WILDFIRE RECOVERY RESOURCES

Wildfires have a profound impact on communities, homes, and lives. Whether you’re directly affected, supporting those in need, or preparing for future risks, this page provides a comprehensive collection of resources to assist you. From emergency response tools and financial aid options to rebuilding guidance and mental health support, our goal is to empower individuals and organizations to navigate the challenges posed by wildfires and foster resilience for the future. Explore the resources below to find the help and information you need during this critical time.

Architect Connect, the website designed to link community members with architects through a searchable database, is LIVE. Initiated with AIA Los Angeles for individuals and communities, and focused on fire recovery areas for the first phase, it will ultimately expand to communities across the state.  Architects can upload their own information, and edit it at any time.

CA Disaster Recovery Guide. This guide has been authored, compiled, and edited by a group of licensed architects, and other industry professionals in Southern California in the wake of the Los Angeles fires in January 2025 with the goal of collecting what we know and what we have learned to support the general public in recovery after a major disaster.


RESOURCES
Video Resources
06.12.2025
Ask an Architect
In Eaton Canyon, Altadena, Malibu, and Pacific Palisades

AIA Pasadena Foothill established the "Ask an Architect" program to help local residents and property owners rebuild in the aftermath of the January 2025 wildfires in Los Angeles.
04.09.2025
Landscape & Defensible Space: Designing for Fire Safety (RECORDING)
This program will serve as an opportunity to educate architects on the critical role of landscape design and defensible space in creating fire-resistant properties.
03.26.2025
Home Hardening Techniques: Webinar (RECORDING)
This program will serve as an opportunity to provide architects with practical knowledge of fire-resistant building techniques and cost-effective strategies for home hardening.

Resources
Wildfire Task Force Meetings
Close to Home Podcast
Volunteer to Help!

Emergency Notifications
Ways you can support the rebuilding effort
Tuesday Newsletters from AIA Los Angeles

Wildfire Recovery Resources: Design & Consulting Services
Resources for Architects
AIA COMPONENT DISASTER RESPONSE TOOLKIT
Governmental Resources