LA Wildfire Relief Resources
The Unfortunate Toll
The Eaton Fire ignited in Los Angeles County in early January, leaving behind historic devastation across the communities of Altadena, Pasadena, Sierra Madre, and nearby areas. As of today, the fire has claimed the lives of 17 individuals, with six still unaccounted for, and has scorched over 14,000 acres.
Thousands of families have been displaced, homes destroyed, and entire communities left grappling with unimaginable loss.
Upcoming Resource Deadlines
The Red Cross is providing financial assistance to households whose homes were located in the burn perimeter of either the Palisades Fire or Eaton Fire and have ongoing recovery needs.
The program will run from April 22 – May 13.
To be eligible for Bridge Assistance, households must apply for the program and must meet all of the following requirements:
- Applicant's pre-disaster primary residence must be located within the Palisades Fire or Eaton Fire burn perimeter, as defined by CAL FIRE.
- Applicant with a verified identity is the Head of Household and is not listed as a household member on any other Bridge Assistance application.
Applicant states that household needs financial assistance due to a recovery gap resulting from the disaster.
An applicant does not need to have received previous Red Cross assistance, including Immediate Assistance, to be eligible for Bridge.
To apply for the Bridge Assistance Program:
- People who were eligible for the Immediate Assistance program will receive an email, text, or phone call invitation from the Red Cross to complete a Bridge Assistance application.
- The Red Cross will coordinate intake events with community partners to reach people who are eligible but may not have been enrolled in the Immediate Assistance program.
Recovery Assistance
Need help recovering from a wildfire? View our list of resources for housing, insurance, mental health, and more.In Los Angeles city or county? Dial 211 for referrals to local services like shelters and food assistance.
Protecting Your Health in a Wildfire
A public health emergency has been declared in Los Angeles County due to the wildfires and windstorm conditions. Strong winds and fires have polluted the air with ash, debris, and other hazards. These particles can be inhaled deep into the lungs and cause irritation or inflammation. Wear an N95 mask when outdoors and avoid prolonged exposure. Toxic air can trigger:
Coughing
Wheezing
Difficulty breathing
Burning eyes
Runny nose
Scratchy throat
Headaches
Chest pains
Palpitations
Nausea
Unusual fatigue
While anyone can be harmed by smoke and ash, children, older adults, pregnant people, and those with heart or lung conditions or weakened immune systems are at increased risk from poor air quality.
keeping residents' health a priority
The impacts of the fires that burned throughout Los Angeles County in January 2025 will be long-lasting. LA County wildfire response services and departments have provided information for residents to keep their health a priority with clean up and recovery, protective equipment, air quality tips and more.
Eaton Fire Disaster Relief Assistance Survey
Through this survey, we'll keep residents informed on advocacy efforts at all levels while linking opportunities and events that aid in both short-term relief and long-term rebuilding.
Fill out our survey to receive meaningful resources for your urgent needs.
The Devastating Effect
The Eaton Fire reduced more than 1,900 structures to ash and rubble. By Monday morning, authorities said the blaze was 33% contained. The wildfires that erupted in Los Angeles County last week are among the most destructive in California history, forcing 180,000 others to evacuate.
Black residents account for only 8 percent of the overall population of Los Angeles County, yet 21% were affected by the Eaton fire.
Seeking Justice for Victims of the Eaton Fire
NAACP and Singleton Schreiber are partnering to advocate for justice on behalf of the victims of the devastating Eaton Fire and the burning of Altadena. This collaboration marks a significant step in addressing the tragic loss of life, property, and livelihoods caused by Southern California Edison Company's negligence.
To further support victims, the NAACP and Singleton Schreiber will have teams on the ground in the impacted areas this week, hosting public town halls to help provide information and access to resources to those affected.