EMERGENCY RESOURCES – WILDFIRES
RESOURCE WEBSITES
- City of Pasadena Resources- https://www.cityofpasadena.net/city-manager/news/
- Inclusive Action for the City are giving out $500 in cash assistance to outdoor workers (gardeners, painters, street vendors, etc.) affected by the fire. Link here. https://www.inclusiveaction.org/workeraid
- 211 Community Referrals: This free, confidential service connects customers affected by PSPS to hotel or other lodging accommodations, food support, and transportation. The service is available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week in multiple languages via phone (dial 211), web (211.org), and text (text “PSPS” to 211211).
- Disability Disaster Access & Resources Program: A partnership with the California Foundation for Independent Living Centers (CFILC) that supports customers with disabilities before, during, and after a PSPS outage. The program may assist individuals obtain ADA-accessible car rides and hotel stays as well as receive food assistance. To apply for DDAR, please complete this form.
- SCE Outage Tool: This online tool allows customers to view current and upcoming power outages as well search for an address to see PSPS details.
- Community Resource Centers (CRCs) and Community Crew Vehicles (CCVs): Provides essential customer service support during PSPS, including resiliency kits and other helpful resources and programs.
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT LOAN
OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES
The MALAN Fire & Wind Store Resources spreadsheet contains up-to-the-minute locations opening their doors to those impacted, in areas including Agoura Hills, Arcadia, Azusa, Bakersfield, Burbank, Chino, City of Industry, Covina, Crenshaw, Glendale, Greater Los Angeles, Huntington Beach, Koreatown, Laguna Hills, Lawndale, Long Beach, Marina del Rey, Miracle Mile, Montebello, Montrose, Northridge, Oxnard, Pacoima, Palmdale, Panorama City, Pasadena, San Gabriel Valley, Santa Monica, Sherman Oaks, Silverlake, Skid Row, Ventura, West Adam, Woodland Hills.
ROAD CLOSURES
FOOD BANKS
HUMAN SHELTERS
- Arcadia Community Center – 375 Campus Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007
- Ritchie Valens Recreation Center – 10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Pacoima, CA 91331
- Pan Pacific Recreational Center – 7600 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036
- Westwood Recreation Center – 1350 Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025
- El Camino Real Charter High School – 5440 Valley Circle Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
- Pasadena Civic Center – 300 East Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91101
- Pomona Fairplex – 1101 W McKinley Ave, Pomona, CA 91768
ANIMAL SHELTERS
Small animals:
- Agoura Animal Care Center 29525 Agoura Rd, Agoura Hills, CA 91301
- Baldwin Park Animal Care Center 4275 Elton St, Baldwin Park, CA 91706
- Carson Animal Care Center 216 W Victoria St, Gardena, CA 90248
- Downey Animal Care Center 11258 Garfield Ave, Downey, CA 90242
- Lancaster Animal Care Center 5210 W Ave I, Lancaster, CA 93536
- Palmdale Animal Care Center 38550 Sierra Hwy, Palmdale, CA 93550
Large animals:
- Pomona Fairplex 1101 W McKinley Ave. Pomona
- Industry Hills Expo 16200 Temple Ave, City of Industry, CA 91744
- Antelope Valley Fair 2551 W Avenue H, Lancaster, CA 93536
WATER ALERTS
Do Not Drink Order
Eaton Fire Evacuated Areas of Pasadena Water and Power water system is potentially impacted with debris and elevated turbidity
DO NOT DRINK YOUR WATER IN THE EVACUATED AREAS
Failure to follow this advisory could result in illness
Debris and elevated turbidity from the Eaton Fire potentially impacted Pasadena Water and Power’s (PWP) drinking water system in the Eaton Fire evacuated areas. The State Water Resources Control Board, Pasadena Public Health Department, and Pasadena Water and Power Water System are advising residents of Pasadena to NOT USE THE TAP WATER FOR DRINKING AND COOKING IN THE IMPACTED AREAS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
What should I do?
- DO NOT DRINK YOUR TAP WATER—USE ONLY BOTTLED WATER. Bottled water should be used for all drinking (including baby formula and juice), brushing teeth, washing dishes, making ice and food preparation until further notice. This also applies to pets and domestic animals.
