Fire Relief Response

This page will be updated on a regular basis to reflect the most current and up-to-date information available to us. If you find new information that is helpful or incorrect/out-of-date information please e-mail [email protected] and we will make the needed changes.

As of 1-24-25 the final damage inspection numbers are complete (per "What's Up In Altadena" Facebook Page):

DESTROYED - 9,418 total
6,018 single-family dwellings
96 multi-family dwellings
5 mixed (residential/commercial)
153 commercial
3,146 other minor structures

DAMAGED - 1,073 Total
750 single-family dwellings
28 multi-family dwellings
2 mixed (residential/commercial)
33 commercial
260 other minor structures


DISCLAIMER
All external organizations listed on this page are independent and NOT connected to or endorsed by any other company, group, or government agency. Any product or company names mentioned are the trademarks of their respective owners, and their use here does not suggest any endorsement or partnership with LAKE AVENUE CHURCH. All information is provided "as is," with no guarantees or warranties, express or implied. LAKE AVENUE CHURCH makes no claims regarding the accuracy or completeness of the information.


Recovery Resources

Samaritan's Purse

Samaritan's Purse is International Disaster Relief Agency that has been authorized to go into devasted areas to help home owners and renters by searching through debris to recover personal items. For homeowners in need of assistance with personal content recovery call 833.747.1234 and press option 5 for the Eaton Fire. Grief counseling support is also available.

To volunteer, call 626.808.6653 or fill out the form here. For more information about Samaritan's Purse visit their website.

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CRITICAL STATE/FEDERAL APPLICATION DEADLINES

U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance Support for Small Business Owners, Renters, Homeowners & More
Deadline: Monday, March 31 (Extended)
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance

FEMA Registration Assistance with Housing, Transportation, Rebuilding & More
Deadline: Monday, March 31 (Extended)

https://www.disasterassistance.gov/

Debris Removal Right of Entry Application
Deadline: Monday, March 31 (Extended)
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will only perform Debris Removal if the Right of Entry (ROE) is completed. Residents must fill out a (ROE) Form using the Los Angeles County website below. https://recovery.lacounty.gov/debris-removal/roe/

Songs of Renewal Benefit Concert

The Songs of Renewal Benefit concert for the local artists has been uploaded and made available on YouTube. Whether you were able to join us for the concert - or are seeing it here for the first time, we hope that this blesses and nourishes your soul. Thank you to everyone who participated in bringing this concert to life. This concert has been edited to omit several songs due to copyright restrictions.

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Free Mattresses For Fire Victims from PERK

PERK, a non-profit group, is partnering with local first responders and a national furniture company to provide new mattresses for free to victims from the recent fires. If your home was damaged, burned down during the fires, or you've been displaced, please sign up below. There are a variety of mattresses sizes available. We will be providing two designated pick up locations close to the fire areas in a few weeks. We stand united to give back to our community and the families in need.

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Christian Legal Aid Clinic

We are forming a new ministry partnership with Christian Legal Aid of Los Angeles to offer pro bono legal assistance for the survivors of the fire disaster.

The legal team will include attorneys and legal interns who offer both spiritual support and legal guidance. If you missed the opportunity to join us at our past two clinics, visit their website for a list of upcoming events and connecting opportunities.


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Places for Rent

Courtesy of Pastor Steve Richardson, Good News Church Long Beach, the following are currently available for those displaced by the Eaton Fire:

39 Apartment Units
516 Fries Ave., Wilmington Ca

Furnished condo
2 bed 2 bath, Inglewood, CA

6 bed 5 bath home (ready April 1, 2025)
Hollywood Hills

Contact:
Steve Richardson
Pastor, Good News Church Long Beach
& Los Angeles Clergy Council President
[email protected]
cellphone: (213) 344-7856

LAHelpNow Resources

LAHelpNow.org connects the greater Los Angeles community with real-time, verified resources in times of crisis. Their mission is simple yet critical - identify those in urgent need and connect them with legitimate, immediate resources through “Lala,” their AI-powered digital assistant.

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The Department of Public Social Services

The Los Angeles County Department of Social Services can help with a variety of needs including cash assistance, food, healthcare, job services and opportunities, homeless services, senior and persons with disabilities services and more.

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The Foothill Catalog Foundation

The Foothill Catalog was formed in response to the devastation of the 2025 Los Angeles Wildfires in our local community. Our goal is to produce a collection of pre-approved home designs representative of the local architectural character that has been destroyed. The Catalog will empower displaced residents to affordably and expeditiously rebuild their home while collectively retaining and restoring their community identity.

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LA County Household Relief Grants

If you have been physically displaced due to the Eaton & Palisades fires and windstorm events, you may be eligible for grants of $6,000, $12,000, or $18,000.

Application Period: Feb 26 - March 12, 2025

Eligibility: LA County residents (homeowners or tenants) affected by the disaster depending on household size and composition.

