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Please see inside for 2025 LA Fire Resources: Job fair, legal services, insurance guidance, small business recovery support, and much more! ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
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The Mission of the Los Angeles Region Community
Recovery Organization is to identify, coordinate, and offer disaster recovery
resources in affected areas to address disaster-caused recovery needs and
strengthen the resilience of impacted individuals.
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The Regional Long Term Recovery Organization unites a coalition of organizations dedicated to partnering with Los Angeles region communities impacted by disaster.
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2025 LA Fires Resource Newsletter, 6th Issue, 8/29/2025
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To our resilient and recovering communities and recovery partner network, As we continue to pursue a healthy and sustainable long-term recovery together, we are honored to have the opportunity to share emerging, regional resources with you. This is our sixth issue focusing on bringing you recovery updates and tools in the aftermath of the 2025 LA fires. You can access the previous newsletters by following the link in the message below. Please watch for future updates and make sure to check back in on the Resource Guide regularly - it will be consistently updated as partners move through the phases of this recovery with you. IMPORTANT: please forward this message to everyone that you know who may benefit and please encourage them to sign up for our newsletters (note: all past newsletters can be viewed here - please click this link and scroll to the bottom of the page to sign up: Community Newsletters — Los Angeles Region Community Recovery Organization) Below you will find: Resources News and Updates News Employment Opportunities - Multi-Agency Offerings CORE, Rebuilding Resource Hub Program Manager It’s Bigger Than Us - Multiple Job Postings / Openings Fire Recovery and Resilience Workforce Program
NEW Outreach Calls - You may receive a call from us if you completed an intake form at the DRC or visited a Resource Event. Calls are starting next week. Recovery Resource & Disaster Case Management Interest Form
Additional Helpful Reference Resource Links (please click to go to the website): Many organizations continue to strive to support our community’s recovery by providing access to ongoing resources and opportunities. As we receive updates, we will continue to share them with you, and we hope that you will find them helpful.
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Financial CalAssist Mortgage Fund The CalAssist Mortgage Fund is a State program that provides much-needed relief from mortgage payments for displaced families whose homes were destroyed or left uninhabitable by a California disaster such as the Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire. Residents may be eligible if their primary residence was destroyed or is uninhabitable due to a qualified disaster from 1/1/2023 through 1/8/2025, they meet program income limits, they have a mortgage or reverse mortgage, and they own a single-family home, condo or permanently affixed manufactured home (may include up to 4 units). If they qualify and are selected, the Fund will pay three months of mortgage payments, up to a maximum of $20,000. Funds never have to be repaid and it’s free to apply. Grants will be paid directly to their mortgage servicer. Funds are limited and applications will be reviewed in the order received. SBA
Economic Injury Disaster Loans
Deadline Passed (see below for late applicants): October 8, 2025 SBA Appeals Process For anyone who has not yet applied for SBA and is submitting an application late (past the deadline), they may choose to submit a letter of request for exception when the following applies to their situation: (NOTE: applications must be made in person at one of the existing service centers listed here in this link) Emotional or mental trauma surrounding the fires which prevented timely submission of application; Taking care of a family member who was medically impaired by the fires; Out of the country for a significant amount of time during the fires.
Applicants should apply in person by following this link for a list of service center locations in order to request approval for a late SBA Loan application based on the personal hardship detailed above. You may also call (800) 659-2955.
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Insurance United Policyholders This Insurance Claim and Recovery Help library includes resources for the January 2025 Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire in Los Angeles County. United Policyholders is a non profit organization providing guidance and support to impacted households. Through the Roadmap to Recovery® program, you can access free, trustworthy help navigating the process of returning to a wildfire damaged area, repairing and replacing damaged and destroyed property, and collecting all available insurance funds. If your property is damaged or was destroyed, our guidance is here to help you get started on the road to recovery, make good decisions and keep moving forward. Click Here to access the UP Website for a complete offering of their services. Survivor to Survivor Forum Connect in an informal, safe setting with trained UP volunteers and others currently navigating disaster recovery. Click Here to register for the forum schedule. 2025 California Wildfires – Taxing Matters for LA Impacted Households
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Time: 5pm on Zoom
CPAs with extensive experience advising disaster survivors share key tips on: Tax strategies for the underinsured; Disaster loss tax filing options; Are insurance proceeds taxable?
