Community Resource Directory

98 agencies, nonprofits, and services serving Altadena, Pasadena, and Eaton Fire-affected communities. Every listing links to its official source. Always confirm details with the provider.

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Altadena Library District

Library

Independent public library district serving Altadena with books, programs for all ages, technology access, and community events.

Services: Library cards; children's and adult programs; computers and Wi-Fi; community events

  • Serves: Altadena

Link verified Nov 7, 2026

California Department of Insurance

Government agency

State regulator that helps residents with insurance claims, Additional Living Expenses, underinsurance, and complaints against insurers after wildfires.

Services: Claims help; consumer hotline; complaints; wildfire insurance guidance

  • Serves: California

Link verified Nov 7, 2026

LA County Aging & Disabilities Department

Government agency

County department serving older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers through senior centers, meals, Adult Protective Services, and caregiver support.

Services: Senior meals; caregiver support; Adult Protective Services; aging and disability resource connections

  • Serves: LA County

Link verified Nov 7, 2026

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)

Link verified Nov 7, 2026

LA County Recovery (Eaton Fire)

Government agency

Los Angeles County's official wildfire recovery hub for Eaton Fire survivors, with information on debris removal, rebuilding permits, housing help, financial assistance, and recovery centers.

Services: Recovery updates; rebuilding guidance; debris removal status; assistance programs; recovery center information

  • Serves: LA County

Link verified Nov 7, 2026

Altadena Town Council

Government agency

Elected advisory body representing Altadena residents to LA County, holding public meetings on land use, recovery, and community issues.

Services: Public meetings; community advocacy; land-use review

  • Serves: Altadena

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

  • Serves: California

Official site; automated link check blocked, manual review pending

California Department of Aging

Government agency

State agency overseeing programs for older adults, including HICAP and local Area Agencies on Aging.

Services: Senior program information; HICAP; Area Agency on Aging referrals

  • Serves: California

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

  • Serves: California

Link verified Nov 7, 2026

City of Pasadena

Government agency

Official City of Pasadena website for city services, departments, permits, and public meetings.

Services: City services; permits; public meetings; Pasadena Citizen Service Center

  • Serves: Pasadena

Link verified Nov 7, 2026

Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

Government agency

Licenses contractors and helps homeowners verify licenses and avoid contractor fraud when rebuilding.

Services: License lookup; contractor complaints; disaster rebuilding tips

  • Serves: California

Link verified Nov 7, 2026

DisasterAssistance.gov

Government agency

Federal portal to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance and check application status, including housing assistance and appeals.

Services: FEMA applications; status checks; assistance information

  • Serves: National

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

  • Serves: National

Official site; automated link check blocked, manual review pending

LA County Assessor

Government agency

Values property for tax purposes and administers disaster-related property tax relief (misfortune and calamity reassessment) for damaged or destroyed homes.

Services: Disaster property tax relief; reassessment; base-year value transfer information

  • Serves: LA County

Link verified Nov 7, 2026

LA County Building and Safety

Government agency

Issues building permits and performs inspections for unincorporated communities, including rebuilding permits for homes lost in the Eaton Fire.

Services: Rebuilding permits; plan check; building inspections; code requirements for fire-resistant construction

  • Serves: Unincorporated LA County (incl. Altadena)

Link verified Nov 7, 2026

LA County Consumer & Business Affairs

Government agency

Protects consumers, tenants, and small businesses. Helps fire survivors with price gouging, contractor fraud, tenant protections, and disaster consumer complaints.

Services: Consumer complaints; contractor fraud; tenant and landlord help; small business assistance

  • Serves: LA County

Link verified Nov 7, 2026

LA County Department of Economic Opportunity

Government agency

County economic development and workforce department offering job services, small business support, and wildfire economic recovery programs.

Services: America's Job Centers; small business assistance; disaster economic recovery

  • Serves: LA County

Link verified Nov 7, 2026

LA County Department of Mental Health

Government agency

Provides mental health services, crisis support, and disaster-related counseling for LA County residents, including outreach to fire survivors.

Services: Crisis help line; counseling referrals; disaster mental health outreach

  • Serves: LA County

Link verified Nov 7, 2026

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)

Link verified Nov 7, 2026

LA County Department of Public Social Services

Government agency

Administers CalFresh food benefits, Medi-Cal, CalWORKs, General Relief, and In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS).

Services: CalFresh; Medi-Cal; CalWORKs; In-Home Supportive Services; General Relief

  • Serves: LA County

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

  • Serves: LA County

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

  • Serves: LA County

Link verified Nov 7, 2026

LA County Parks & Recreation

Government agency

Operates county parks and recreation programs, including parks serving Altadena residents.

Services: Parks; recreation classes; senior and youth programs

  • Serves: LA County (incl. Altadena parks)

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)

Link verified Nov 7, 2026

LA County Regional Planning

Government agency

Handles zoning, land-use planning, and site plan review for unincorporated LA County, including Altadena rebuild site plans and community planning.

Services: Zoning information; site plan review; community plans; land-use permits

  • Serves: Unincorporated LA County (incl. Altadena)

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

  • Serves: Altadena

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

  • Serves: Pasadena

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

  • Serves: Pasadena

Link verified Nov 7, 2026

Pasadena Unified School District

School / College

Public school district serving Pasadena, Altadena, and Sierra Madre.

Services: K-12 schools; enrollment; family services

  • Serves: Pasadena, Altadena, and Sierra Madre

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

Link verified Nov 7, 2026

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Government agency

Federal housing agency offering disaster housing resources, mortgage relief information, and housing counseling referrals.

Services: Housing counseling; disaster housing information; FHA mortgage relief

  • Serves: National

Link verified Nov 7, 2026

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Government agency

Federal environmental agency that led hazardous materials removal after the January 2025 fires and publishes guidance on ash, air, and water safety.

Services: Hazardous materials guidance; air and water quality information

  • Serves: National

Link verified Nov 7, 2026

U.S. Small Business Administration - Disaster Assistance

Government agency

Low-interest federal disaster loans for homeowners, renters, and businesses to repair or replace property damaged in declared disasters.

Services: Home and personal property loans; business physical and economic injury loans

  • Serves: National

Link verified Nov 7, 2026