- DO NOT TRY AND TREAT THE WATER YOURSELF. Boiling, freezing, filtering, adding chlorine or other disinfectants, or letting water stand will not make the water safe
Notice will be provided when tests show that the water is safe again. The expected timeframe for resolution is unknown and dependent on evolving fire, wind, and related conditions.
MENTAL HEATH SUPPORTS
- The Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990, is a 24/7, 365-day-a-year, national hotline dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. This toll-free, multilingual, crisis support service is available to all residents in the U.S. and its territories who are experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. Call, text and DHH services available.
- Helping Kids Cope: Helps parents talk to their kids about the disasters they may face and know how best to support them throughout—whether sheltering-in-place at home, evacuating to a designated shelter, or helping your family heal after reuniting. This mobile app is also a great resource for teachers and other professionals involved in children’s lives. You can download the Help Kids Cope Phone App for Apple or Help Kids Cope Phone App for Android.
- If you or a loved one is struggling with a mental health crisis or considering suicide, call or text 988.You can also click here to use 988 Lifeline Chat.
- In cases of immediate danger, call 9-1-1.The Los Angeles County ACCESS Center remains open and operational at this time as the entry point for mental health services, information and referrals. Call 1-800-854-7771.
- Crisis Text Line: Text LA to 741741
- Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center (BHUCC): Is a place where people experiencing a mental health crisis can go to be stabilized or for emergency medication refills. It can be compared to an Urgent Care Center where people often go for a medical emergency instead of going to the hospital ER. The BHUCC is open 24 hours a day, seven days per week. (626) 626-4997 located at 18501 Gale Avenue, Suite 100, City of Industry, CA 91748
- The Trevor Project: The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit organization for LGBTQ+ young people. They provide information & support to LGBTQ+ young people 24/7, all year round. 866-488-7386, text “START” to 678-678, or chat.
- Trans Lifeline: Trans Lifeline provides trans peer support and is run by and for trans people. 877-565-8860 · Deaf and Hard of Hearing Support: Text “HEARME” to 839863 or click the Deaf/HoH tab on the website.
- CA Youth Crisis Line: 1-800-843-5200 The California Youth Crisis Line (CYCL) operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week as the statewide emergency response system for youth (ages 12-24) and families in crisis. Professionally trained staff and volunteer counselors are available.
View this information on the SG/PRC website.
Pasadena Public Health Declares Local Health Emergency Due to Impacts of Eaton Fire
PASADENA, Calif. — Pasadena Public Health Department (PPHD) Acting Health Officer, Dr. Parveen Kaur, has declared a local public health emergency due to the widespread impacts of Eaton Fire, including the presence of ash and particulate matter in the air throughout the community.
Ash and debris pose a significant potential current and future risk to health, safety, and the environment. PPHD is declaring a local health emergency to ensure residents take appropriate measures to protect themselves from toxic ash and debris, as well as proactively positioning the city to access County, State, and Federal resources and programs that will be critical to the rebuilding process.
PPHD is distributing free personal protective equipment (PPE) to those impacted by the Eaton Fire at 450 N. Lake Ave., in conjunction with Pasadena Water and Power Department’s bottled water distribution site, starting Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025. PPE will be available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information on the PPE distribution site, read Pasadena Public Health Department’s press release.
The use of power air blowers, including leaf blowers, is prohibited until further notice to help protect the health and wellbeing of residents. These devices stir up ash and particulate matter into the air, further worsening air quality and increasing health risks for everyone and their pets, particularly for those with respiratory conditions, older adults, children, and other vulnerable populations. For more information on safety precautions and ash exposure prevention, read the Pasadena Public Health Department press release.
Asbestos Exposure
As wildfires sweep through Southern California (https://www.asbestos.com/news/2025/01/10/raging-california-wildfires-may-spread-toxic-asbestos/), many people face the threat of asbestos exposure. Older buildings, especially those constructed before 1980, often contain asbestos, which can become airborne when fires destroy these structures. Dry conditions and strong winds further spread the hazardous fibers, putting individuals at risk even far from the fire.
Inhaling asbestos can cause serious health problems, including respiratory diseases and cancers like mesothelioma (https://www.asbestos.com/mesothelioma/). Health experts emphasize the need for precautions such as wearing respirators and using air purifiers to minimize exposure. Additionally, safely handling fire-damaged debris is crucial to prevent inhaling asbestos particles. Learn more at Asbestos.com.