Fire Resources

We have compiled this following, non-exhaustive list of Pasadena and Los Angeles County-focused resources addressing the Greater Los Angeles fires in hopes that centralizing some of this information will be helpful to our families.

Please note that we are passing along these resources, many of which have been shared with us by our families and alumnae. Westridge is not affiliated with these resources/organizations.

Resources for Those Impacted and/or Displaced

• City of Pasadena Resources: A list of resources, including information about disaster recovery (FEMA, CA Department of Insurance, etc.) and resources for displacement
• Eaton Fire Resources from Assemblymember John Harabedian: A compilation of state and local resources for during and after a wildfire, including insurance and FEMA information
  • Harabedian represents areas including La Cañada Flintridge, Pasadena, and Sierra Madre
• Los Angeles County Recovers: Information on local assistance and disaster recovery centers as well as LA County recovery resources
   
• Emotional/Mental Health Support
  • Los Angeles Department of Mental Health: Information on disaster-related mental health resources
  • The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN): Guidelines for parents for helping children impacted by arson and fires
    • NCTSN resources shared by Michelle Harwell, Psy.D., MFT to help parents comfort and support children in the face of trauma
      • Trinka and Sam: The Big Fire: This storybook from NCTSN helps young children and their families talk about feelings and worries after experiencing a large-scale fire.
        • PDF version + Spanish, Portuguese, and Greek translations available at the link above. Audio version here.
      • Wildfire Resources Guide: Resources developed by NCTSN to support children, families, and communities in wildfire preparation, safety, and recovery
      • Help Kids Cope app: This app from NCTSN supports parents in discussing natural disasters with their children, including age-specific scripts and resources to explain, prepare, respond, heal, and learn
    • Helpful PDFs from NCTSN:
      • Age-Related Reactions to a Traumatic Event
      • Talking to Children When Scary Things Happen
      • Parent Guidelines for Helping Children Impacted by Wildfires
      • Wildfires: Tips for Parents on Media Coverage
      • Helping Youth After a Community Trauma
      • After a Crisis: How Young Children Heal
  • Pro Bono Therapy for Los Angeles fires: A Google spreadsheet of providers offering free therapy services to those impacted by the Greater Los Angeles fires
     
• 211 LA: Information, assistance, and referrals to local resources for housing, food, health, and other services. Dial 211 or click here.
  • Includes information about Airbnb support for those affected by wildfires
• American Red Cross: Emergency Disaster Response Services, including contact information and ways to become a Disaster Action Team volunteer
• California State Resources: Essential resources and information, including applying for individual and business assistance
• Children's Hospital Los Angeles: Windstorm and wildfire resources for patients and families
• Compass Real Estate: Information on housing in the Greater Los Angeles and surrounding areas centered on those impacted by the fires
• Los Angeles Regional Food Bank: Find local food banks, and see information on ways to get involved (donations, volunteering)
• Mutual Aid of Los Angeles Network: A detailed and expansive list of donation/distribution hubs, services, volunteer opportunities, and more related to the fires/wind
• U-Haul Wildfire Assistance: U-Haul is offering 30 days of free self-storage based on availability
• United Policyholders: Help with insurance and recovery questions (suggested by an alum impacted in the 2020 Napa fires)
• Water Quality Tracker in Pasadena

Ways to Help