Community Recovery and Resilience

Southern California
Report Disaster-Related Fraud

If you suspect fraud, waste, abuse, or mismanagement related to natural or man-made disasters, you can file a complaint with the Department of Justice's National Center for Disaster Fraud (NCDF). Their portal handles reports of:

  • Criminal activity related to disasters and emergencies
  • Medical supply hoarding and price gouging
  • Fraud involving federal disaster assistance programs
  • COVID-19 related criminal conduct
Visit the NCDF Disaster Complaint Form to report suspicious activity or learn where to direct specific types of fraud complaints.
Source: U.S. Department of Justice

Los Angeles County Wildfire Recovery

Palisades Fire

The Palisades Fire, which ignited on January 7, 2025, caused extensive damage across several communities in Los Angeles County. The primary areas affected include Pacific Palisades, Malibu, and Topanga.

In addition to these areas, the Palisades Fire impacted various landmarks and institutions, including Will Rogers State Historic Park and Topanga Ranch Motel, a historic site that was planned for restoration but was lost to the flames.

Housing Resources in Response to Fires (City of Santa Monica)
Support Local Businesses (City of Santa Monica)
Malibu Updates (City of Malibu)

 

Eaton Fire

The Eaton Fire, which ignited on January 7, 2025, in Eaton Canyon, caused extensive damage in several communities within Los Angeles County. The most severely affected areas include Altadena and Pasadena.

Essential Resources for Housing Recovery After Eaton Fire (City of Pasadena)
Eaton Fire Resource Guide (City of South Pasadena)
Tongva Taraxat Paxaavxa Conservancy
Aveson Community Foundation
Los Angeles County Info
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Restoring Faith

The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services

The Salvation Army will be there before, during and after disasters.

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
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What do the deadly Los Angeles fires mean for the city’s wildlife?

by Kylie Mohr, High Country News

January 10, 2025

 
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2025 Urban Wildlife Wildfire Response in L.A. County on Native Land

 


 
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How policymakers can help the L.A. wildfire recovery

By Christian Hetrick
January 23, 2025
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An artist gifts 1,000 drawings of homes destroyed by fires

By Megan Jamerson Jan. 22, 2025 (See the full original article posted at KCRW.com)

Asher Bingham’s hand guides a fine-tip black marker around a sheet of thick white paper, creating lines and dots that eventually form a house with foliage in front.

This is just one of the more than 1,000 destroyed homes Bingham has been asked to draw since posting on Instagram two days after the Palisades and Eaton Fires began.

Bingham says when she learned that a friend’s house burned down in the Eaton Fire, she didn’t know what to say that could be helpful, so she picked up her pen and drew the home as a gift.
Asher Bingham's Website

Transforming Lives, Restoring Relationships

Teen Challenge of Southern California

At Teen Challenge, lives burdened by addiction and despair are being transformed every day by the power of the Gospel. Through programs like their residential recovery centers and outreach initiatives such as New Life Ministries, they are reaching thousands of individuals and families with the hope of Jesus Christ.

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Restoring Lives

The Samaritan Center Simi Valley

The mission of the Samaritan Center is to offer Simi Valley residents experiencing housing and food insecurities supportive services essential to human dignity.
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