Wildfire Resources

President Biden has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for the Los Angeles fires. This means that residents and businesses in wildfire evacuation zones in our area can apply NOW for immediate and long-term federal relief.  For more information and answers to additional questions, please visit this webpage by clicking HERE.

 Here’s how to apply:

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

2. What does this relief include? For residents and homeowners:
   1. Temporary displacement assistance (e.g., hotel costs for up to two weeks)
   2. $770 for essential personal items
   3. Larger direct grants to help cover essential needs such as medical bills, car repairs, and more
3. For businesses and homeowners:
   1. Low-interest loans through the Small Business Administration (SBA) available at: https://lending.sba.gov/search-disaster/?disaster=CA-20030

.Additional Resources

1. For residential resources – see attached
2. Wildfire Assistance for Businesses – https://laedc.org/2025-wildfire-assistance/
3. Disaster Loans – https://www.sba.gov/article/2025/01/10/sba-offers-financial-relief-los-angeles-county-businesses-residents-impacted-devastating-wildfires
4. Eaton Fire: Community Resources – https://sd25.senate.ca.gov/eaton-wildfire-resources
5. INSURANCE SUPPORT WORKSHOP IN PASADENA – Our State Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara will be bringing a team to Pasadena City College to assist our residents in getting help, such as understanding their insurance policies, being aware of the resources available during the rebuilding and recovery process, and answering their insurance-related questions. Participants are encouraged to bring a copy of their insurance policy, declaration page, and any relevant correspondence related to their concerns. Those who want to make a one-on-one appointment should contact CDI’s Hotline at 1-800-927-4357. Walk-ins will be on a first-come-first-serve basis.
   1. Pasadena Dates and Hours of Operation: Saturday 1/25/2025: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Sunday 1/26/2025: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
   2. Pasadena City College: 1570 East Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91106
6. Stay Informed – Check Trusted Government Sources:
   1. CAL FIRE: Eaton Fire Incident Details
   2. Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management: Emergency Information
   3. Social Media Updates:
      1. LA County Fire: @LACoFDPIO
      2. LA County Sheriff: @LASDHQ
      3. LA County: @CountyofLA
      4. Office of Emergency Management: @ReadyLACounty
   4. Register for emergency alerts at Alert LA County.
   5. Save the contact for Alert LA County in your phone:
      1. Phone Alerts: (213) 255-3911
      2. Email Alerts: Alert LA County noreply@genasys.com
      3. Text/SMS: Sender ID 65513

For additional information and resources, please visit Pasadena and LA County Resources.