 March 25, 2026
Holiday Closures on Monday, March 30
In recognition of the Farmworkers Day Holiday, most County of Los Angeles offices will be closed on Monday, March 30, 2026, and will resume normal operations on Tuesday, March 31.
Growing a More Resilient Landscape
Join LA County Parks for a public conversation on wildfire recovery, ecological restoration, and the future of our landscapes.
Building on the launch of the Landscape Recovery Center at Eaton Canyon, the Ashes to Action panel series invites community members and environmental leaders to discuss wildfire impacts and solutions that strengthen long-term resilience. Rather than traditional presentations, these panels create space for meaningful dialogue between experts and the public, followed by a Q&A session.
Wildfires impact not only people but also wildlife and ecosystems. As habitats shift, species like bears, coyotes, and bobcats often move into new areas after losing their homes. Through collaboration and community partnership, recovery efforts aim to restore landscapes and support healthy ecosystems.
Panel Dates (RSVP required):
Discussion on the Eaton Fire’s impacts, climate change, and the role of the Landscape Recovery Center.
📅 TONIGHT, Wednesday, March 25, 2026
🕔 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
RSVP
Conversation on native seed conservation and how seed banking supports restoration and resilience.
📅 Wednesday, April 8, 2026
🕔 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
RSVP
📍 Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden
301 North Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, CA 91007
ICYMI:
Planting a Sustainable Future for Eaton Canyon
A new landscape recovery center provides a unique space to cultivate native plant species in Eaton Canyon, bring residents together, and prepare for the future in a fire-prone area.
This short video gives a glimpse.
For more information about the center, located at 1456 E. Mendocino St., Altadena, CA, call 626-662-5091.
REMINDER
Survey For Residents Impacted by the Palisades and Eaton Fires
The McChrystal Group is conducting a community survey to gather feedback from residents affected by the January 2025 Eaton and Palisades Fires.
The survey invites input from residents who evacuated, experienced property damage, used disaster shelters, accessed debris removal or recovery services, have access or functional needs, sought information about someone in County custody, were unhoused at the time of the fire, or attempted to volunteer or donate. Residents who were not directly impacted are also encouraged to share their observations about the County’s response.
Please complete this survey about your experience with recovery and repopulation efforts during the Eaton and Palisades fires. Your feedback will help LA County improve coordination and disaster preparedness for future emergencies.
The survey takes less than 10 minutes to complete, and responses will be anonymized and used solely to inform improvements to County's disaster recovery and repopulation operations.
The survey will remain open through April 24, 2026.
Thursdays: Recruitment Pop-Ups for Jobseekers
The LA County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and its AJCCs are hosting weekly recruitment popups for workers and job seekers impacted by the January 2025 wildfires and windstorms.
Every Thursday at a local AJCC, from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., get in-person access to:
✔ One-on-one support from AJCC staff to explore career pathways and hiring and training services
✔ Eligibility screening and enrollment assistance for the Fire Recovery and Resilience Workforce Program.
What to bring:
-Valid Photo ID (e.g., U.S. Driver’s License, other government-issued ID, or passport)
-Work authorization documents, such as: Social Security Card, US Birth Certificate, Permanent Resident Card or Alien Registration Card (Form I-551), or Employment Authorization Document (Form1-700). A full list of acceptable documents available here.
-Resume (if available)
-Create a profile on CalJOBS in advance here, if possible.
For individuals using TTY: 909-865-2835
SBA is Here In-Person for Communities Impacted by Wildfires
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As Los Angeles County communities continue the long recovery from devastating wildfires and straight-line winds, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) remains on the ground to assist survivors who have already applied for federal disaster assistance and need additional help navigating the process.
SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Centers (DLOCs) in Altadena and Pacific Palisades are providing in-person support for homeowners, renters, small businesses, and private nonprofit organizations with existing SBA disaster loan applications. SBA customer service representatives are available to help applicants/borrowers understand next steps in their loan process.
Those who prefer to schedule an in-person appointment in advance can do so here.
Disaster Loan Outreach Centers:
📍 Eaton Fire Collaborative – The Collaboratory
540 W. Woodbury Rd., Altadena, CA 91001
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
📍 Ronald Regan Palisades Post 283
15247 La Cruz Dr., Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The application filing deadline for this disaster has passed. These centers are focused on assisting survivors who have already applied and require additional guidance to complete or move their application forward. On a case-by-case basis, new applications may be accepted due to extraordinary circumstances.
