Department of Angels Releases New Recovery Report

Nine months after the Eaton and Palisades fires, a new report issued 10/15/25, reveals a deepening crisis for survivors. Based on surveys of 2,335 residents, it shows worsening conditions across housing, health, and financial stability.

Key Findings:

• Displacement: About 8 in 10 pre-fire residents of Altadena, 9 in 10 residents of Pacific Palisades, and nearly half of residents of Malibu, are currently unable to live in their homes.

• Insurance Hindering Recovery: Insurance experiences for residents have largely involved delays, denials, logistical hurdles, and difficulty continuing coverage into the future.

• Contamination Concern: 84% believe their home or property may be contaminated.

• Difficulty Testing: While the vast majority of residents of impacted areas believe their homes may have been contaminated, more than 1 in 3 who want it have not yet received it.

• Expiring Coverage: Over half of homeowners will lose housing coverage within a year; one in five within months and nearly one-third of renters were uninsured; most insured renters have exhausted their coverage.

Neighbors Main Source of Info: Neighbors are the top source of fire-related information for all people in impacted areas, like family, friends, and online communities. 

Read the Department of Angels report, Community Voices: L.A. Fire Recovery Report here.