability Disaster Access – Support for disabled people before and after a disaster
Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) – Individuals unemployed due to disasters who don’t qualify for regular unemployment benefits.
Eaton Fire Evacuation Shelter – Pasadena Convention Center 300 E GREEN ST, PASADENA, CA 91101
- Parking is available at the parking structure across the street from the Convention Center, located at 155 E. Green St. Please enter from Marengo Ave.
- Parking is also available at the Paseo parking structure, located at 360 E. Colorado Blvd. You are able to enter the structure from Colorado Blvd. or Green St.
- The Humane Society is on-site to accept pets for boarding. Service animals are allowed inside the Convention Center.
- Small Animals: Pasadena Humane: 361 S. Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103
- Large Animals: Industry Hills Expo Center: 16200 Temple, City of Industry, CA 91744
The Dream Center, an L.A.-based charitable organization that’s offering emergency shelter to those evacuated in the Palisades and Eaton Canyon Fires.
ARCADIA COMMUNITY CENTER (Support Center) – 375 CAMPUS DR, ARCADIA, CA 91007
LA County Recovers – Disaster Resource Centers
Uber & Lyft free rides to shelters – Uber and Lyft are providing free rides to wildfire shelters.
Airbnb/211 – Airbnb, partnership with 211 LA, is offering free temporary housing for residents displaced or forced to evacuate due to the recent wildfires.
Alerts
Alert LA County – Emergency Alerts in text and email form.
Watch Duty – Real time evacuation orders, shelter info, updates on containment, acres burned, and general fire details.
Air Quality Monitoring – Air Quality Monitoring.
Fire and Emergency Evacuation Information – Wildfire updates and evacuation information.
Ready LA County – Emergency alerts and notifications – We work with agencies across L.A. County to ensure you are receiving the most up-to-date information.
Fire Recovery Assistance
Altadena Fire Recovery Information & Resources – LA County Recovers
Eaton Fire Recovery Information – Preliminary maps showing damage assessments have been posted but are incomplete and being updated daily
Eaton Canyon Community Relief – This is a page for resources to provide relief to our neighbors in the Altadena/Pasadena area who have been affected by the Eaton Canyon fires.
Dena Resource Guide – Resource document from Partnership for Children Youth and Families (PCYF) with links to where to donate, where to request funds, housing, and more
Mutual Aid LA Network (MALAN) 2025 Fire & Windstorm Resource Library– MALAN is a connector and information hub for mutual aid efforts, people and resources across Los Angeles.
Flintridge Center – a nonprofit organization in Pasadena has organized the Dena Relief Drive and Dena Fire Relief Fund. (236 West Mountain Street, Suite 106, Pasadena, CA 91103 | General Office: (626)449-0839, @flintridgecenter for updates)
Emergency Network Los Angeles (ENLA) – ENLA represents a network of nonprofits that enhances and supports the recovery of communities after an emergency incident. Access to non-profits aiding residents impacted by disasters. Services may range from humanitarian relief, planning for disaster response to long-term recovery and assistance programs.
Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority complied their own list of resources for those affected, includes lists of emergency evacuation centers, donation funds and federal resources
Helpful Email Lists
Altadena Connections – WWW.ALTADENANEWS.ORG
City of Pasadena – https://www.cityofpasadena.net/
City of Arcadia – https://www.arcadiaca.gov/news_detail_T41_R456.php
City of Sierra Madre – https://www.sierramadreca.gov/
U.S. Congresswoman Judy Chu – 28th District of CA
Sasha Renée Pérez – Elected to represent the 25th Senate District in November 2024, Senator Sasha Renée Pérez was born and raised in Alhambra, where her family has lived for over 50 years.
Supervisor Kathryn Barger – Supervisor Kathryn Barger represents the 5th supervisorial district of Los Angeles County
Councilmember Tyron Hampton – Councimember Tyron Hampton represents the first district of Pasadena
Volunteer opportunities in the Immediate Aftermath
The Pasadena Community Job Center is looking for volunteers to help sort donations as well as go out and clean up streets. Visit their Instagram for updates: @Pasadenajobcenter
Its Bigger Than Us is a nonprofit that describes themselves as an organization “fueled by a commitment to underserved communities”. They are looking for volunteers to help in their distribution center. Sign Up Here
Clean Air Los Angeles is looking for volunteers to help distribute PPE to shelters and affected communities. Sign Up Here
Best Friends Animal Society is looking for volunteers to foster cats and dogs displaced by the wildfires. Email volunteers@dreamcenter.org for more information
Mutual Aid LA Network posts immediate volunteer and donation needs from various organizations throughout the day. Visit their Instagram @Mutalaidla
