LOS ANGELES FIRES
Families directly impacted by the Los Angeles fires are juggling compounding needs, from finding long-term housing and basic necessities like clothing and hygiene items, to filing insurance claims and complex FEMA applications – all while they process this devastating new reality.
You can use this page as a guide for upcoming CORE events, where to find us in the community, and other essential resources and information.
CORE’s dedicated staff and volunteers are on the ground every day, supporting community members as they get back on their feet. We’re also working with local partners to distribute relief supplies, organize community clean-ups, and provide urgent cash assistance to those who need it most.
COMING SOON: Altadena Build Club
As of August 28, CORE is no longer operating the POD at the Altadena 7th Day Adventist Church. We are eagerly looking forward to opening the Altadena Build Club to service community members impacted by LA wildfires. Stay tuned for more details.
House Cleaning and Smoke Remediation Services
CORE, NDLON, Fire Poppy Project, and All Hands and Hearts are offering smoke remediation services for Altadena and Pasadena renters and homeowners whose homes have been affected by smoke and/or ash damage from the Eaton Fire. Fill out this form to apply today.
Track the LA fires recovery progress here.
Visit the LA County Recovers online resource hub to access local, state, federal, and non-profit recovery resources, as well as LA County department resources for information about FEMA applications, tax relief, and contact information for various county departments.
FEMA Serious Needs Assistance is money to pay for expenses related to a disaster, such as water, food, baby formula, and other emergency supplies.
Starting June 2, 2025, FEMA and the Small Business Administration (SBA) will be offering in-person resources at:
One Stop Rebuilding Center
1828 Sawtelle Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Closed weekends.
Altadena Community Center
730 E. Altadena Dr.
Altadena, CA 91001
Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Closed weekends.
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) provides a comprehensive list of recovery-related services.
For help with debris removal, contact the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) at 213-308-8305.
For unincorporated community members, please visit the One-Stop Permitting Centers website for comprehensive information and guidance on the rebuild process.
For people in need of shelter, visit the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority website.
LA Animal Assistance. With many families displaced and vegetation destroyed, there is also a need for assistance for pets and local wildlife. Here is a comprehensive list of organizations providing support for animals.
The Los Angeles Climate Emergency Office has also put together a helpful wildfire public health toolkit.
After the smoke clears from an urban wildfire, serious health risks may still linger. The air quality index, or AQI, is typically a useful tool, but relying on AQI alone has limitations. Click here to learn about when and why you should mask.
SBA Disaster Loans for Economic Injury: October 15, 2025
