Monday, June 2, 2025

Altadena Survivor Support Opens at New Community Center Location Monday

[photo credit: Los Angeles County]

Essential services for Eaton Fire victims transition from disaster recovery to long-term community support

The Altadena Disaster Recovery Center has relocated to the Altadena Community Center as part of a strategic shift in wildfire response. The move transforms the facility to a “Survivor Support Location” (SSL), signaling a transition from emergency relief to long-term community support for Eaton Fire victims, officials said.

“If you applied for Federal Emergency Management Agency assistance, it’s important to stay in touch with Federal Emergency Management Agency to track and update your application,” Federal Emergency Management Agency’s announcement said.

The new Support Location opens Monday, June 2 at 730 E. Altadena Drive after the previous center at 540 W. Woodbury Road permanently closed on Saturday. The new location will operate Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

This relocation is part of a broader transition as the two Federal Emergency Management Agency Recovery Centers for Los Angeles Wildfires move to County and city-run facilities.

The new center is a collaboration between California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services and Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs.

“Federal Emergency Management Agency representatives can explain available assistance programs and help you with resources for your recovery needs,” according to the announcement.

Small Business Administration representatives will be available to answer questions, help with applications, accept documents, and provide status updates.

Rental Assistance is available for eligible individuals displaced by wildfires. Those needing housing assistance should contact Federal Emergency Management Agency for eligibility.

For debris removal questions, contact U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at 213-308-8305 daily from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

One-Stop Permitting Centers are available in Calabasas and Altadena for residents in unincorporated LA County communities. County permitting agencies including Fire Department, Regional Planning, Public Health, and Public Works are available to guide owners through rebuilding.

Walk-ins are welcome and appointments can be scheduled at recovery.lacounty.gov/rebuilding/one-stop-permit-centers.