LA County has disaster relief grants for businesses and workers.
You can find all the information here:https://lacounty.gov/relief/
Grants are available for small businesses as well as workers who suffered losses. The application window closes February 24th. Apply NOW! Access information and applications here: https://opportunity.lacounty.gov/small-business-worker-relief-funds/
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THE DISASTER RELIEF CENTER IS NOW OPEN AT 540 WEST WOODBURY ROAD IN ALTADENA.
SBA has loans for homeowners at very low interest rates.
SBA's Disaster Loan Program is active and accepting applications from
Los Angeles County homeowners, renters, businesses, and private non-profit organizations affected by the fires which began on Jan 7,2025 and continuing:
- Home Disaster Loans – Loans to homeowners or renters to repair or replace disaster-damaged real estate and personal property, including automobiles.
- Business Physical Disaster Loans – Loans to businesses to repair or replace disaster-damaged property owned by the business, including real estate, inventories, supplies, machinery, and equipment. Businesses of any size are eligible. Private, non-profit organizations such as charities, churches, private universities, etc., are also eligible.
- Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) – Working capital loans to help small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and most private, non-profit organizations of all sizes meet their ordinary and necessary financial obligations that cannot be met as a direct result of the disaster. These loans are intended to assist through the disaster recovery period.
Those impacted homeowners, renters, nonprofits, and business owners can apply online using this link- California wildfires | U.S. Small Business Administration or in person at one of the following centers:
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Disaster Recovery Center
540 W Woodbury Road
Altadena, CA 91001
Mondays - Sundays, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m
The time is scheduled to change on Monday February 10
Mondays - Sundays, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m
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MORE RESOURCES FOR THOSE IN NEED ARE HERE:
Please check before visiting as donation sites and volunteer opportunities change daily.
GoFundMe Databases
Neighbors and Friends GoFundMe Database
Displaced Black Families GoFund Me Directory
Displaced Latine Families - LA Fires Mutual Aid Directory
Displaced Disabled Folks- LA Fires Mutual Aid Directory
Displaced Filipino Families GoFundMe Links
Support The Music Community - Fire Loss + Resource Tab
Renters That Lost Housing in LA County Fires
Send money directly to incarcerated firefighters
Personal and Family Fundraisers from the Altadena Bulletin Board
GoFundMe's database of fundraisers for people affected by the LA wildfires
Donation Links
Pasadena Community Foundation Eaton Canyon Fire Recovery and Relief Fund
Pasadena Educational Fundation (PEF) Eaton Fire Response Fund
Donate to Mutual Aid LA Network (MALAN)
Flintridge Center Dena Fire Relief Fund
Pasadena Community Foundation Eaton Canyon Fire Recovery and Relief Fund
The Immigrant Worker Safety Net Fund (NDLON)
Clergy Community Coalition - Donate for Fire Relief
Habitat for Humanity Eaton Fire Community Rebuilding Fund
Donate for aid for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals
Seed donations for the Altadena Seed Library to help re-seed Altadena
Donate to rebuild Amigos de los Rios
Donate to Rose City’s Fire RE-LEAF Program (provides low-fee therapy)
Donate to the Altadena Community Garden
Cash Aid for Outdoor Workers Impacted by LA County Wildfires
Anti-Recidivism Coalition's Fire Fighter Fund
Pasadena Humane Eaton Fire Emergency Fund
Donate to Altadena Teen Girls Fire Recovery
Donate to Altadena Teen Boys Fire Recovery
Donate to Home Bank LA/A Sense of Home
Inevitable Foundation's Emergency Relief Fund for Disabled Creatives
Air Purifier/Filter Donation Form
Help Clean Air LA Provide Clean Air Tools
California Community Foundation Wildfire Recovery Fund
Letters from Altadena: Wildfire Relief