Online Only Application: Application and guide are available in English, Spanish, Armenian, Tagalog, Chinese, Persian, and Russian. In-person assistance in English and Spanish will be available to help applicants complete their applications online. More details will be released at a later date.

provided by LA County Consumer & Business Affairs

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Fire Prayer Zoom Gathering

Mondays - Tuesday, Thursdays & Friday,
starting Feb 10, 6:15 - 6:30 pm

Meeting ID: 838 2557 6400
Passcode: 838662

Join the LAC Family for a 15-minute Zoom Gathering from 6:15 pm - 6:30 pm as we lift up our community in prayer. This gathering will be led by elders, deacons, and members of our Prayer Ministry team as we share prayer requests and good news of what God is doing amid the healing and recovery from the Eaton Fire. We will have a brief prayer which we hope to serve as a catalyst for our own time of intimacy with God as we then intercede for those who are healing from loss and seeking help with God's grace and power.

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LA Region Community Recovery Organization

The Mission of the Los Angeles Region Community Recovery Organization is to coordinate disaster recovery resources in affected areas to address disaster- caused recovory needs and strengthen the resilience of impacted individuals.

• Develops a means to efficiently, strategically and successfully respond to the recovery needs of your community members
• A cooFerative body of trusted nonprofit organizations, businesses, faith-based organizations, government partners and local industry members guided by National VOAD principles (NVOAD.orq)
• Provides a coordinated structure to organize disaster case management, funding, crisis counseling, volunteers, rebuildlrepair and an overall understanding of unmet needs for disaster affected individuals
• Supports unmet recovery needs that continue after survivors have exhausted their personal and outside resources

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LA County Recovers Resources

LA County Recovers is a webpage that has all the details of the various state and local agencies that you may need in your recovery process. They will all be located at the Pasadena City College Community Education Center, located at 3035 E. Foothill Blvd. Pasadena, CA, 91107 from 9 am to 8 pm daily.

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Clergy Community Coalition

In the wake of the Eaton Fire, the Clergy Community Coalition is committed to empowering local faith communities and uniting efforts for a coordinated and compassionate recovery in Greater Pasadena. Your support can help families rebuild, restore hope, and strengthen our community

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Free mattress from Living Spaces

Living Spaces extends its heartfelt support to the communities and families impacted by the recent wildfires. Los Angeles is their home, and they want to stand with you in recovering and rebuilding from the devastation. To help ease the burden, they are offering a Revive Hawaii mattress and foundation in any size to anyone who has lost their home. All California fire victims who have an approved FEMA determination letter or insurance award letter are eligible to receive a free Revive Islands Collection – Hawaii mattress in a Twin, Full, Queen, Eastern King or California King size and a free Revive Charcoal box spring. Please visit your closest Living Spaces location with your approved FEMA/Insurance paperwork.

The Monrovia Store is located at:
407 W Huntington Dr Monrovia, CA 91016
Open 10 am - 9 pm
877-266-7300
Check the link below for other locations.

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Altadena Musicians Instrument Replacement

Altadena Musicians is a registry where musicians can list the gear they lost in the LA fires – and donors can help to replace them through gifting or purchasing directly. Think of it like a wedding registry for musicians! Thousands of musicians lost their musical instruments to the LA fires - they are doing something about it.

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Free Furniture for LA Fire Survivors

Zello is here to serve the people of Los Angeles who have been affected by the fires. Born out of the entertainment industry, we are pivoting our business to donate our property, our people and our services to help you rebuild. If you have furniture to donate, need furniture or want to volunteer, Zello Support is here. They also provide free pickup and delivery of property.

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QuirkLA Clothes Donation Drive

You can bring comfort to families in need by donating gently used clothing by:

DONATING: Drop off your gently used clothes at our LA location, open daily from 10 am to 7 pm. If you’re not in LA, you can ship your donations from anywhere in the country to this location.

VOLUNTEERING: If you can’t donate, join us as a volunteer to help sort and distribute clothing.

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Laundry Love

Wednesdays
3:30 - 8:30 pm
Fair Oaks Laundry
1343 N. Fair Oaks Ave. Pasadena, CA 91103
If you have lost your home in the Eaton Fire, Laundry Love will help you do up to 6 regular loads of laundry for free. Reserve your spot below. (Sponsored by your friends at Vallejo Drive SDA Church, Glendale, CA 91206 - 818.246.2476)

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Airbnb

Airbnb.org offers temporary housing to people impacted by Los Angeles wildfires.

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STARS Disaster Relief Resources

STARS is a non-profit organization that provides a variety of preparatory and educational programs in Pasadena area for youth. They have prepared a details page of additional information that may be valuable.