For more information, visit the SBA disaster page.
Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance.
For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.
The Disaster Case Management Program is There to Help
The Disaster Case Management Program (DCMP) is FEMA-funded and provides supplemental Disaster Case Management services to vulnerable populations.
The January 2025 wildfires are an active DCMP under the name:
DR-4856 - 2025 Wildfires Straight-line Winds (January)
To see if you qualify, please call 833-775-3267 or click here for more information from the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Disaster Services Branch (DSB).
Fire Recovery and Resilience Workforce Program
The Fire Recovery and Resilience Workforce Program provides immediate hiring and training support for impacted and dislocated workers from the January 2025 windstorms and wildfires in partnership with LA County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and the region’s America’s Job Centers of California.
Check eligibility and fill out an interest form here.
Regional “Shop Local. Dine Local. Recover Local.” Campaign and Gift Card Supports Economic Recovery for Fire Impacted Small Businesses
Local businesses in or near impacted areas can sign up at shoplocal.la to be included in the Recover Local Business Directory, an online list of highly-impacted businesses.
🎁 Shoppers and gift-givers can get Shop Local gift cards. 🎁
Help Available for Mortgages
The expansion of the CalAssist Mortgage Fund program makes available up to a full year of mortgage assistance up to $100,000 that does not need to be repaid. The expansion also allows more families to access this assistance with broader income eligibility.
Under the expanded program, eligible homeowners may receive 12 months of mortgage payments, paid directly to their mortgage servicers. This is a fourfold increase of the program, which previously offered three months of relief. Assistance is available to homeowners who are current on their mortgage, in forbearance, or behind on payments. Families who previously received three months of assistance will be offered additional support, bringing total assistance to a full year.
In addition, the program will now cover up to $100,000 in payments, up from $20,000. This will allow families to take full advantage of the 12-month expansion, offering families major financial relief when they need it most, allowing them to focus their own funds on basic needs, alternative housing, and rebuilding.
The funding is now available to even more survivors. Income limits have increased, so more families can qualify for help. In Los Angeles County, households with a combined annual income of up to $281,400 now qualify. This reflects a $70,000 increase from the previous limit.
The CalAssist Mortgage Fund, administered by the California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA), was launched to provide direct mortgage relief to homeowners whose primary residences were destroyed or rendered uninhabitable by qualifying disasters.
Applying is free, and funds are paid directly to mortgage servicers and never have to be repaid.
Homeowners are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Go to the CalAssist website or call 800-501-0019.
Continued Temporary Housing Assistance
If you received rental assistance from FEMA and require further rental assistance while working toward your permanent housing plan, we encourage you to stay in touch with FEMA.
Rental Assistance provides funds to pay a security deposit and rent for a dwelling other than your damaged home. You must continue to work toward a permanent housing plan to remain eligible for Rental Assistance.
The initial rental assistance award, which FEMA pays to the renter, may pay for up to two months’ rent, with incremental three-month extensions up to 18 months from the date of the FEMA disaster declaration (Jan. 8, 2025), if the applicant remains eligible.
More information is here.
Ensuring Habitable Rental Housing in Unincorporated Areas
The Rental Housing Habitability Program (RHHP) aims to ensure rental units meet habitability standards, support property values, and provide safe living conditions.
City of Los Angeles Department of Building & Safety
Pre-Approved Standard Plan Program
The Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) implemented the Pre-Approved Standard Plan Pilot Program to support homeowners in the Palisades to rebuild faster, more affordably, and with greater resilience.
These pre-approved Standard Plans are designed and owned by the listed design firms and may be purchased directly from the plan owner.
Check out the variety of plans available.
Palisades Inspections and Permitting Support Center
The City of Los Angeles has a Palisades Inspections and Permitting Support Center at 16925 Marquez Avenue in Castellammare, open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
This center is designed to serve as a dedicated resource where residents and contractors can receive technical and logistical support from LA City Departments throughout the rebuilding process in the Palisades community.
Ongoing support remains available at the One Stop Rebuilding Center,
located at 1828 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Additional City of LA wildfire recovery resources can be found here.
Rebuilding Options
Depending on the location of your property, there are multiple options designed to address the difficulties of rebuilding. Information is gathered for the Palisades Fire properties here and the Eaton Fire properties here.
🟢 Here's a step-by-step guide for rebuilding.
🟢 Like-for-Like Rebuilds: And Why It Matters - Recorded Webinar
📺 Video 🖼 Slides (PDF)
To learn more about the benefits of a like-for-like rebuild visit the Like-For-Like Rebuild page.