DonorsChoose 2025 L.A. Wildfire Recovery Fund to Support Schools
Fire Poppy Project: Support Renters Affected By Eaton Fire
Donate to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
Resource Hubs/Resources for Those Affected
Resources/Planning for People Who Have Lost Homes in Fires
Eaton Fire Resource Hub (Clergy Communty Coalition)
Guide to Disaster Assistance Services for Immigrant Californians
Resource request form for people without transportation
Application for Better Angels Emergency Assistance Fund
Free Mental Health Services for LA Wildfire Crisis
Free Therapy & Healing Resources for LA Fires
Pro Bono Therapy for Los Angeles Wildfires
Form for deaf/hard-of-hearing individuals to request help from OTG
LA Fires Displaced Animals Map
Apply for disaster assisstance from FEMA
Intake form for small business insurance deductible relief fund
Emergency Zero-Interest Loans (for people of all faiths)
Supplies Request Form for People with Type 1 Diabetes
Richard Devylder Disaster Relief Fund for individuals with diabilities (application)
Brands Providing Products to Families Impacted by LA Fires
Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County Disaster Assistance Project
Rose City’s Fire RE-LEAF Program: 8 sessions of low-fee therapy for people affected
Hardship Resources for Entertainment Workers
PCC Fire Recovery Needs Assessment For (for PCC students, faculty, and staff)
View lost pets currently sheltered at Pasadena Humane
Home Bank LA Assistance Request Form (for support with home furnishings)
Pasadena Tenants Union Fire Tenants' Guide
Application for Grants from Inevitable Foundation's Emergency Relief Fund for Disabled Creatives
Request masks from Mask Bloc LA
LA Fires Assistance Request Form (ROWW)
Volunteer/Mutual Aid Opportunities
Neighbors and Friends Fire Relief Community Support
MALAN Fire & Wind Storm Resources
Dena Resource Guide - volunteer opportunities
LA Fires | IN PERSON Volunteer Opps
Eaton Fire Relief Resources - volunteer needs and donations
Flintridge Center Volunteer Interest Form
Octavia's Bookshelf Mutual Aid Volunteer Sign-Up
Clergy Community Coalition Eaton Fire Relief Volunteer Interest Form
Habitat for Humanity Volunteer Interest Form
Network Needs & Resource AssessmentEaton Fire Relief Program: Volunteer Sign-up Form (Project Pasalubong / LCHS Filipino Club & Eaton Fire Relief Volunteer Corps)
Volunteer with World Central Kitchen
Volunteer with Friends in Deed
Volunteer Opportunities through L.A. Works
Volunteer Interest Form for Mask Bloc LA
Clean Air Los Angeles Volunteer Interest Form
Los Angeles Conservancy's Wildfire Recovery Support: Soliciting Architects and Builders
Register to volunteer with legal services organizations
Volunteer with Reach Out WorldWide
Links to Accurate/Official Information
Altadena Fire Recovery Information & Resources
Los Angeles County Wildfire Recovery Resources
CalFire Incident Information Center
LA County Emergency Notification sign-up
Pasadena Do-Not-Drink-Water Notification FAQ
Genasys Protect evacuation information
Nixle notifications from LASD (Altadena Station)
Nixle notifications from Pasadena Fire Department
Los Angeles County Fire Department Youtube (view community meetings and press conferences)
Commissioner Ricardo Lara Insurance Support Workshop in Pasadena (1/25 and 1/26)
Sign Up for Air Alerts from South Coast AQMD
City of Pasadena Eaton Fire Updates Page
City Of Pasadena Reinforces That Arbitrary Evictions and Predatory Rent Increases Are Prohibited
Essential Resources for Housing Recovery After Eaton Fire
U.S. Congresswoman Judy Chu's Eaton Fire Resource Guide
State/Official Guides and Informational Resources
CalFire Returning Home Checklist
CalFire Returning Home After A Wildfire Checklist PDF
CalFire Rebuillding Post-Wildfire
Duplication of Benefits: What It Means
Safety tips for downed power lines
Disaster Debris Removal & Construction Scams
Wildfire Smoke & Ash Health & Safety Tips
LA County Public Health guidance for returning after a fire
Preparing to Return to Your Property After the Fires: Frequently Asked Questions
Property and Vital Records for LA Country Residents Affected by the Fires FAQ
