Altadena for Accountability

West Altadena, a historically Black and brown community, was burning and LA County refused to respond.

Reporters from the LA Times investigated the county’s fire response and alarming findings revealed that:

Despite deploying over 100 fire trucks to fight the fires in Palisades and East Altadena, only one fire truck was stationed in West Altadena.
19 people died in the Eaton Fire. 18 of those deaths happened in West Altadena after calls for help went unanswered.
Los Angeles’ Sheriff’s Department (LASD) would not respond or cooperate with the fire response data request from the LA Times.

Black Altadena families paid the fatal cost of the LA Sheriff's Department’s negligence in issuing evacuation notices. Moreover, residents of West Altadena are also discouraged from filing lawsuits against LA county and pursuing legal options that could provide justice.

We need California Attorney General Rob Bonta to stand on the right side of justice and establish lines of accountability and transparency between county officials and our community!

Tell california attorney general rob bonta to:

Launch an immediate and comprehensive investigation into the Eaton Fire emergency response efforts including:
- Any possible negligence, civil rights violations, or unlawful conduct by the county that may have contributed to how much was destroyed, including the deaths of 19 people.
- Discriminatory deployment or application of county services and policies, and liability related to the destruction of the natural environment and related health impacts.
Subpoena the LASD to publicly release their fire response data.

Join the fight for accountability & Transparency

ALTADENA RESIDENTS — If you or your loved ones were impacted by the Eaton Fire, take 5 minutes to SHARE YOUR STORY DIRECTLY WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL. *This action is for directly impacted Altadena residents only. If you're an ally or advocate, see below for ways to support.

- All you have to do is call 213-592-2890 and leave a voicemail or email a voice recording to foraltadena@gmail.com.
- Share your story. Key information to share includes:
  - What's your ethnicity?
  - What's your address (or do you live east or west of Lake Ave.)?
  - Did you recieve an evacuation notice, warning, or order?
    - - If not, how did you know when to leave?
  - Did you request help from LAFD or LASD?
    - - If so, how did they respond to you?
  - Did you file a lawsuit against LA County?
    - - If not, why did you decide not to?
  - Do you think the LAFD and LASD fire response in West Altadena was sufficient?
    - - If not, why?
  - Do you think the McChrystal Group report was sufficient?
    - - If so, why? If not, where did it fall short?

*By leaving a voicemail or emailing a voice recording, you agree that it can be leveraged for the purpose of advocating for a county investigation.

ALLIES & ADVOCATES — Here's what you can do now:

EMAIL ATTORNEY GENERAL ROB BONTA at rob.bonta@doj.ca.gov to DEMAND an immediate and comprehensive investigation into the Eaton Fire emergency response efforts.
- SAMPLE EMAIL COPY HERE: Take Action Now! | West Altadena Demands Transparency & Accountability

Altadena for Accountability

Altadena for Accountability is a collective of fire-impacted community members, organizers, activists, and advocates from Altadena.

Centering disproportionately impacted Black and Brown Altadenans, Altadena for Accountability is committed to fighting for Los Angeles County officials to be held accountable for any possible negligence, civil rights violations, or unlawful conduct during the Eaton Fire

that may have contributed to the destruction of our beloved town, including the deaths of more than 19 of our neighbors.

Connect with us at foraltadena@gmail.com for general or media inquiries.