Rebuilding Dreams Amidst the Ashes: Altadena's Battle for Recovery | Science-Environment
- The community of Altadena has become optimistic about rebuilding six months after experiencing significant devastation from a fire, as expressed by local residents.
- Col. Eric Swenson of the United States Army Corps of Engineers has led efforts to support recovery in the area.
- Residents showed a change in attitude once debris was removed, indicating their readiness to move forward with rebuilding.
- While residents feel sadness over their losses, they have accepted their situation and are prepared to begin rebuilding their community.
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6 months of LA-area wildfire recovery through the eyes of the Army Corps colonel on clean-up frontlines
The public saw him at press conferences and town halls, confidently speaking about next steps behind podiums in his camouflage uniform, next to city, county, state and federal political leaders. But behind the scenes, as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers worked to clear lot after lot in Altadena, Pasadena and the Pacific Palisades, Col. Eric Swenson was there, facilitating debris removal for fire survivors, forging bonds. Educating. Updating. On …


Six months after LA wildfires, some adjust to new life in RVs
ALTADENA, California - Terry Kilgore lives alone in his Altadena neighborhood in California, sleeping in a recreational vehicle and surrounded by empty lots that were once the site of family homes. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Rebuilding Dreams Amidst the Ashes: Altadena's Battle for Recovery | Science-Environment
Rebuilding Dreams Amidst the Ashes: Altadena's Battle for Recovery In California's Altadena neighborhood, Terry Kilgore, a 70-year-old rock 'n' roll guitarist, continues to navigate life after devastating wildfires. Deprived of his home, Kilgore has made an RV his refuge amidst barren lots, indicating a larger narrative of endurance and perseverance in this community.The fires, commencing on January 7, inflicted massive damage across Los Angeles…
LA County Board Approves Study for Wildfire Rebuilding Authority
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has directed staff to examine the legal feasibility of establishing a countywide Rebuilding Authority to coordinate recovery efforts from the devastating January 2025 wildfires that destroyed more than 16,000 structures across the region. Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath introduced the motion following recommendations from an independent Blue Ribbon Commission […] The post LA County Board Approves Study f…
Kathryn Barger | Eaton Fire Recovery Six-Month Anniversary
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger has issued a statement reflecting on the upcoming six-month anniversary of the Eaton Fire, which devastated large portions of Altadena and destroyed nearly 7,000 residential and commercial units.
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