Disaster Supply Kits (Ready LA County)
Power Outages (Ready LA County)
Preparing for Wildfires (Ready LA County)
Wildfire Resources from the California Department of Insurance
Top Ten Tips for Wildfire Claimants
Don't Get Scammed After a Disaster Information Guides
Tips to avoid being victimized by an insurance scam
Residential Property Claims Information Guides
When Smoke Is In The Air (AirNow Guide)After A Fire (AirNow Guide)
Respiratory Protection During Fire Cleanup
Worker Safety and Health During Fire Cleanup
Worker Protection During Cleaning and Rebuilding After a Wildfire & Protecciones para los trabajadores durante la limpieza y reconstrucción posteriores a un incendio forestal
Worker Protection from Wildfire Smoke & Protecciones para los trabajadores contra el humo de incendios forestales
DTSC Emergency Guidance on Wildfires Fact Sheet #1
DTSC Emergency Guidance on Wildfires Fact Sheet #2
Factsheet: Protect Your Lungs from Wildfire Smoke or Ash & Proteja sus pulmones del humo o las cenizas provocados por los incendios forestales
Factsheet: Indoor Air Filtration & Filtración del aire interior
Factsheet: Coping with the Stress of Wildfire Smoke
Factsheet: Protect Yourself from Ash & Protéjase de las cenizas
Factsheet: At-Risk Groups of People
Pasadena Public Health Department Guidance for Parents and Caregivers After a Wildfire
Wildfire and Windstorm Resources for L.A. County Schools & Communities
Safety Precautions and Ash Exposure Prevention
Returning Home After a Fire Frequently Asked Questions
How to Clean Up Smoke and Soot from a Fire Health Fact Sheet
Precautions When Assessing Your Property After a Fire
Replacing Personal Documents After a Natural Disaster
Articles/Resources with Helpful Information
FAQ for Homeowners Affected by the Eaton Wildfire
Free Ebook: Rising from the Ashes
L.A. fires: Is that GoFundMe account legit? How to spot scams when helping victims
How to Write a GoFundMe Fundraiser Story that Inspires Donations
Know-Your-Rights Resource for Workers Impacted by Wildfires in Los Angeles Area
If you lost your home or business in the wildfires, here’s what to do next
First Steps After a Wildfire checklist
What Renters Should Know if Their Home Is Damaged by Wildfires
How To Replace Important Documents
Workers’ Rights During Disasters
Wildfire Smoke Protections for Workers
School Rights After A Disaster
Rights of Power and Gas Customers After a Disaster
Consumer Tips & Fraud Prevention from Disaster Legal Assistance Collaborative
Document and Record Replacement information from Disaster Legal Assistance Collaborative
Employment and Related Benefits information from Disaster Legal Assistance Collaborative
Fema information from Disaster Legal Assistance Collaborative
Housing information from Disaster Legal Assistance Collaborative
Insurance information from Disaster Legal Assistance Collaborative
Public Benefits information from Disaster Legal Assistance Collaborative
Personal Finances & Taxes information from Disaster Legal Assistance Collaborative
FAQs: Tenant Rights After a Disaster
Guide to Applying for FEMA Disaster Assistance
Avoiding Scams During Disaster Recovery
Unemployment Benefits for Workers Affected by Los Angeles Wildfires
Tenants' Rights After a Disaster (2025 LA Fires) Video Presentation
Talking With Children About Disasters
Resources for Parents Navigating the California Wildfires
Here for Each Other Family Guide on Wildfires from Sesame Street
Talking to Children About Wildfires and Other Natural Disasters
LA After the Fires: Tenant Demands and Resources for Renters
Wildfire and Smoke Safety Resources from the Coalition for Clean Air
The Fires: Air Quality, Public Health & What to Do Next (video)
The Fires 2: Hazardous Waste, Air Quality & Water Safety
DIY Air Filter Guide & Filtro de aire hecho en casa
Smoke Exposure in the Workplace (Infographic) & Exposición al Humo en el Lugar de Trabajo
The difference between N95 and surgical masks (video)
Boiling won’t help. Explaining the Palisades and Altadena ‘Do Not Use’ water alerts
Now that you can return home after the fires, how do you clean up safely?
I was forced to evacuate my home. Do I still need to pay my mortgage, rent, utility bills?
