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AI6YR Ben<p>..."The recently discovered victim, found near the corner of Boston Street and Lake Avenue in Altadena, appears to be the first death from the Eaton fire east of Lake Avenue. ..." 🙏 </p><p><a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/EatonFire" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EatonFire</span></a> <a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/death" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>death</span></a></p>
AI6YR Ben<p>LA Times: 3 months after L.A. fires, 30th victim discovered in Altadena ruins</p><p><a href="https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-03/la-fires-eaton-altadena-victim-found" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">latimes.com/california/story/2</span><span class="invisible">025-04-03/la-fires-eaton-altadena-victim-found</span></a></p><p><a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/wildfires" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>wildfires</span></a> <a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/altadena" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>altadena</span></a> <a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/EatonFire" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EatonFire</span></a></p>
KellyAnn Romanych (she/her)<p>2/2</p><p>This includes, among other steps, setting aside 500 Youth @ Workpositions next fiscal year to employ youth impacted by the Eaton Fire, establishing a satellite America’s Job Center of California (AJCC) in Altadena to connect residents with employment resources and job placement assistance, and directing the L.A. County Development Authority to create a small business loan program to assist businesses that survived the fire.</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/LosAngelesCounty" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>LosAngelesCounty</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Altadena" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Altadena</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Pasadena" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Pasadena</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/EatonFire" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EatonFire</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Economy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Economy</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Youth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Youth</span></a></p>
KellyAnn Romanych (she/her)<p>Via LA County CJIC: Yesterday, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion designed to aid economic recovery.</p><p>The approved motion establishes programs aimed at revitalizing the local economy, supporting affected businesses, and creating job opportunities for impacted residents.</p><p>1/2</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/LosAngelesCounty" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>LosAngelesCounty</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Altadena" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Altadena</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Pasadena" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Pasadena</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/EatonFire" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EatonFire</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Economy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Economy</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Youth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Youth</span></a></p>
KellyAnn Romanych (she/her)<p>🚨March 31, 2025 Deadline for federal disaster assistance</p><p>Via LA County CJIC: Important reminder for LA County residents impacted by wildfires that today, March 31, is the final day to apply for disaster assistance from FEMA, disaster loans from SBA, and disaster unemployment assistance.</p><p>More info and direct links here:<br><a href="https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CALACOUNTY/bulletins/3d95576?reqfrom=share" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">content.govdelivery.com/accoun</span><span class="invisible">ts/CALACOUNTY/bulletins/3d95576?reqfrom=share</span></a></p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/LosAngelesCounty" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>LosAngelesCounty</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/EatonFire" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EatonFire</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/PalisadesFire" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PalisadesFire</span></a></p>
KellyAnn Romanych (she/her)<p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Altadena" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Altadena</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Pasadena" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Pasadena</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/EatonFire" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EatonFire</span></a></p>
KellyAnn Romanych (she/her)<p>2/2 </p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/EatonFire" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EatonFire</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Altadena" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Altadena</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Pasadena" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Pasadena</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/PalisadesFire" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PalisadesFire</span></a> </p><p>FEMA Individual Assistance<br>Apply online: DisasterAssistance.gov<br>Call FEMA: 800-621-3362<br>Use the FEMA App<br>Visit the Disaster Recovery Center:<br>540 West Woodbury Rd., Altadena, CA 91001</p>
KellyAnn Romanych (she/her)<p>🚨 March 31, 2025 Deadline</p><p>Via Rep Judy Chu: </p><p>Dear Neighbor,</p><p>TODAY&nbsp;is the last day for those affected by the <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/EatonFire" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EatonFire</span></a> to apply for&nbsp;federal support.
