It’s been a difficult start to the new year. The LA Wildfires displaced and impacted many families in the Palisades and Altadena areas and affected communities across Los Angeles. Every Angeleno was touched by this disaster in some way. Whether you are seeking support with recovery, avenues to lend a hand by volunteering or donating, or educational resources to learn and unlearn how to be a part of a fire resilient community, we hope to be able to offer something through the resources we’ve compiled to share below.
Through our continued work on wildfire resilience education, CNC seeks to build community knowledge with our public and youth outdoor programs. We remain committed to facilitating and co-creating experiences where the communities we work with understand the role of wildfire in nature, neighborhood wildfire preparedness, and indigenous perspectives and practices around wildfire.
CNC’s wildfire work advances our mission—which is to increase access to the outdoors for communities impacted by racial, socio-economic, and disability injustices by eliminating existing barriers—by increasing an understanding of our environments and their histories. In doing so, we as a collective can freely enjoy these nature spaces without fear of persecution and improve our climate resiliency response.
Recovery Resources
County & State:
LA County Recovers is a county site which includes the latest news on the recovery process, how to apply for disaster aid, get tax relief and connect with key county agencies like the department of child support services. Information on the on-site Disaster Recovery Centers including the agencies present are also listed on this website.
UCLA Research Park West
10850 West Pico Blvd.Los Angeles, CA 90064
Open Daily from 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Altadena Disaster Recovery Center
540 W. Woodbury RoadAltadena, CA 91001
Open Daily from 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
This state website, 2025 Los Angeles Fires, has links to get help online with food, housing, and replacing documents, and information on the process to clean up and return to neighborhoods.
Mutual Aid:
Mutual Aid Los Angeles Network is hosting searchable mutual aid resources for fire victims on their website.
Eaton Fire Resources:
The Dena Resource Guide (Donate, Housing, Mental Health, Childcare, etc.) has lists resources local to the Eaton Fire.
Volunteer:
Find opportunities to volunteer you time to help fire-impacted Angelenos: LA Works 2025 Fires: Ways to Help Right Now
Air & Water Quality:
Air Quality Monitoring: AirNow.gov
Find information about wildfire smoke and Windblown Dust and Ash Advisories
Coalition for Clear Air Webinar Recording: The Fires, Air Quality, Public Health and What to do Next
Ecosystem Recovery:
Seed Drive organized by: Altadena Seed Library
Donate:
Eaton Fire Relief and Recovery Fund: The Pasadena Community Foundation Eaton Fire Relief and Recovery Fund provides flexible support to local nonprofit organizations as they respond to the local Eaton fire.
Wildfire Resilience Education Resources
Download CNC’s Stories and Science of Fire Resilience: A Guide for Fire Resilient Communities.
Community Nature Connection’s Wildfire Resilience Education Webpage contains infographics that can also be viewed on our Instagram page:
Community Nature Connection’s Wildfire Resilience Education Playlist on our YouTube Channel hosts recorded webinars on cultural burning, fire preparedness (English & Spanish), and recreating safely during fire season.
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