Dear Neighbor,

We want to keep you informed about the Eaton Fire and the resources that are available to help residents. Thanks to our heroic firefighters, we are now at 27% containment on the fire.

Eaton Fire officials will host a community meeting TODAY to provide an update on the current fire situation, address questions, and discuss recovery. The meeting will be held in-person and streamed live on YouTube. A question-and-answer session will follow the presentation. Please submit your questions in advance via email at 2025.eaton@firenet.gov.

Community Meeting

Sunday, January 12th at 4:00 p.m
Location: Pasadena City College, Hutto-Patterson Gymnasium
1570 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91106

FEMA Assistance Workshops

Seven Los Angeles County Library Sites are also hosting FEMA staff to assist and allow residents affected by the wildfires to submit applications for disaster relief. The following libraries will be open, today, Sunday, January 12 through Monday, January 13, from 9:00 am-5:00 pm.

• La Crescenta Library - 2809 Foothill Blvd, La Crescenta, CA 91214
• La Cañada Flintridge Library - 4545 N Oakwood Ave, La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
• West Hollywood Library - 625 N San Vicente Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
• San Fernando Library - 217 N Maclay Ave, San Fernando, CA 91340
• Live Oak Library - 22 W Live Oak Ave, Arcadia, CA 91007
• Temple City Library - 5939 Golden West Ave., Temple City, CA 91780
• San Gabriel Library - 500 S Del Mar Ave, San Gabriel, CA 91776

Residents may apply for disaster assistance by visiting disasterassistance.gov. For a full list of FEMA resources, please visit FEMA.gov/disaster/4856.

Insurance Support Workshop in Pasadena

Our State Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara will be bringing a team to Pasadena City College to assist our residents in getting help, such as understanding their insurance policies, being aware of the resources available during the rebuilding and recovery process, and answering their insurance-related questions. Participants are encouraged to bring a copy of their insurance policy, declaration page, and any relevant correspondence related to their concerns. Those who want to make a one-on-one appointment should contact CDI's Hotline at 1-800-927-4357.

Pasadena Dates and Hours of Operation:

Saturday 1/25/2025: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday 1/26/2025: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Pasadena City College

1570 East Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91106

**Walk-ins will be on a first-come-first-serve basis.

DMV Suspends Fees

For qualifying individuals impacted by the Eaton, Palisades, Hurst, Woodley, and Linda fires, the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has waived the fees for those who have lost their driver's license, ID card, vehicle registration, or title. Sticker replacements can now be requested at no cost. Deadlines for vehicle registrations and title transfers are extended, and no late penalties will be applied during this period. For more information, visit the DMV webpage by clicking here or call 1 (800) 777-0133.

SBA Disaster Assistance

The SBA is providing disaster assistance to homeowners, renters, nonprofits, and businesses of all sizes impacted by the wildfires and straight-line winds in California. For more information visit, Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Assistance.

Applicants are encouraged to apply online for a disaster loan. Please call us at 800‐659‐2955 or schedule an in-person appointment if you have any questions.

SUPPORTIVE SPACE FOR YOUTH AND TEENS

To support families impacted by the Eaton fire, LA County Parks Care Camps will provide youth and teens with a supportive space for fun and recreation including music, arts and crafts, sports activities and field trips to the LA County Natural History Museum, La Brea Tar Pits, Dodger Stadium, & more. Breakfast, snacks, and lunch will be provided daily; teens will also get supper. Open Monday, January 13 to January 31, 2025. For more information, visit: Care Camp for Youth Impacted by Eaton Fire.

Resource Guide

My office has created an Eaton Fire Resource Page to help people navigate through this tragedy. Please share with anyone who could use this information. Here's the link: https://sd25.senate.ca.gov/eaton-wildfire-resources.

Stay Informed

Our firefighters and emergency responders are working tirelessly to contain the fire and protect our communities. Your safety is our top priority, so we urge everyone in affected areas to follow evacuation warnings and orders carefully and promptly.

To help you stay informed and prepared, here are some immediate actions you can take:

1. Check Trusted Government Sources:

• CAL FIRE: Eaton Fire Incident Details
• Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management: Emergency Information
• Social Media Updates:
  • LA County Fire: @LACoFDPIO
  • LA County Sheriff: @LASDHQ
  • LA County: @CountyofLA

2. Stay Informed:

• Register for emergency alerts at Alert LA County.
• Save the contact for Alert LA County in your phone:
  • Phone Alerts: (213) 255-3911
  • Email Alerts: Alert LA County noreply@genasys.com
  • Text/SMS: Sender ID 65513

We will continue to update you as more information becomes available. Please take care of yourselves and your loved ones, and do not hesitate to contact my office if you need support at (916) 651-4025 or (818) 409-0400.

Sincerely,

Sasha Renèe Pèrez
State Senator, District 25