🟢 Preapproved Plans: A Headstart for Homeowners - Recorded Webinar
📺 Video 🖼 Slides (PDF)
To learn more about the benefits of using pre-approved plans visit the Pre-Approved Plans page.
🟢 Resilient Rebuild Resources Guide - Recorded Webinar
📺 Video 🖼 Slides (PDF)
The County of Los Angeles has an introductory resource guide for planning, designing, and constructing healthy, fire resilient, and efficient buildings and properties.
🟢 Rebuilding Together Virtual Workshops
Recordings are available of eleven Rebuilding Together Virtual Workshops. Discover insights from experts on topics like addressing funding gaps, finding and working with design professionals and licensed contractors, navigating manufactured and factory-built home submittals, and more.
🟢 Fee Waivers and Refunds
The LA County Board of Supervisors approved a motion to waive and refund fees for qualifying property owners rebuilding single-family homes in unincorporated Los Angeles County following the Eaton and Palisades wildfires. Residents can check their eligibility on this Fee Waivers & Refunds page.
The City of Malibu has a Fee Waiver Program to help property owners affected by the recent fires. The program eliminates City planning and building permit fees for like-for-like, owner-occupied homes and duplexes.
The County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors approved deferring and refunding specified permit fees for qualified City of Malibu homeowners who submit applications for County permits for rebuilding single-family homes impacted by Palisades Fire.
eCheck AI Pilot is Part of “Express Lane” for Faster Rebuilding
The eCheck AI Pilot is one way residents can accelerate the approval process, along with opting for a pre-approved plans and a Like-for-Like Rebuild.
Here’s how residents can participate in the eCheck AI Pilot:
• Sign up for a free account:
➡ LA County (Altadena and other unincorporated areas)
➡ City of LA
➡ City of Malibu
• Look up your property address.
• Upload your architectural drawings in PDF format.
• Residents can choose between Like-for-Like and Non-Like-for-Like rebuild projects.
When results are ready, participants can review them on the eCheck platform and include the downloadable report in their permit application.
This is a completely voluntary pilot; it is not required as part of the existing Plan Check application process.
Sheriff's Construction Check Program Available From Altadena Station
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Altadena Station has a free Construction Check Program, to provide regular courtesy checks to help prevent theft, vandalism, and trespassing during the rebuilding process.
What the checks include:
• Increased patrols in construction areas
• Inspections for unlocked doors or windows
• Checks for signs of forced entry or suspicious activity
• Immediate follow-up if concerns are found
How to sign up:
📧 Email altadenahomecheck@lasd.org with your name, address, and a valid callback number. Please include whether construction is active, as well as the construction company name/phone number.
Website Recaps Recovery and Rebuilding Progress
This website provides a look back at the impact of the fires, a progress report on what has been accomplished, and lessons learned.
Rebuilding Permit Centers
Rebuilding Permit Centers are open for guidance through the rebuilding process for residents affected by the Palisades and Eaton fires. These permit centers connect you with the departments responsible for rebuilding in your area.
LA County One-Stop Permit Center
464 West Woodbury Road, Suite 210, Altadena, CA 91001
Walk-In Hours:
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Rebuild Consultation Appointments Available:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. - 12 Noon.
SCE Planner Appointments Available:
Monday and Wednesday: 8 a.m. - Noon.
Click here for more information.
LA County One-Stop Permit Center - NEW LOCATION!
26600 Agoura Road, Suite 110, Calabasas, CA 91302
Walk-In Hours:
Monday - Friday: 7 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Rebuild Consultation Appointments Available:
Monday and Wednesday: 7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
1st Saturday of the month: 8 a.m. – Noon.
SCE Appointments Available:
SCE representatives are available Monday and Wednesday 8 a.m. - 12 Noon
Book an online virtual appointment here.
Building Plan Check Appointments Available
Public Works Waterworks District 29 Office
23533 Civic Center Way, Malibu, CA 90265
Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.- 12 Noon
Click here for more information.
City of LA - One Stop Permit Center
1828 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025
Open Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Click here for more information.
City of Malibu Rebuild Center
23805 Stuart Ranch Road, Suite 240, Malibu, CA 90265
Open Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Click here for more information.
