Monday, July 28, 2025

FEMA to Maintain Services at Recovery Center in Altadena as Los Angeles Site Winds Down

By ANDRÈ COLEMAN, Managing Editor

Federal disaster assistance will remain available at the Community Center in Altadena even as the Federal Emergency Management Agency prepares to end its in-person support at a Los Angeles rebuilding center on July 31.

The recovery site in Altadena, at 730 E. Altadena Drive, will continue to host the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services and the U.S. Small Business Administration to aid survivors of the Eaton Fire.

Hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency opened the recovery site in Altadena on Jan. 27, 20 days after the fire began.

The fire decimated Altadena, killing 19 people, scorching over 14,000 acres and destroying more than 9,000 structures and forced mass evacuations.

Federal and state programs remain active as rebuilding efforts continue.

The West Los Angeles One Stop Rebuilding Center at 1828 Sawtelle Blvd. will close to Federal Emergency Management Agency staff as demand for walk-in services decreases, though the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services and the U.S. Small Business Administration will continue operating there.

Survivors can also access support from the Federal Emergency Management Agency online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 800-621-3362 daily from 4 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The agency’s Disaster Case Management Program will continue at both centers, offering long-term support for vulnerable populations by pairing survivors with case managers to address unmet recovery needs and navigate assistance programs.

Survivors can call 833-775-3267 for eligibility information.