Jan 13th-Fire Megathread (all questions,updates,info in here pls)
Mod Notes:
Good morning.
I'll keep these posts going as there still a fire and still people looking for info and answers.
If you find and post any good resources for those who lost homes, or are still displaced tag me. We'll get those consolidated and available.
Fire & Wind Information Resources
Current Fire Updates:
City/PWP notices:
- PWP Water Safety notice - includes map of impacted areas
Air Quality
- South Coast AQMD map - Official regional air quality monitoring
- PurpleAir map - Real-time community air quality sensors
- AirNow Fire & Smoke Map - Federal air quality monitoring for fire impacts
Health & Safety Resources
- How to keep yourself safe from the dismal air quality - LAist guide
School Status Updates
Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD)
Pasadena City College (PCC)
Caltech
Support & Assistance Resources
Emergency Services & Support
- FEMA California Emergency Response Resources
- DisasterAssistance.gov - Federal disaster assistance
- Cal OES Shelter Information - Available shelters in LA County
Housing Assistance
- Airbnb.org Temporary Housing Program - For those displaced by wildfires
Mental Health & Family Resources
- Pro Bono Therapy for LA people Impacted by Wildfires - Thanks u/NotSoAccomplishedEmu
- Parent Guidelines for Helping Children Impacted by Wildfires - Thanks u/PumpkinPieHaircutFrk
How to Help
Current Opportunities
- Mutual Aid Los Angeles - Updated Google sheet of donation and volunteer opportunities
- Consolidated list of volunteer & donation needs (thanks u/bunsations)
Local Organizations Accepting Donations
- Pasadena Humane - Supporting animals affected by the fires
- World Central Kitchen - Providing meals to affected communities
General Resources
- California Department of Insurance: Top 10 Tips for Wildfire Claimants - Guidelines for filing insurance claims after wildfire damage
Updates: * 1/13 updated: PWP Water Safety notice - includes map of impacted areas
- Official house-by-house damage assessment map - searchable by address (thanks u/confetti814)
- High-res composite image of Eaton Fire-Altadena - Zooming in on this view shows which homes on the block survived the fire or didn't - images are time stamped 2025-01-10 10:36 AM (thanks u/clipstep)