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Mountain Views News Saturday, June 7, 2025

DEADLINE EXTENDED: DISASTER 
RELIEF LOAN PROGRAM FOR 

ALTADENA BUSINESSES NOW 
OPEN THROUGH JUNE 30

Loan Program Offers Up to $75,000 in Capital to Aid Recovery and 
Resilience

In continued response to the economic impact of the January 2025 Eaton Fire, Los Angeles 
County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger and the Los Angeles County 
Development Authority (LACDA) announced today that the application deadline for 
the Altadena Disaster Relief Small Business Loan Program has been extended to June 
30, 2025.

The program offers loans of up to $75,000 to eligible small businesses in Altadena seeking 
to recover, rebuild, and retain local jobs. In addition, enhanced technical assistance 
resources will be made available on the program’s website (altadenabizrelief.lacda.org) 
to help applicants navigate the process and strengthen their submissions.

“Small businesses are essential to Altadena’s identity and economic vitality, so I want to 
ensure they have every opportunity to bounce back,” said Supervisor Kathryn Barger. 
“Extending the application deadline and expanding support tools will give more business 
owners the time and guidance they need to access this vital relief. I encourage every 
eligible business to apply and take advantage of this opportunity.”

To be eligible, businesses must operate a public-facing storefront in unincorporated ZIP 
codes 91001 or 91104, and have been in operation for at least six months prior to applying. 
FEMA assistance recipients are also eligible. Applications are reviewed on a first-
come, first-served basis.

For full program guidelines, webinar information, and application resources, visit altadenabizrelief.
lacda.org. 

LOS ANGELES COUNTY WILDFIRE RECOVERY 
CONTINUES WITH OVER $3 
BILLION IN FEDERAL SUPPORT

LOS ANGELES – As of June 6, just under five months since the Los Angeles County wildfires 
were declared, FEMA, along with our federal partners, have made over $3 billion available for 
eligible homeowners, renters, and businesses who have been impacted by the disaster. This total 
includes:

Assistance 

To date, FEMA has approved over $136 million to help 57,813 survivors recover through the 
Assistance program, including more than $42 million for Housing Assistance and more than 
$93 million for Other Needs Assistance paid directly to survivors. 

FEMA’s Rental Assistance 

FEMA’s Rental Assistance Program provides money directly to eligible survivors to find their 
own temporary housing. 749 owners and 2,677 renters are utilizing the rental assistance program. 
More than $18 million has been approved for rental assistance from FEMA.

Business Administration

The U.S. Business Administration has approved more than $2.9 billion in federal disaster loans 
for businesses, nonprofits and residents impacted by the Los Angeles County wildfires. That 
includes more than $456 million for businesses and more than $2.4 billion to homeowners and 
renters to help them rebuild and recover from the disaster.

Follow FEMA online, on X @FEMA or @FEMAEspanol, on FEMA’s Facebook page or Espanol 
page and at FEMA's YouTube account. For preparedness information follow the Ready Campaign 
on X at @Ready.gov, on Instagram @Ready.gov or on the Ready Facebook page.

California is committed to supporting residents impacted by the Los Angeles Hurricane-Force Firestorm 
as they navigate the recovery process. Visit CA.gov/LAFires for up-to-date information on 
disaster recovery programs, important deadlines, and how to apply for assistance.

EATON FIRE COLLABORATIVE 
LAUNCHES LONG TERM RECOVERY 
GROUP TO SUPPORT FIRE SURVIVORS

Altadena, CA – June 3, 2025 – In response to the ongoing needs of individuals and families 
impacted by the Eaton Fire, the Eaton Fire Collaborative is proud to announce the 
formation of a Long-Term Recovery Group (LTRG). Valerie Nash & Associates has been 
selected as a consultant to help with the formation of the LTRG board and has begun 
working with the collaborative.

This coordinated eDort will bring together local nonprofits, government agencies, 
faith-based organizations, and community leaders to support survivors on their path 
to recovery.

The LTRG’s mission is to ensure that all those aDected by the Eaton Fire receive equitable 
access to the resources, services, and support they need to rebuild their lives. By 
fostering collaboration and streamlining recovery eDorts, the group aims to address 
unmet needs and promote long-term community resilience.

Key objectives of the LTRG include:

• Identifying and addressing gaps in services and support.

• Coordinating case management and resource distribution.

• Advocating for survivors’ needs with public and private partners.

• Promoting trauma-informed and culturally competent approaches to recovery.

“The aftermath of a disaster like the Eaton Fire goes far beyond the initial emergency 
response,” said Jill Hawkins, a founding member of the Eaton Fire Collaborative. “Recovery 
can take months or even years, and it requires a unified, compassionate eDort. 

The Long-Term Recovery Group is here to walk with our neighbors through that journey.”

“We want to thank the Pasadena Community Foundation for its generous support in 
funding the work to help establish an LTRG board—your contribution is instrumental 
to our progress. We also invite organizations and community groups supporting individuals 
and families aDected by the fire to join this collaborative eDort,” said Christy 
Zamani, Executive Director of Day One and member of the Eaton Fire Collaborative.

Learn more about partnering with the Eaton Fire Collaborative at EatonFireCollaborative.
org, or email us at EatonFireCollaborative@gmail.com. You can also follow 
us on Facebook and Instagram. For immediate assistance, contact Leigh Gluck at 
626-644-6956.

About the Eaton Fire Collaborative

The Eaton Fire Collaborative was formed in response to the Eaton Fire to coordinate 
emergency response, community support, and recovery eDorts. Comprised of local 
partners committed to healing and rebuilding, the Collaborative continues to lead 
eDorts that promote long-term recovery and community resilience.


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