Click here to register
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Legal Services Public Counsel Public Counsel works with communities and clients to create a more just society through legal services, advocacy, and civil rights litigation. Current service offerings include (click each link below to view the flyer)
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1) NLSLA September FEMA Advice & Appeal Clinics
In September, NLSLA will host FEMA Advice & Appeals clinics on September 11 from 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM; September 28 from 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM by appointment only at Pacific Oaks College. All participants must register in advance. Clinic participants can expect: Help with preparing an appeal of a FEMA denial Understand your rights to FEMA benefits Counsel and advice on a FEMA issue
Clinic participants can either attend in person at Pacific Oaks College (45 W Eureka St, Pasadena, CA 91103) or can request to receive a phone call at your appointment time. Apply to participate by following the links on dates above, or call 1-800-433-6251 The English language flyer is available here, or the Spanish here.
2) NLSLA LA Wildfire Insurance Information Clinic
NLSLA will also host an Insurance Information Clinic on September 29 from 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM. If you are a homeowner or renter impacted by the 2025 LA wildfires and you have questions about your insurance coverage, you are invited to attend the virtual clinic. At the clinic you will have an opportunity to meet one-on-one with an insurance attorney where you will be provided with information on homeowners and renters insurance. Register at this link. 3) LAFLA Legal Support (click here to see new dates for clinics and support offerings as they are published) 4) Pepperdine Disaster Clinic
Neighbors who would like to meet with a Disaster Relief Clinic attorney or team of supervised law students may complete this form. A staff attorney or law student will respond to each request timely, and filling out this form does not create an attorney-client relationship In response to the devastating fires that have impacted so many in the Los Angeles area, the Pepperdine Caruso Law Legal Clinics launched pro bono disaster response programs to support neighbors in need and lawyers looking to serve them. These events are open to the public and recordings of online sessions will be available after the event. For additional disaster support resources, please visit the Wildfire Community Support webpage.
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Resource Guides 1) LA Region Community Recovery Organization (LARCRO) Resource Guide LARCRO has developed a simple, easy to navigate region wide resource guide (click here - Resource Guide) to assist in identifying available services. The list is frequently updated, and it will lead you directly to the organizations that will partner with you toward your sustainable long-term recovery. 2) Better Angels Relief Navigator Better Angels launched the LA Disaster Relief Navigator, an online tool to help Angelenos impacted by the wildfires effectively navigate the many resources potentially available to them. The solution is designed to help people navigate every aspect of fire relief, including applying for federal, state and local government assistance; making insurance claims; temporary and permanent housing solutions; income loss mitigation; and other critical services. The Navigator provides personalized action plan based on individual circumstances, making the recovery process immediately actionable and putting the community on a path to recovery. Click here to access the LA Disaster Relief Navigator 3) Disaster Case Management Program
The Disaster Case Management Program (DCMP) is FEMA-funded and provides supplemental Disaster Case Management services to vulnerable populations. The DCMP is a limited-term, holistic partnership between a case manager and an individual survivor or household to identify and address unmet needs caused by the declared disaster. Through this partnership, the case manager works with the survivor to develop a comprehensive recovery plan to assist the survivor with any un-resourced items, support, or assistance that has been assessed and verified as necessary for the survivor to recover from a disaster.
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).
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Housing and Furniture 1) Rental Support Global Empowerment Mission provides rental support to qualifying households as they identify new housing options in the aftermath of the 2025 LA fires. This program offers first month’s rent, last month’s rent, and the security deposit. Community members in need of support can submit a request for assistance through this portal on the GEM website. 2) Habitat for Humanity ReStore Habitat for Humanity is allocating resources based on the specific needs of each disaster impacted household. Apply for support by clicking this link.