<br>What Could Be Available To You:&nbsp;

✓ Up to 14 days of hotel displacement assistance
✓ $770 for essential needs
✓ Additional grants for medical bills, vehicle replacement, &amp; more
✓ Low-interest loans for small bus, homeowners, &amp; renter
✓ No-cost debris removal (after insurance) through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers</p><p>1/2 <br><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Altadena" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Altadena</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Pasadena" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Pasadena</span></a></p>
MusiqueNow :pride: ✡️ 🇵🇸 :anarchismhebrew:<p><a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/eaton-fire-altadena-residents-fight-keep-luxury-developers-rcna196272" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/eaton-</span><span class="invisible">fire-altadena-residents-fight-keep-luxury-developers-rcna196272</span></a> </p><p>After the <a href="https://todon.eu/tags/EatonFire" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EatonFire</span></a>, <a href="https://todon.eu/tags/Altadena" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Altadena</span></a> residents fights to keep out 🤮 <a href="https://todon.eu/tags/luxurydevelopers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>luxurydevelopers</span></a>🤮 </p><p><a href="https://todon.eu/tags/LAWildfires" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>LAWildfires</span></a></p>
AI6YR Ben<p>LA Times: California<br>Elderly, disabled were left stranded during L.A. fires as evacuation plans broke down (paywall)</p><p>"...What followed was a frantic DIY rescue effort. City and county officials had no such registry, so DCRC and other groups improvised, calling Ubers and Lyfts, even autonomous vehicles, to pick them up. ..</p><p>After reporting from The Times revealed that west Altadena did not get official evacuation alerts until nearly nine hours after the Eaton fire started, L.A. County delays in alerting and evacuating vulnerable residents are now the subject of multiple investigations. They have also raised questions of whether officials could have done more to help those in need.<br>...."</p><p><a href="https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-03-29/la-me-la-county-emergency-planning-disabled" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">latimes.com/california/story/2</span><span class="invisible">025-03-29/la-me-la-county-emergency-planning-disabled</span></a></p><p><a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/EatonFire" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EatonFire</span></a> <a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/PalisadesFire" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PalisadesFire</span></a> <a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/wildfires" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>wildfires</span></a></p>
KellyAnn Romanych (she/her)<p>📌 Deadline extended </p><p>Via LA County CJIC: Impacted LA County residents now have until April 15, 2025 to submit a Right of Entry form to opt-in to the government-run debris removal program or opt-out.</p><p>The scope of the debris removal program is also expanding beyond only residential property owners to include condominiums and multi-family buildings that have at least ONE unit that is occupied by the owner.</p><p>For more info: <a href="https://www.gov.ca.gov/2025/03/28/federal-government-approves-californias-request-to-expand-la-fire-debris-removal-program/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">gov.ca.gov/2025/03/28/federal-</span><span class="invisible">government-approves-californias-request-to-expand-la-fire-debris-removal-program/</span></a></p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/EatonFire" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EatonFire</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/PalisadesFire" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PalisadesFire</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/LosAngelesCounty" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>LosAngelesCounty</span></a></p>
Nonilex<p><a href="https://masto.ai/tags/Wildfires" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Wildfires</span></a>, including the <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/EatonFire" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EatonFire</span></a> &amp; <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/PalisadesFire" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PalisadesFire</span></a>, have significant repercussions on <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/marine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>marine</span></a> <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/ecosystems" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ecosystems</span></a>. The ash &amp; debris from these fires can enter waterways &amp; eventually the <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/ocean" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ocean</span></a>, altering nutrient levels &amp; fostering conditions favorable to the growth of harmful <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/AlgalBlooms" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AlgalBlooms</span></a>. The <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/toxic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>toxic</span></a> byproducts from these fires can exacerbate <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/OceanWarming" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>OceanWarming</span></a>, further promoting the frequency of these toxic blooms. This can lead to increased production of <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/DomoicAcid" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DomoicAcid</span></a>.</p><p><a href="https://masto.ai/tags/ClimateCrisis" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ClimateCrisis</span></a> <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/MarineLife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MarineLife</span></a> <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/science" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>science</span></a></p>
Nonilex<p><a href="https://masto.ai/tags/DomoicAcid" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DomoicAcid</span></a> is a potent neurotoxin produced by certain phytoplankton species, which are significant contributors to harmful <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/AlgalBlooms" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AlgalBlooms</span></a>. These toxins accumulate in the tissues of <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/MarineMammals" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MarineMammals</span></a> &amp; other <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/wildlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>wildlife</span></a> consuming contaminated prey. Recent changes in <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/ocean" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ocean</span></a> conditions,…intensified by <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/environmental" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>environmental</span></a> factors such as the <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/EatonFire" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EatonFire</span></a> &amp; <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/PalisadesFire" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PalisadesFire</span></a>, have accelerated the proliferation of these harmful algal blooms.