from cleanup to permits to home again
When the Eaton Fire hit Altadena, many got no warning. Power failed, alerts came late, and neighbors became the only lifeline. Now, survivors are calling for systems that protect every community, not just the ones with privilege.
Summer used to mean joy, but for fire-impacted kids, even vacation can trigger trauma. Resilience is not automatic; it takes time, therapy, and support. Healing starts by making space for our children’s fear, not rushing joy.
When disaster strikes, recovery can feel overwhelming. But communities around the world have shown that rebuilding is possible. Explore how past recoveries offer lessons for LA’s ongoing response to the 2025 wildfires.
Four months after the wildfires, recovery in Altadena is still an uphill climb. Anish Saraiya breaks down what families are facing, and how local efforts like Lotus Rising LA are stepping in to help.
Four months after the Palisades and Eaton fires, recovery is underway. Thousands of families are clearing debris through the government program. With cleanup nearly complete and rebuilding beginning, signs of hope are finally returning to fire-affected neighborhoods.