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Repair and Environmental Cleanup 1) Home Rehabilitation Habitat for Humanity is assisting impacted communities with home rehabilitation and smoke rehabilitation. Resources are allocated based on the specific needs of each household. Please note that applications are not a guarantee that requested support will be fulfilled. Apply for assistance by following this link. 2) Smoke Remediation Collaborative Coalition A coalition of five recovery organizations offers several free remediation services: Remediation is decontamination from smoke, ash, and soot damage. Full remediation would include the interior structure of your home as well as your personal goods. This service does not remediate fire damaged structures. These services can include upholstery and rug cleaning depending on the type of damage. Click here to apply for smoke remediation support.. 3) Cleanup and Repair Assistance The Hope Crisis Response Network offers services including smoke remediation and cleanup free of cost to those severely under-insured or no insurance at all. This service is only available for primary residences, not second homes or vacation properties. HCRN assists renters, see the terms by following the link. We are unable to clean your home until debris has been removed from your neighborhood. Click here to submit a request for assistance 4) LA County Air, Soil, and Water Contamination Testing In response to the January 2025 wildfires, a collaborative task force of government agencies and academic partners was established to assess potential impacts on air, water, soil, and human health in Los Angeles County. Through ongoing monitoring efforts, the task force aims to track environmental changes, identify potential risks, and support actions that protect communities. A key component of this work is the Post-Fire Assessment Plan, which provides a comprehensive overview of planned, ongoing, and completed monitoring activities. The plan details the different monitoring activities being conducted, the organizations involved, and the locations and timeframes of these efforts. This website serves as the central hub for data, findings, and updates from the task force’s monitoring efforts. By making this information accessible to community members, researchers, and decision-makers, we aim to promote transparency, support informed decision-making, and provide critical insights into both immediate and long-term environmental conditions. 5) Lead Testing See 2025 LA Fires Community Resource Guide for more information
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Emotional Support & Care 1) NAMI Eaton Fire Peer Support Group NAMI San Gabriel Valley will begin to host monthly peer support groups for those affected by the Eaton Fire, offering a space for shared experiences and healing. Sessions will be held on Zoom every third Tuesday of the month from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM. As we approach six months since the devastating fire in the Altadena area, these gatherings will provide an opportunity to process ongoing challenges with understanding facilitators—many of whom have firsthand experience navigating similar hardships. Follow this link for more information and for the Zoom link. 2) Didi Hirsch Counseling Services See 2025 LA Fires Community Resource Guide for more information 3) Foothill Flourish See 2025 LA Fires Community Resource Guide for more information 4) The Disaster Distress Helpline The Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH) is the first national hotline dedicated to providing year-round disaster crisis counseling. This toll-free, multilingual, crisis support service is available 24/7 to all residents in the U.S. and its territories who are experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. Call or text 1-800-985-5990 5) Free Medical and Mental Health Clinic in Pasadena 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. When: Mondays and Wednesdays, from Noon to 5pm Location: Pasadena Seventh-Day Adventist Church (1280 E. Washington Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91104) More information: 951-595-7032 or click here
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Small Business 1) FREE Legal Help & Trainings for Small Businesses Are you a small business owner? Get connected with legal experts who can provide you with help ranging from basic legal information to representation by an attorney to help address your immediate and long-term legal issues. Click here to see the flyer for details. 2) Shop Local. Dine Local. Recover Local The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) is reaffirming its commitment to the region's economic recovery by announcing the launch of a countywide public awareness campaign, “Shop Local. Dine Local. Recover Local.,” to support small and micro businesses reeling from the economic impacts, such as losses to property, revenue, and customers in fire impacted communities. 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. Participating businesses will receive promotional support and direct access to critical resources, including marketing tools and help navigating available services.