</p><p><a href="https://masto.ai/tags/ClimateCrisis" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ClimateCrisis</span></a> <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/climate" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>climate</span></a> <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/MarineLife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MarineLife</span></a> <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/wildfires" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>wildfires</span></a> <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/ecosystems" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ecosystems</span></a> <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/science" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>science</span></a></p>
Greengordon<p><span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/@ai6yr" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>ai6yr</span></a></span> </p><p>Just a minor aspect of <a href="https://spore.social/tags/ClimateChange" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ClimateChange</span></a> we'll have to 'adapt' to, probably by going crazy and dying young.</p><p>"LA Times: Palisades and Eaton firefighters had elevated blood levels of mercury and lead, according to an early study <a href="https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-03-27/palisades-eaton-firefighters-high-levels-of-mercury-and-lead" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">latimes.com/california/story/2</span><span class="invisible">025-03-27/palisades-eaton-firefighters-high-levels-of-mercury-and-lead</span></a> <br><a href="https://spore.social/tags/PalisadesFires" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PalisadesFires</span></a> <a href="https://spore.social/tags/EatonFire" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EatonFire</span></a> <a href="https://spore.social/tags/wildfires" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>wildfires</span></a>"</p>
KellyAnn Romanych (she/her)<p>Via LA County CJIC: It is illegal to raise prices by more than 10% during an emergency.&nbsp; This law extends to rental property and essential goods and services. </p><p>To file a complaint visit dcba.lacounty.gov or call (800) 593-8222.</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/EatonFire" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EatonFire</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/PalisadesFire" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PalisadesFire</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/PriceGouging" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PriceGouging</span></a></p>
Chris Aldrich <p><strong>Industrial typewriter cleaning</strong></p><p>Following the Eaton Fire catastrophe, our house is finally being cleaned. While the duct cleaners were here, I thought I’d break out a dirty Olympia SG3 and use the 175psi air compressor and industrial 300 pound air filtration to “dust” my machine. I now want one of these for the typewriter workshop!</p><p></p><p>People have previously asked about getting rid of the musty smell that some portable typewriters and their cases can have. Some have asked about ozone treatment, but since there’s a hydroxyl generator in the house for the next week, I thought I’d run a test on my mustiest and smelliest typewriter. Follow up details to come next week.&nbsp;</p><p></p>
Ericka Simone<p>…..and the city of Pasadena just gave me a parking ticket for dropping off baby supplies at a church for families recovering from the <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/EatonFire" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EatonFire</span></a>. Jesus fucking Christ. </p><p>What in the entire fuck is this about.</p>
AI6YR Ben<p>LA Times: Palisades and Eaton firefighters had elevated blood levels of mercury and lead, according to an early study <a href="https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-03-27/palisades-eaton-firefighters-high-levels-of-mercury-and-lead" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">latimes.com/california/story/2</span><span class="invisible">025-03-27/palisades-eaton-firefighters-high-levels-of-mercury-and-lead</span></a><br><a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/PalisadesFires" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PalisadesFires</span></a> <a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/EatonFire" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EatonFire</span></a> <a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/wildfires" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>wildfires</span></a></p>
KellyAnn Romanych (she/her)<p>CA State Senator Sasha Renee Perez: The deadline for FEMA, SBA and EDD assistance is this Monday, March 31, 2025. It is also the final day to request free debris removal.</p><p>(Links to forms and more details in webpage)</p><p>Do not hesitate to contact my office if you need assistance at (626) 304-1086 or (916) 651-4025.</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/FEMA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>FEMA</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/SBA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SBA</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/EDD" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EDD</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/CA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>CA</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/EatonFire" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EatonFire</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/PalisadesFire" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PalisadesFire</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://sd25.senate.ca.gov/sites/sd25.senate.ca.gov/files/e_update/20250326_SD25_E-Update_325.htm?utm_campaign=sasha-rene-prez-deadline-this-monday-33125-apply-for-eaton-fire-recovery-aid&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=E-Update&amp;utm_content=link" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">sd25.senate.ca.gov/sites/sd25.</span><span class="invisible">senate.ca.gov/files/e_update/20250326_SD25_E-Update_325.htm?utm_campaign=sasha-rene-prez-deadline-this-monday-33125-apply-for-eaton-fire-recovery-aid&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=E-Update&amp;utm_content=link</span></a></p>
Ericka Simone<p>They’re having a severe <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/EatonFire" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EatonFire</span></a> moment. Praying for them. </p><p>From: <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://flipboard.com/@AlJazeera" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>AlJazeera</span></a></span><br><a href="https://flipboard.com/@aljazeera/global-news-ds1mfku2z/-/a-6E7SGGUCQY6myZaBVqrkvw%3Aa%3A3199698-%2F0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">flipboard.com/@aljazeera/globa</span><span class="invisible">l-news-ds1mfku2z/-/a-6E7SGGUCQY6myZaBVqrkvw%3Aa%3A3199698-%2F0</span></a></p>