What to know about temporary housing, rents, price gouging during firestorm
Lose your essential documents in the L.A. fires? Here’s how you can replace them
Fire victims can get aid from the feds. How to apply for FEMA and avoid potential scams
How to get property tax relief if your house burned in the fires
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HERE AT THE CHAMBER, WE WANT TO HELP, IF WE CAN. IF YOU SUFFERED LOSSES OR DAMAGE AS A RESULT OF THE FIRE, PLEASE LET US KNOW. EMAIL PAUL@PASADENA-CHAMBER.ORG
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THE PASADENA CHAMBER REMAINS A RESOURCE FOR THOSE IMPACTED. IF YOU CAN HELP IN ANY WAY, PLEASE LET ME KNOW AT PAUL@PASADENA-CHAMBER.ORG.
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The Door of Hope Board unanimously approved the launch of Door of Hope’s Eaton Fire Housing Assistance Program —a lifeline for displaced families to find safety and rebuild their lives. This program provides critical support through two key initiatives:
Transitional Housing for up to 8 families in 2025
As current residents of our Pasadena shelters transition into permanent housing, we will dedicate vacant units to fire victims. These families will have access to safe shelter and Door of Hope’s full range of resources, including housing navigation and support services, to help them regain stability.
Housing Assistance & Disaster Case Management for up to 50 families: This brand new service will come alongside very low-income families who have lost their home in the fire and provide:
- Disaster Case Management: Helping families navigate FEMA and other community resources, provide crisis support, and develop a roadmap to long-term stable housing
- Housing Assistance: Addressing financial and housing gaps not covered by FEMA or insurance, including rent, move-in costs, and other critical needs
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Here is a link to a (growing) list of businesses that were lost in the Eaton Fire: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mGeGqyOxODpdzom8VUmCzseFVIchueacB68YE4KHdgM/edit?usp=sharing
Thank you Chamber member James DiPietro of DiPietro Holdings and Crown City Podcast for sharing the list.
IF YOU CAN HELP ANY OF THESE BUSINESSES, PLEASE EMAIL ME AND I WILL CONNECT YOU.
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We have compiled a number of resources for fire victims with information and assistance. (This is not comprehensive, but is what I know as of now.)
Please do not hesitate to ask for help or apply for relief.
Pasadena Community Foundation has a fire relief fund and is accepting donations to help victims of the Eaton Fire. You can get information and donate at pasadenacf.org.
Pasadena Educational Foundation has opened a Fire Response Fund to assist PUSD families harmed by the fire. You can find information at https://pasedfoundation.org/
There are many opportunities to donate items to help those in need. if you donate, please indicate you want your support to go to those impacted by the Eaton Fire.
The generosity of local people wanting to aid fire victims has overwhelmed some donation sites. Here are places still accepting donations (as of Friday afternoon):
Here is a link to a spreadsheet with a (fairly) comprehensive list of organizations and places to donate items to help victims:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/2/d/1KMk34XY5dsvVJjAoD2mQUVHYU_Ib6COz6jcGH5uJWDY/htmlview?usp=sharing&urp=gmail_link
Representative Judy Chu and her staff have compiled resources and links to assistance here: https://chu.house.gov/EatonFire
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The Army Corps of Engineers indicated that ECC is the main contractor for disaster recovery work. ECC, via their website, https://www.ecc.net/ has a popup for local contractors to pre-register if they are interested in partnering with them to perform disaster recovery work in the LA Area. For any contractors interested in debris clean-up work, please submit a Pre-Qualification form via that website as soon as possible. (There is always red tape... It's he government after all.) BUT this could be an opportunity for your company.
Here are a few resources for counseling and mental health support:
- CALHope: Offers free crisis counseling for disaster survivors calhope.org or 833-317-4673
- Disaster Distress Helpline: Provides 24/7 emotional support for those affected by natural disasters 1-800-985-5990 or Text “TalkWithUs” to 66746
- LA County Department of Mental Health: Offers further resources for individuals and families dealing with trauma. Dmh.lacounty.gov or 1-800-854-7771
Here is a link to the City of Pasadena X (the social media site formerly known as Twitter) feed for up-to-date info: https://x.com/pasadenagov?mx=2
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City of Pasadena - Eaton Emergency Business Impact Survey
The ongoing Eaton Emergency has posed significant challenges to the Pasadena business community. To better understand those challenges and the breadth and depth of impact to local businesses, and to provide tailored advocacy and support, the City of Pasadena Economic Development Division asks that Pasadena business owners please complete the following survey. The survey is 15 questions and should take approximately 5-10 minutes to complete. Individual responses will remain confidential, and all information provided will be aggregated and anonymized to ensure privacy.
