Meetings & More News/Resources!
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Pacific Palisades Community Council
Upcoming Meetings/Events
TONIGHT:
Stronger Together:
A Gathering of Palisades Neighbors
Monday, February 17,
5-8pm
Join fellow Fire Neighbors at an interfaith gathering at St. Monica Catholic Community, 725 California Ave., Santa Monica. Register
HERE
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NEW:
Pacific Palisades Park Board Meeting
Tomorrow,
Tuesday, February 18, 2025,
6:30pm
(Zoom)
Join the Park Board and public officials as they discuss current conditions and the future of our beloved park.  See the agenda with Zoom login
HERE
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BHA Meeting on Wildfire Resilience
Tomorrow,
Tuesday, February 18, 2025, 7
pm
(Zoom)
Learn about wildfire resilience and creating a defensible space around homes from prominent wildfire ecologist Dr. Jon Keeley. Register
HERE
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Resilient Palisades Community Gathering
Wednesday, February 19, 2025,
6pm
(Zoom)
Join this gathering to learn from a psychologist and a Woolsey Fire survivor and about recent and upcoming efforts to promote and support a green and resilient buildback. Zoom link
HERE
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NEW:
Supervisor's Recovery Town Hall
Wednesday February 19, 2025,
6 pm
(Zoom)
Join Supervisor Lindsey Horvath and representatives from LA County Public Works, LA County Public Health, U.S. Army Corps, EPA, CA Insurance Commissioner, Cal OES and more to discuss all aspects of Palisades Fire recovery.  Zoom Webinar link
HERE
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Help from the YMCA!
An important message from the YMCA:
"Dear Palisades Residents,
In the wake of last month's devastating wildfires, we know many of our neighbors are facing unimaginable challenges.
The YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles stands ready with comprehensive, personalized support to help you rebuild and recover.
Our doors are open to everyone affected, and we're here for the long haul - not just today, but throughout your entire recovery journey.
Whether you’ve lost your home or are facing significant hardship,
we are offering a range of essential resources to help you through both the immediate aftermath and the long-term recovery process.
Immediate support available:
Well-Being Coordinators
at each YMCA center to help navigate care, track progress, and plan for recovery.
Distribution centers
with supplies, food and essential items.
Free mental health services
including counseling and support networks.
Virtual learning and homework support
for children and teens.
Case management
for resource coordination and recovery planning.
Expanded Early Learning Readiness
programming to support young learners.
Support networks
, wraparound services, and referral assistance.
Based on your situation, you may be eligible for the following additional services:
Free or subsidized YMCA membership
and access to all facilities and programs, including robotics, dance, sports, and more for the remainder of 2025
Free childcare
options, including Before & After School, PLAY, Preschool, and expanded services for infants and toddlers at the Burbank YMCA.
Priority placement
for children in youth programs.
Free summer day camp and sleepaway camp
for children.
We understand each person's situation is different and we will evaluate eligibility and support services on a case-by-case basis, depending on your specific needs and address verification.
You can start the process today by completing the form
here
, or visit your closest
LA Y center
.
We’re stronger when we work together - we are here for you.
Sincerely,
YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles"
Additional Info/Resources from PPCC
Fire Information:
PPCC maintains a new "Fire Information" webpage, with links to fire recovery resources and past PPCC bulletins on the fire.  The page will be updated periodically.  Please visit
FIRE INFORMATION
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Recovery/Rebuilding:
PPCC has established two key committees that will collaborate on key issues, will seek community input, and may bring recommendations to the Board for action.  They are: the
NEW
Rebuild Committee (RC)
and the
Land Use Committee (LUC)
.
Both committees are hard at work and will be reporting at the next PPCC Board meeting on February 27, 2025.  Stay tuned for more information as we move along in the important recovery/rebuilding process!
Contact Numbers:
Please see the PPCC list of phone numbers for key agencies and officials involved with fire recovery:
Contact Info. - Palisades Fire Recovery
.
New from the Mayor:
Assistance for Workers and Families
.
As we embark on the rebuilding of our beloved community, the PPCC Executive Committee has sent the following Policy Statement to key government officials.
The statement reiterates long-held positions taken by PPCC on density and public safety, from 2018 forward.
PPCC Policy Statement - Density and Public Safety
REMINDER:  Next PPCC Meeting Thursday,
February 27, 2025,
6pm via Zoom.
Recovery ahead . . .
Palisades Strong!
PPCC Calendar