LA County Fire Department Government agency Provides fire protection, emergency medical response, wildfire preparedness education, and brush clearance inspections for Altadena and much of LA County.
Services: Fire and emergency response; brush clearance and defensible space; Ready-Set-Go wildfire preparedness; CERT training
Serves: LA County (incl. Altadena) Emergency & Safety Emergency Preparedness Recovery & Rebuilding Government Services
Link verified Nov 7, 2026
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Hotline Free, confidential 24/7 support for people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Call or text 988.
Services: 24/7 crisis call, text, and chat
Mental Health & Trauma Recovery Emergency & Safety
Link verified Nov 7, 2026
American Red Cross - Los Angeles Region Nonprofit Provides emergency shelter, disaster relief, preparedness training, CPR and first aid classes, and volunteer opportunities.
Services: Emergency shelters; disaster relief; CPR/first aid; volunteering
Emergency & Safety Emergency Preparedness Volunteer Opportunities Recovery & Rebuilding Health & Wellness
Link verified Nov 7, 2026
CAL FIRE Government agency California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, providing statewide wildfire incident information and prevention programs.
Services: Incident maps; wildfire prevention; defensible space guidance
Emergency & Safety Emergency Preparedness Government Services
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CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort) Nonprofit Disaster relief nonprofit providing emergency response and long-term recovery support to wildfire-affected communities.
Services: Relief distribution; case support; recovery programs
Serves: National (active in LA County) Recovery & Rebuilding Emergency & Safety Volunteer Opportunities
Link verified Nov 7, 2026
California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Government agency State agency coordinating emergency response and disaster recovery, including state assistance programs for wildfire survivors.
Services: State disaster coordination; recovery programs; preparedness
Emergency & Safety Emergency Preparedness Recovery & Rebuilding Government Services
Link verified Nov 7, 2026
FEMA Government agency Federal Emergency Management Agency, which administers federal disaster assistance and recovery programs.
Services: Individual Assistance; disaster recovery centers; appeals
Recovery & Rebuilding Emergency & Safety Government Services
Official site; automated link check blocked, manual review pending
LA County Department of Public Health Government agency County public health agency issuing health guidance on wildfire smoke and ash, soil and water safety, disease prevention, and community clinics.
Services: Ash and smoke health guidance; environmental health; clinics; vaccinations
Serves: LA County (excluding Pasadena) Health & Wellness Emergency & Safety Recovery & Rebuilding Government Services Environmental Restoration
Link verified Nov 7, 2026
LA County Emergency Information Government agency Official LA County page for active emergencies, evacuation orders, shelters, and alerts.
Services: Active incident information; evacuation and shelter updates; Alert LA County
Emergency & Safety Government Services
Link verified Nov 7, 2026
LA County Office of Emergency Management Government agency Coordinates countywide emergency planning, response, and the Alert LA County notification system.
Services: Alert LA County sign-up; emergency plans; disaster coordination
Emergency & Safety Emergency Preparedness Government Services
Link verified Nov 7, 2026
LA County Public Works Government agency County department responsible for roads, flood control, storm drains, and building permits in unincorporated areas including Altadena. Coordinates fire debris removal and rebuilding permits.
Services: Building permits; flood control and drainage; road maintenance; debris removal coordination
Serves: Unincorporated LA County (incl. Altadena) Recovery & Rebuilding Government Services Emergency & Safety
Link verified Nov 7, 2026
LA County Sheriff - Altadena Station Government agency Sheriff's station providing law enforcement and public safety services for Altadena.
Services: Law enforcement; community policing; public safety updates
Emergency & Safety Government Services
Link verified Nov 7, 2026
Pasadena Fire Department Government agency Fire, emergency medical, and disaster preparedness services for the City of Pasadena, including CERT training.
Services: Fire and EMS; wildfire preparedness; CERT
Emergency & Safety Emergency Preparedness Government Services
Link verified Nov 7, 2026
Pasadena Humane Nonprofit Animal shelter and services, including lost-and-found pets and animal care during emergencies.
Services: Pet adoption; lost and found; animal services
Serves: Pasadena and nearby communities Community Organizations Volunteer Opportunities Emergency & Safety
Link verified Nov 7, 2026
Pasadena Public Health Department Government agency Pasadena's own public health department (separate from LA County) providing health guidance, clinics, and environmental health services.
Services: Health guidance; clinics; environmental health
Health & Wellness Emergency & Safety Government Services
Link verified Nov 7, 2026
Pasadena Water and Power Utility Municipal utility providing electricity and water. Information on outages, service restoration, and utility reconnection for rebuilds.
Services: Outage information; water and power service; reconnection
Serves: Pasadena and portions of Altadena Emergency & Safety Recovery & Rebuilding Government Services
Link verified Nov 7, 2026
Ready LA County Government agency County preparedness portal with guidance on wildfire, earthquake, flood, and heat readiness, including planning for people with disabilities and access needs.
Services: Emergency kits and plans; hazard-specific guides; access and functional needs planning
Emergency Preparedness Emergency & Safety Disability Resources
Link verified Nov 7, 2026
SoCalGas Utility Natural gas utility. Gas safety information and service restoration for rebuilt properties.
Services: Gas safety; service restoration
Serves: Southern California Emergency & Safety Recovery & Rebuilding
Link verified Nov 7, 2026
South Coast Air Quality Management District Government agency Regional air quality agency issuing smoke advisories and air quality forecasts, and enforcing rules on dust and ash.
Services: Air quality alerts; smoke advisories; complaint line
Serves: Southern California Environmental Restoration Emergency & Safety Health & Wellness
Link verified Nov 7, 2026
Southern California Edison Utility Electric utility serving Altadena. Outage maps, Public Safety Power Shutoff notices, and service reconnection for rebuilt homes.
Services: Outage map; PSPS alerts; service restoration
Serves: Altadena and Southern California Emergency & Safety Recovery & Rebuilding
Link verified Nov 7, 2026