Disaster resource centers open in Pasadena and at UCLA; survivors directed to disasterassistance.gov

Staff member, a spokesperson, said residents affected by recent fires can begin applying for federal aid at disasterassistance.gov and can get in-person help at disaster resource centers in Pasadena and at UCLA.

The spokesperson said, “There are so many resources available for people who have been impacted by these fires and have lost so much, and we wanna make sure we get them in your hands right away.” The speaker urged people to start the application process online and offered in-person assistance: “If you need help with any of the paperwork or you just need someone to walk you through the process for any of the myriad of resources that are out there, come to 1 of these disaster resource centers.”

Why it matters: survivors of the fires may be eligible for federal disaster assistance that can include temporary housing help, low-interest disaster loans and other programs. The staffer emphasized that the centers are staffed to help applicants complete forms and access available programs as quickly as possible.

Details from the announcement: the spokesperson said a resource center is currently open in Pasadena and that another is located at UCLA. They encouraged residents to begin the online application at disasterassistance.gov and to visit a resource center if they need help completing paperwork or understanding program options. No specific hours, addresses, eligibility criteria or available program names were provided in the remarks.

The announcement was informational; there was no formal vote or directive recorded in the transcript. Officials did not specify which agency is operating the centers, whether appointments are required, or which federal or state programs would be prioritized. The spokesperson repeated the web address and encouraged people seeking assistance to use the site or visit a center for one-on-one help.