City of Pasadena Planning Recovery Virtual Consultations
Appointments are available Monday through Thursday here
Questions: Email or visit the Pasadena Permit Center
In-Person Services Are Available to Assist in Wildfire Recovery
In-person County services continue to be available at two locations for those impacted by the Palisades and Eaton fires:
One-Stop Rebuilding Center
📍 1828 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
🕘 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Altadena Community Center
📍 730 E. Altadena Drive, Altadena, CA 91001
🕘 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Survivors of the Eaton and Palisades Fires can access state services at this website.
To contact FEMA, visit DisasterAssistance.gov.
To speak with a FEMA specialist directly call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. If you use a video relay service, captioned telephone service, or other communication services, please provide FEMA the specific number assigned for that service. Lines are open daily from 4 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week.
Survivors can continue to provide additional documentation or supporting files to FEMA by mail:
FEMA – Individuals and Households Program
National Processing Service Center
P.O. Box 10055
Hyattsville, MD 20782-7055;
Or by facsimile:
800-827-8112, Attention: FEMA – Individuals and Households Program
Assistance Available for Food, Housing, and Other Needs
Please know that there are local resources and community efforts to support you. Whether the assistance needed is temporary or long-term, do not hesitate on locating assistance as soon as possible.
LA County has a network of 940 food pantries in place across the County coordinated by the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank.
For food assistance, people can visit their local food pantry or find one near them by checking here or visiting www.211la.org or calling 2-1-1.
211 is also helpful for finding assistance with housing and other needs.
A Dashboard to Fight Hunger
The LA County Chief Sustainability Office (CSO) has shared Food Base LA, the new L.A. County food system dashboard launched by USC and the newly created L.A. County Office of Food Systems.
The dashboard informs the development, implementation, and evaluation of interventions to promote food access, nutrition security, and sustainability.
Altadena’s Village Post Office
A Village Post Office is available at Webster’s Pharmacy in Altadena. The postal counter at Webster's accepts mail and package drop-offs, has pre-paid box services, flat-rate mailing supplies, and sells forever stamps.
📍 Location: Webster’s Community Pharmacy at Chase Plaza 2333 Lake Avenue, Altadena, CA 91001
Take the First Step in Healing
By LA For LA is an evidence-based strategy to address the overdose crisis by collaborating with an alliance of community-based partners to provide health and social services across LA County.
Take that first step in healing.
LACDMH will operate two walk-in centers:
📍 Eaton Fire Collaborative 540 W. Woodbury Road, Altadena 91001
📍 Palisades Fire Collaborative 15247 La Cruz Drive, Los Angeles 90272
Both centers will initially be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Friday, and their hours of operation will be adjusted as needed to meet community needs.
Residents may also call the LACDMH-run Fire Support Line at 833-659-0600 to speak to a mental health professional about mental health-related challenges or concerns.
County residents can also get 24/7 support by calling the Los Angeles County Help Line for Mental Health & Substance Use Services at 800-854-7771; calling or texting the CalHOPE Warm Line at 833-317-4673; or calling or texting SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline at 800-985-5990.
Click here for more resources from LACDMH for wildfire survivors.
Environmental Assessment Results Available
on Post-Fire Dashboard
The Los Angeles County Post-Fire Environmental Data Dashboard is updated continually as new assessment results are made available. Residents are encouraged to check the dashboard regularly for updates. Changes are highlighted in the “Latest Updates” section on the homepage.
The Dashboard has results for soil lead testing, blood lead level monitoring, and more.
Free Soil Testing
Residents in the Palisades Fire burn area and the Eaton Fire burn area can obtain free soil testing, for a limited time. Get more information here.
Residents can drop off soil samples at any time in the outside drop-off container.
Free Testing for Lead
Residents who were near wildfires or burn areas are able to receive free blood lead testing through December 2025 by the following two options:
1. Visit Your Medical Provider.
Ask your doctor for a blood lead test. Testing is covered by most insurance plans, including Medi-Cal.
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2. Schedule a Free Blood Lead Test at a Quest Lab.
Call 1-800-LA-4-LEAD (1-800-524-5323) to request a free appointment. Testing is simple, confidential, and convenient.
For more post-fire information from County of Los Angeles Public Health, click here.
Free Medical and Mental Health Clinic in Pasadena
Mondays and Wednesdays, from Noon to 5 p.m.
In person, hosted by the Eaton Health Village, in partnership with the Department of Mental Health
For free medical and mental health care, including medical consultations, medical refills, mental health services and case management, vision care, and dental care.
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Location: Pasadena Seventh-Day Adventist Church (1280 E. Washington Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91104)
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More information: 951-595-7032 or click here
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