Click here to complete the Survey
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WILDFIRE RELIEF RESOURCES
Want Accurate and Up to Date Information?
The latest up-to-date information on the current fires can be found through the following:
Watch Duty: https://www.watchduty.org/ - a nonprofit that alerts the public of nearby wildfires and firefighting efforts in real-time.
LAist: The culture website has compiled a list of resources: https://laist.com/news/climate-environment/resources-for-socal-fire-victims-evacuees-and-first-responders.
Mutual Aid LA Network: An extensive list of resources for fire evacuees and folks who want to help.
Assistance & Other Services
SBA Disaster Assistance Loans: The U.S. SBA announced that certain private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in LA County may now apply for low-interest federal disaster loans to offset physical damage and economic losses caused by wildfires and straight-line winds that began Jan. 7.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): Residents & businesses in evacuation zones can apply now for relief at http://disasterassistance.gov.
This includes:
- Temporary displacement assistance (e.g., hotel costs for 2 weeks)
- $770 for essential personal items
- Large grants for needs like medical bills & car repairs
You can also call the FEMA helpline at 800-621-3362. Press 3 for an interpreter who speaks your language.
FEMA Assistance is available for residents impacted by LA County wildfires
How to Apply
There are three ways to apply:
1. Online at DisasterAssistance.gov
If you have access to the internet and your electronic devices have power, applying online is easiest, fastest, and most convenient.
2. On the FEMA App for mobile devices
3. The FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362
Calls are accepted every day from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. PST. Help is available in most languages. If you use a relay service such as video relay, captioned telephone, or other service, give FEMA the number for that service.
4. At a Disaster Recovery Center
LA County survivors who have damage to their home, personal property, or disaster-caused emergency needs due to the wildfires can get in-person assistance at a Disaster Recovery Center. At DRCs, survivors can get help applying for federal assistance, speak to representatives from state and federal agencies, receive updates on the FEMA application for assistance and learn about the appeals process.
Multilingual Resources from the California Department of Insurance: Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara's office is offering timely resources on their webpage.
Misfortune and Calamity Tax Relief: You may be eligible for tax relief if your property is damaged or destroyed by a calamity, such as fire or flooding. To qualify, you must file an Application for Reassessment: Property Damaged or Destroyed by Misfortune or Calamity (ADS-820) with the Assessor’s Office within 12 months from the date the property was damaged or destroyed. The loss must exceed $10,000 of current market value. https://assessor.lacounty.gov/tax-relief/disaster-relief
211 LA: provides assistance and referrals to local resources for housing, food, health, and other services. Dial 211 or visit 211la.org.
CAR Rentals: An extensive list of resources is available from the California Apartment Rentals Association.
The American Red Cross offers shelter, meals, and emotional support. Visit Red Cross Find Open Shelters or call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
Asbestos Care: Wildfires present numerous hazards, yet one often underestimated risk is asbestos exposure. During fires, asbestos and other cancer-causing minerals can be released into the air as buildings burn, posing severe health risks. Follow the link to learn more about toxins released by older/outdated insulation.
How to Help
Red Cross Los Angeles: The Red Cross is helping those impacted by fires. If you would like to help you can donate money, volunteer or give blood. Volunteer shifts must be scheduled in advance! Visit the following link for more details. https://www.redcross.org/local/california/los-angeles/volunteer.html
Union Station Homeless Services: Union Station Homeless Services has had to evacuate a number of sites within the emergency evacuation zones and is urgently working to provide essential support to those affected. If you would like to help you can donate money, provide in-kind donations or volunteer. For more information, visit https://ushs.org/emergency
Habitat for Humanity is thinking forward regarding the time to rebuild. Among the many worthy causes during the current natural disaster in Southern California, This means future volunteers for when it's time, gathering building materials, and locating warehouse space now to hold the materials until they are needed.
Where to Volunteer Google Doc: A constantly updated list of opportunities for where to make a difference.
Other places to donate: