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
Libraries & Learning Community Organizations Youth & Education Senior Resources Government Services
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
Recovery & Rebuilding Legal Assistance Government Services
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
Senior Resources Disability Resources Government Services Family Services
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) Emergency & Safety Emergency Preparedness Recovery & Rebuilding Government Services
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
Recovery & Rebuilding Government Services Housing Services
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
Community Organizations Government Services Recovery & Rebuilding
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
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
Senior Resources Government Services
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
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
Government Services
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
Recovery & Rebuilding Legal Assistance Government Services
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
Recovery & Rebuilding Housing Services 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 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
Recovery & Rebuilding Government Services
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) Recovery & Rebuilding Government Services
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
Legal Assistance Recovery & Rebuilding Housing Services Small Business Recovery Government Services
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
Employment & Workforce Small Business Recovery Recovery & Rebuilding Government Services
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
Mental Health & Trauma Recovery Health & Wellness Government Services
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) Health & Wellness Emergency & Safety Recovery & Rebuilding Government Services Environmental Restoration
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
Food & Essential Supplies Health & Wellness Family Services Senior Resources Government Services
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 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) Parks & Recreation Youth & Education Senior Resources 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 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) Recovery & Rebuilding Government Services
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 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 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 Youth & Education 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
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
Housing Services Recovery & Rebuilding Government Services
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
Environmental Restoration Recovery & Rebuilding Government Services
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
Recovery & Rebuilding Small Business Recovery Government Services
Link verified Nov 7, 2026