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Government and Emergency Information 1) Disaster Preparedness - LA City Ready Your LA Neighborhood Program The City of Los Angeles Emergency Management Department has launched the Ready Your LA Neighborhood (RYLAN) Program. RYLAN provides free and easy to use tools to help you and your family, business, and neighborhood prepare for disaster. Emergency preparation today will help to reduce injuries, protect your property and most importantly, save lives. Follow the link to access the program site. 2) Rebuilding Permit Centers: Get Help with Rebuilding 3) LA County Recovers Expressway on the Road to Recovery offers ways to speed up the process of rebuilding. e Permit Fee Waiver at the One-Stop Permit Centers 4) LA County Joint Information Center Newsletter Sign-Up - NOTE: Many of the resources (and more that are not included here) in our newsletter are found in this valuable and helpful County JIC publication! Please SUBSCRIBE (follow the instructions below)! The LA County Joint Information Center shares regular updates regarding services, programs, and opportunities for survivors as they navigate the long-term recovery process. This is an excellent resource to remain aware of what services partners are providing. Below are instructions for subscribing and screenshots with guidance. Subscribe under: (see graphic below)
Main topic - “Chief Executive Office”, then scroll down to
Sub topic - ”January 2025 Wildfires”
Opt-In - “CEO - Coordinated Joint Information Center Daily Update”
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NewsLA mayor bans duplexes in Palisades burn zone after getting permission from governor Emergency Protections In Place Until October 1, 2025
for Short-Term Rentals, Hotels, and Motels To support wildfire survivors and ensure access to emergency housing, Executive Order N-28-25 extends tenancy and occupancy protections to October 1, 2025 for people displaced by the wildfires. The Order allows wildfire evacuees to continue to be considered short-term occupants rather than tenants when they stay beyond 30 days in short-term rentals, hotels and motels. Contact the Los Angeles County Department of Consumer & Business Affairs' Housing and Tenant Protections team at 800-593-8222 with questions.
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Employment Opportunities CORE, Rebuilding Resource Hub Program Manager CORE is seeking an experienced and mission-driven Program Manager to lead the planning, operations, and programming of CORE’s Rebuilding Resource Hub supporting wildfire-affected communities in Los Angeles. This hub will serve as a central access point for residents to receive recovery support, construction guidance, digital tools, and long-term rebuilding technical assistance. The hub will host partners and service providers, and it will hold informational events on a regular basis. The Program Manager will combine program leadership with strong experience in construction management and technology-enabled service delivery. Click this link to view the full job description. It’s Bigger Than Us It's Bigger Than Us is partnering with HACLA and the Workforce Development system to offer employment opportunities at the Relief & Recovery Hub. Interested parties can apply by following this link. Open positions include: School Program Assistant School Program Leader
The 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.
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Outreach Calls from trained LARCRO volunteers We would like to let you know that you may receive a call on behalf of the LA Region Community Recovery Organization www.laregionltrg.org to follow-up with you to discuss your current living situation and your thoughts toward your recovery journey and process. You probably remember us from the DRC (Disaster Recovery Center) or other resource events where we had a table and were doing intake for people who had been impacted by the fires. Please note: if you miss a call from an unknown/unfamiliar number, please check your voicemail for a message and watch for a text from the trained LARCRO volunteer team. We might be able to provide you with some additional resources and information after we take some time to understand a bit more about your situation. The information we gather from you and from everyone we met will be immensely helpful - we can make referrals to our partners who may be able to help with long term recovery resources (materials, muscle, money). The call should take less than 30 minutes.
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Recovery Resource &
Disaster Case Management Interest Form Your information helps us understand the community impact and how best to provide support. This form will only take a couple of minutes to complete. Your information will remain confidential. We do not check immigration status. If you check the box to share your contact information, a nonprofit (non-government) support team member will reach out to you and help you connect with resources and assistance. Note: due to the magnitude of this disaster, these outreach calls may take some time.
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We will continue to share these vital community resources that are the building blocks to a sustainable long term recovery journey. Please make sure to check back on the Resource Guide regularly - it will be consistently updated as partners move through the phases of this recovery with you. IMPORTANT: please forward this message to everyone that you know who may benefit and please encourage them to sign up for our newsletters (note: all past newsletters can be viewed here - please click this link and scroll to the bottom of the page to sign up: Community Newsletters — Los Angeles Region Community Recovery Organization) Please take care of yourselves and of each other... you make a difference, and we are so grateful for all you do together. The Los Angeles Region Community Recovery Organization continues to support you, your communities, and our partners on this long-term recovery journey. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your recovery journey.
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