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Better Angels

Better Angels, a nonprofit organization dedicated to solving the homelessness epidemic in Los Angeles, has launched the Emergency Assistance Fund (EAF) to provide critical support to low-income individuals and families. The EAF offers emergency financial assistance ranging from $500 to $1,500, depending on family size and circumstances. These funds can be used to meet urgent needs such as food, clothing, and other essentials. Most importantly, these grants do not require repayment.

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Local Resources

Watch Duty App

Download the Watch Duty App to monitor and alerts you of nearby wildfires and firefighting efforts in real-time.

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Notify LA

Sign up to receive notifications based on locations you care about on events that may affect your home, workplace, family's schools and more.

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LA County Fire Information

Information on evacuations for each wildfire, resources for impacted residents, animal shelters, and other emergency information.

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CAL Fire

For statewide updates, evacuation orders, and preparedness tips. Sign up for real-time evacuation notices and critical updates specific to LA County.

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FEMA Disaster assistance

Apply for FEMA disaster assistance.

Apply Here

South Coast AQMD

Real time air quality update.

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Public Safety Power Shutoffs

If you have lost power (PSPS event) you can go to any of these community centers for power.

Public Safety Community Centers

Evacuation Guide

Evacuation Guide is your vital resource for preparing and executing evacuation procedures during wildfire emergencies.

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Latest Evacuation Map

Information on the evacuation order issued based on your location.

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Preparedness Resources

The church wants to help you. If you are asked to evacuate, the church is providing temporary shelter. A hospitality station is set up for you to charge your phone, use the bathroom or internet while you look for temporary housing. If you need temporary housing fill out the form and let us know. You can also email [email protected] or call 626.817.4856. Even if you are safe but have been impacted by the fires, let us know through the form. We want to know you are safe!

Below is a list of resources we’ve compiled that may be helpful whether you are preparing to evacuate or are rebuilding in the aftermath of having your home burned to the ground. The church is committed to walking alongside you and more information will be added to this page with the available help and support.

Wildfire Home Safety Checklist

Should you be asked to evacuate, here is a quick packing list:

  • People
  • Pets
  • Papers
  • Phone numbers and important documents
  • Prescriptions, vitamins, and eyeglasses
  • Pictures and irreplaceable memorabilia
  • Personal computers, hard drives and disks
  • "Plastic" (credit cards, atm cards), and cash

Take a quick video of your home interior for insurance claim documentation.

CBS Six P's of Preparedness

Know the six P's of preparedness to evacuate during a wildfire, other disasters

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Evacuation Centers

Westwood Recreation Center

1350 South Sepulveda Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90025

El Camino Real Charter High School

5440 Valley Circle Boulevard
Woodland Hills, CA 91367

Pasadena Convention Center

300 E Green Street
Pasadena, CA 91101

Ritchie Valens Recreation Center

10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd
Pacoima, CA 91331

Pan Pacific Recreation Center

7600 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90036

Westwood Recreation Center

1350 S Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles

Arcadia Community Center

375 Campus Drive, Arcadia

Pomona Fairplex

1101 W McKinley Ave, Pomona

Glendale Civic Center

1401 N. Verdugo Road
Glendale, CA 91208


Animal Evacuation Shelters
for Small Animals

El Camino High School

5440 Valley Circle Blvd, Woodland Hills

Agoura Animal Care Center

29525 Agoura Rd, Agoura Hills

Baldwin Park Animal Care Center

4275 Elton St, Baldwin Park

Carson Animal Care Center

216 W Victoria St, Gardena

Castaic Animal Care Center

31044 Charlie Canyon, Castaic

Downey Animal Care Center

11258 Garfield Ave, Downey

Lancaster Animal Care Center

5210 W Ave I, Lancaster

Palmdale Animal Care Center

38550 Sierra Hwy, Palmdale

Pasadena Humane Society

361 S Raymond Ave, Pasadena

Animal Evacuation Shelters
for Large Animals

Pomona Fairplex

1101 W McKinley Ave, Pomona

Industry Hills Expo

16200 Temple Ave, City of Industry

LA Equestrian

480 Riverside Dr, Burbank

Castaic Animal Care Center

31044 Charlie Canyon, Castaic

Pierce College Equestrian Center

6201 Winnetka Ave, Woodland Hills, CA 91367

Give to Fire Relief

Financial support for fire victims can be given to our special Fire Relief Fund, which has been set up to support the relocation and recovery of impacted families.

To find additional ways to help victims of the California Wildfires, check out CBS How to help victims of California wildfires affecting Los Angeles County.

Watch Messages from Our
Senior Pastor's Office

Winter Church Meeting: Fire Relief Update with Tiffany Reynoso

Fire Relief Update from Pastor Mathew - Jan 9, 2025

Fire Relief Update from Pastor Mathew - Jan 8, 2025

Fire Relief Response Form

Let us know if you need help or if you can help by completing the form below.

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